Dear Heritage Supporter, In early 2017 the City of Vancouver sought public input on its Character Home Zoning Review in an effort to curb the close to 1000 wasteful demolitions that take place annually and the resulting decline in housing affordability. Proposals included bringing zoning changes to four neighbourhoods in the city with a high concentration of character homes. Zoning has proved very effective against demolitions in our RT zones. Despite 75% overall support for “increased flexibility in zoning to support Character Home retention” and significant support in three of the four study areas (64%, 68%, 75%), and despite the fact that this petition, which includes a request for zoning changes, was signed by more than 5,500 people, the Director of Planning removed the rezoning option from the Character Home Zoning Review. PLEASE WRITE to council and express your support for conditional RT-like zoning to help stop the demolition of our enduring, more affordable original housing stock. USE THE ATTACHED LETTER WRITING TOOL or write your own letter. (The addresses are listed in the link.) This is the LAST CHANCE to get council to take action. Your participation is greatly appreciated. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY.