Tag: Municipal Governance
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Boundary Tree Raises Legal Question for Fort Street Development
Victoria City Council had endorsed a six-storey mixed-use development at 1905–1907 Fort Street and 1923–1929 Davie Street, subject to conditions. The proposal, REZ00859 / DPV00248, includes 75 purpose-built rental units and ground-floor commercial space. At…
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Would the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights Improve Municipal Urban Forest Governance?
On July 20, 2026, Saanich Councillor Nathalie Chambers brought forward a motion asking Council to consider the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights as a framework for informing the District’s Tree Protection Bylaw, Urban Forest Strategy and broader municipal planning. The…