Growth that Works for Residents
As the city grows, community benefit should be the main consideration. With every decision, we should be asking whether we are making life better for existing residents.
New zoning and new housing should meet identified community needs and be matched by roads, schools, parks, medical space, childcare and other services. Towers should be around SkyTrain stations, while other neighbourhoods can add housing in ways that make gradual changes to their density and character.
My Priorities:
Put residents first
Development decisions should be made with the needs of residents as the only priority. The demands of other levels of government and special interests should not be the main consideration.
Build complete communities
Major development should contribute to the community by providing space for services that residents need, including medical clinics, childcare, parks, and affordable housing.
Put density in the right places
Higher-density development makes the most sense where it is well-served by rapid transit, particularly around SkyTrain stations, while protecting neighbourhoods that are already delivering affordable housing and community.
Listen before making major changes
Residents deserve meaningful opportunities to shape significant redevelopment proposals before important decisions are made.
Link growth with schools and infrastructure
Population growth should be coordinated with provincial planning for schools and other essential public infrastructure so that services keep pace with new development.
Transportation planning must come before development
If the transportation network cannot support the proposed density, it should not be approved.
Demand accountability
I will advocate for greater accountability and cost control from Metro Vancouver and support responsible financial management throughout local government.
Protect neighbours during construction
Construction is part of a growing city, but residents living nearby deserve strong enforcement of bylaws related to noise, traffic, dust, safety, and other impacts.
Have your say
Growth affects every neighbourhood differently, and I want to hear directly from Coquitlam residents.
Please take a minute to complete the short survey below. Your feedback will help shape both my campaign and the priorities I bring to City Hall.