Richmond considers massive new development for city centre

News1130

“All told, under construction or in the process we’ve got some $4 billion, that’s billion with a ‘b’, dollars worth of development,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Amongst the largest projects is a proposed entertainment and business centre on Duck Island …

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Metro Vancouver transit expansion projects postponed

Vancouver Sun

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said that while TransLink could go ahead with an area-benefit tax, it would be controversial and not straightforward. “While it’s possible and it’s on the list as a specific funding option, I’ve never known it to be viable …

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Plans will transform city

The Province

By Andy Ivens, The Province April 18, 2012 Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie unveiled $4 billion in development projects Tuesday that will add density to the city centre and transform the northwest waterfront into a destination for international travellers …

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70 acres of shopping proposed for Richmond

Vancouver Sun

… cent within the next 30 years as an almost unprecedented wave of developments are slated for the city, including an enormous 28-hectare (70-acre) destination shopping centre adjacent to the River Rock Casino, Mayor Malcolm Brodie announced Tuesday.

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Richmond to be transformed by wave of developments, says mayor

Vancouver Sun

Richmond’s population is expected to increase 40 per cent within the next 30 years as an almost unprecedented wave of developments are slated for the city, including an enormous 28-hectare destination shopping centre adjacent to the River Rock Casino, Mayor Malcolm Brodie announced Tuesday.

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Richmond council demands public hearing for pipeline

Richmond Review

Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the port stands to benefit by offering a favourable ruling, since the proponent needs port land to build a tank farm for jet fuel. “If nothing else it gives you that conflict. It’s in your financial interest to say this is a good idea,” Brodie told port officials. “If you’re financially involved in a decision, that gives you a conflict and you have to get away from it. You cannot be a decision-maker in that kind of situation.”

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