Peter Waldkirch
@pwaldkirch.bsky.social
Likes: Star Trek, the accordion
Hates: the housing crisis
Abundant Housing Vancouver: ahvan.org
My website: pwaldkirch.ca
Hates: the housing crisis
Abundant Housing Vancouver: ahvan.org
My website: pwaldkirch.ca
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Interesting branding idea.
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Interesting branding idea.
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Seriously guys, housing is good, actually. Desperately needed social housing doubly so.
Randy Helten said council could be "HEROES TO THE PUBLIC" by rejecting this.
love it
"Why are they throwing a parade? Did we win a war?"
"No, they outlawed housing!!!!"
love it
"Why are they throwing a parade? Did we win a war?"
"No, they outlawed housing!!!!"
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Seriously guys, housing is good, actually. Desperately needed social housing doubly so.
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A monstrous parallel for him to draw clearly. But "Patrick Condon thinks buildings have the moral standing of people" would explain a lot actually.
one of the most prominent voices in Vancouver's housing discourse
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A monstrous parallel for him to draw clearly. But "Patrick Condon thinks buildings have the moral standing of people" would explain a lot actually.
This is a critical point: what do we mean by "neighbourhood character" when we're talking about detached house areas?
Whose character? What does it mean when in the context of a neighbourhood so expensive most people could never hope to afford to live there?
Whose character? What does it mean when in the context of a neighbourhood so expensive most people could never hope to afford to live there?
It's interesting that "came for the neighbourhood" means, to him, tall buildings.
For most of us, the key fact about these neighbourhoods is that we are priced out of detached homes, and all that's all they have in them.
For most of us, the key fact about these neighbourhoods is that we are priced out of detached homes, and all that's all they have in them.
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is a critical point: what do we mean by "neighbourhood character" when we're talking about detached house areas?
Whose character? What does it mean when in the context of a neighbourhood so expensive most people could never hope to afford to live there?
Whose character? What does it mean when in the context of a neighbourhood so expensive most people could never hope to afford to live there?
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"we need to preserve the character of our neighborhoods, by which I mean prevent immigrants and people of modest means from buying or renting near where I live"
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/eve...
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Every NIMBY’s Speech At a Public Hearing
Friends, neighbors, it’s good to see all of you. I know you, you know me, and just seeing all of your faces at this city council meeting reminds m...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
"we need to preserve the character of our neighborhoods, by which I mean prevent immigrants and people of modest means from buying or renting near where I live"
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/eve...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/eve...
lol Colleen Hardwick is calling in to oppose the Social Housing Initiative. Calls the public hearing a farce, the chair tries to bring her in order, she keeps on talking over him,off to a great start, the chair eventually tells her to be respectful, warns he will cut off her mic if she isn't lol
a man in a suit and tie is holding a box of popcorn and saying this is going to be a disaster .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding a box of popcorn and saying this is going to be a disaster .
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November 28, 2025 at 5:18 AM
lol Colleen Hardwick is calling in to oppose the Social Housing Initiative. Calls the public hearing a farce, the chair tries to bring her in order, she keeps on talking over him,off to a great start, the chair eventually tells her to be respectful, warns he will cut off her mic if she isn't lol
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So rush hour pass ups on the Millennium Line are a thing eh?
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
So rush hour pass ups on the Millennium Line are a thing eh?
one of the most prominent voices in Vancouver's housing discourse
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
one of the most prominent voices in Vancouver's housing discourse
It's not too late to show support for Vancouver's Social Housing Initiative! The public hearing is TONIGHT so send in your comments ASAP!
It's easy--step by step instructions below. Here's what I wrote, but something simple like "I support making it easier to build social housing" is perfect!
It's easy--step by step instructions below. Here's what I wrote, but something simple like "I support making it easier to build social housing" is perfect!
November 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's not too late to show support for Vancouver's Social Housing Initiative! The public hearing is TONIGHT so send in your comments ASAP!
It's easy--step by step instructions below. Here's what I wrote, but something simple like "I support making it easier to build social housing" is perfect!
It's easy--step by step instructions below. Here's what I wrote, but something simple like "I support making it easier to build social housing" is perfect!
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Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Vancouver mayor stands by city's budget
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
RIP Udo Kier, the ending of season 1 of Riget/The Kingdom will always be seared into my brain
November 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
RIP Udo Kier, the ending of season 1 of Riget/The Kingdom will always be seared into my brain
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Vancouver’s draft budget stinks: we demand a change! 👶💩
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Vancouver’s draft budget stinks: we demand a change! 👶💩
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
Vancouver needs real bus lanes! I'm convinced that they would give temendous bang for buck for improving quality of life and getting people out of traffic.
We could learn a lot from Taipei's central bus lanes. Check them out!
youtu.be/C6NXrJxx1kg?...
We could learn a lot from Taipei's central bus lanes. Check them out!
youtu.be/C6NXrJxx1kg?...
Check out Taipei's center bus lanes--Vancouver could learn a lot from them!
YouTube video by Peter Waldkirch
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November 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Vancouver needs real bus lanes! I'm convinced that they would give temendous bang for buck for improving quality of life and getting people out of traffic.
We could learn a lot from Taipei's central bus lanes. Check them out!
youtu.be/C6NXrJxx1kg?...
We could learn a lot from Taipei's central bus lanes. Check them out!
youtu.be/C6NXrJxx1kg?...
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BiV asks: Could apartment buildings come to Shaughnessy?
At twice the size of the West End, Shaughnessy is missing 100,000 people!
At twice the size of the West End, Shaughnessy is missing 100,000 people!
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
BiV asks: Could apartment buildings come to Shaughnessy?
At twice the size of the West End, Shaughnessy is missing 100,000 people!
At twice the size of the West End, Shaughnessy is missing 100,000 people!
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The Mayor isn’t here to hear speakers - the meeting is being chaired by Acting Mayor Zhou.
Vancouver City Council has just resumed to continue to hear speakers on the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget. We’re up to speaker 450.
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Mayor isn’t here to hear speakers - the meeting is being chaired by Acting Mayor Zhou.
I'm really excited by this. I'm a big believer that progressives need to get back to building things. William has a track record of building affordable housing. That's the sort of leadership this city needs. Not vague empty promises, but the know how to get it done.
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I'm really excited by this. I'm a big believer that progressives need to get back to building things. William has a track record of building affordable housing. That's the sort of leadership this city needs. Not vague empty promises, but the know how to get it done.
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It is certainly interesting that the politician who frames himself as the most conservative is obsessed with regulating what people sell and where they live
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The very idea that a politician thinks they should be able to create a prescribed list of approved items for sale really highlights how unhinged local politics is.
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It is certainly interesting that the politician who frames himself as the most conservative is obsessed with regulating what people sell and where they live
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This is when he was passing the motion to audit non-profit organizations in the Downtown Eastside
why does Sim fear transparency of the city’s budget
why does Sim fear transparency of the city’s budget
Ken Sim (Feb 25 2025): “i think transparency is incredibly important. this is something that shouldnt be feared. we talk about transparency all the time. if we support transparency, I think we support it everywhere. you cant pick and choose.”
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
This is when he was passing the motion to audit non-profit organizations in the Downtown Eastside
why does Sim fear transparency of the city’s budget
why does Sim fear transparency of the city’s budget
Awww poor Ken Sim, he's the real victim in all this 😢
Speakers are getting a little hot under the collar and Mayor Ken Sim has had to caution them several times.
Harmon Moon just got cautioned for saying "Rather than taking governance seriously, you’ve already decided to go all-in with a bribe to property owners," which the mayor called defamatory.
Harmon Moon just got cautioned for saying "Rather than taking governance seriously, you’ve already decided to go all-in with a bribe to property owners," which the mayor called defamatory.
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Awww poor Ken Sim, he's the real victim in all this 😢
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“You won’t let the City buy my Bitcoin? Fine, I am taking away your changing tables”
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“You won’t let the City buy my Bitcoin? Fine, I am taking away your changing tables”
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At some point we need a national conversation about why so many Canadian mayor are so bluntly bad.
Ken Sim's austerity budget is so severe that they're going to be REMOVING EXISTING BABY CHANGING TABLES
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
Listening to Vancouver Council budget discussion in the background this morning. In response to a question from @seanorr.bsky.social about where they'll be retracting from the city just said they're planning to REMOVE baby changing tables and menstrual product dispensers to save costs. Shameful.
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At some point we need a national conversation about why so many Canadian mayor are so bluntly bad.
Ken Sim's austerity budget is so severe that they're going to be REMOVING EXISTING BABY CHANGING TABLES
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
Listening to Vancouver Council budget discussion in the background this morning. In response to a question from @seanorr.bsky.social about where they'll be retracting from the city just said they're planning to REMOVE baby changing tables and menstrual product dispensers to save costs. Shameful.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Ken Sim's austerity budget is so severe that they're going to be REMOVING EXISTING BABY CHANGING TABLES
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
Vancouver, is this really who we are?
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Incredibly short-sighted and irresponsible, and completely disconnected from the real values & priorities of Vancouverites. This move would be awful not only for Vancouver, but also for all the cities that Vancouver’s leadership has inspired over decades of North American sustainability leadership.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Incredibly short-sighted and irresponsible, and completely disconnected from the real values & priorities of Vancouverites. This move would be awful not only for Vancouver, but also for all the cities that Vancouver’s leadership has inspired over decades of North American sustainability leadership.
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"The golden age of jerks" (sound on)
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"The golden age of jerks" (sound on)
I'm in Taiwan!
As a fun little project I've been making videos about Taipei urbanism & what Vancouver can learn.
Don't use TikTok or Insta? Want to experience vicarious cringe? No problem! I'm embedding the vids at my website! Link below!
Here's a silly entry (sorry Bsky cropped it)
As a fun little project I've been making videos about Taipei urbanism & what Vancouver can learn.
Don't use TikTok or Insta? Want to experience vicarious cringe? No problem! I'm embedding the vids at my website! Link below!
Here's a silly entry (sorry Bsky cropped it)
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I'm in Taiwan!
As a fun little project I've been making videos about Taipei urbanism & what Vancouver can learn.
Don't use TikTok or Insta? Want to experience vicarious cringe? No problem! I'm embedding the vids at my website! Link below!
Here's a silly entry (sorry Bsky cropped it)
As a fun little project I've been making videos about Taipei urbanism & what Vancouver can learn.
Don't use TikTok or Insta? Want to experience vicarious cringe? No problem! I'm embedding the vids at my website! Link below!
Here's a silly entry (sorry Bsky cropped it)