Interview With Fired Vancouver Director Of Planning 1

Interview With Fired Vancouver Director Of Planning

For a guy whose name has lately been splashed all over the local media after being fired from his role as planning director of the city of Vancouver, Brent Toderian is eager to talk up his city. We met to talk and tour the city about a week after the news became official that Toderian’s contract had been ended “without cause,” a high profile change in city administration that has left some urbanist-types worried about the city’s future (and some developers in a state of relief or even celebration) ... »»»

Vancouver Director Of Planning Exits City Hall

Vancouver Director Of Planning Exits City Hall

The City of Vancouver issued a news release on January 31 stating: “Today, City Council endorsed and confirmed that Brent Toderian will be moving on from the position of Director of Planning at the City of Vancouver.” An international search will be conducted for a new director, according to the release. Murphy already has one suggestion for the chosen successor. “First of all, I think we need to look at what the existing zone capacity of the city is." ... »»»