Arthur Erickson’s Secret Garden Tours (on till October 29/09)

June 20, 2009 — Eric

From the AIBC newsletter. This is a great event and definitely a worthy cause.

The creative spirit of Arthur Erickson still resides in the unique, tranquil and secret garden behind a cedar fence on the Point Grey property where the world-renowned architect resided for more that half a century.
The beautiful yet informal garden conveys Japanese and West Coast design influences with a large reflecting pond, typical of Erickson’s work.
The Arthur Erickson House and Garden Foundation, a charitable non-profit society incorporated in 1993 to acquire the Erickson house and garden, is working with the City of Vancouver to acquire heritage designation and restoration, thereby protecting the property as a place of education and inspiration for future generations.
To support this effort, the foundation is opening the garden for guided public tours at set times until October 29. Admission is $10, and advanced notice is required. For further information and tour reservations, please call (604) 738-4195 or e-mail aegarden@telus.net.
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Update: Vancouver Laneway Housing

June 20, 2009 — Eric
Changes to allow Laneway Housing in RS-1 and RS-5 zoned single family areas are currently being proposed for the City of Vancouver. The report outlining the proposed changes, which will be presented to Vancouver City Council in mid-June, is now available online (click here) . A July 21 public hearing is anticipated, at which time council will hear public feedback before making a decision on the proposed changes. Prior to that, there will be two information open houses offering a preview of the laneway housing proposal:
  • Wednesday, June 24,  4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street (at Grandview Highway)
  • Thursday, June 25,  4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street (at West 30th Avenue)
For more information on the laneway housing proposal, visit the EcoDensity website at http://www.vancouver-ecodensity.ca/

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