In Progress
Review shadow and view-cone policies
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Optimize density permissions along transit lines, with a focus on
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Allow automatic renewals for standard business permits with zero historical compliance infractions.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Delegate minor variance sign-offs directly to senior planning staff
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Modernize the digital permit tracking system to allow real-time client status reviews.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Protect renters with robust tenant relocation policies during redevelopment cycles.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Maintain the Empty Homes Tax while introducing exclusions for legitimate renovations.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Lobby senior governments to eliminate GST/PST on purpose-built rental construction.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Launch a youth housing pilot project
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Unknown
Double the total number of co-operative housing units in Vancouver
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Increase city social and supportive housing investments annually in line with CPI.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Overhaul the missing middle housing strategy
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Pre-approve five standard laneway home architectural blueprints
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Establish a predictable, fixed citywide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) formula.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Unknown
Implement the 3x3x3x1 permit system (3 days renos, 3 weeks
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Provide regular, transparent crime statistics updates directly to neighborhood associations.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Launch a public safety mobile app for direct non-emergency hazard reporting.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Expand CCTV camera networks at major transit hubs and intersections.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Install additional high-intensity street lighting in high-crime corridors.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Form a dedicated task force to address anti-Asian, anti-Semitic, and
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Support Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence safe drug supply initiatives.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Increase city investments in local community policing centres.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Expand standard graffiti abatement and neighborhood clean-up squads.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Re-establish the VPD School Liaison Officer (SLO) program.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
In Progress
Hold provincial ministries accountable for street disorder management.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Lobby the federal government for comprehensive reforms to broken bail laws.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Establish Task Force Barrage to target violent crime and repeat
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Fully fund Vancouver Fire Rescue Services equipment and staffing rosters.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Kept
Fully fund Vancouver Police Department operational asset requirements.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
Unknown
Establish a free, low-barrier, 24-hour recovery centre for addiction treatment.
Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver
Promised Oct 15, 2022
