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 Part 3 - entitled "Why its so hard to build on Tranquille" is a series of case studies that show how with the current paradigm of City regulation, building or renovation of buildings is financially impossible - thus despite all the great things happening on big lots by big developers, the small buildings largely remain boarded up and empty lots remain empty. First I want to highlight what our Neighbourhood Plans have been asking for. In all, The North Shore has had 3 Planning Documents that specifically address the concerns and aspirations of the neighbourhood: The McDonald Park Plan (2004) The North Shore Neighbourhood Plan (2008) The Draft North Shore Neighbourhood Plan (2021) The North Shore is also addressed specifically in other plans, like KAMPLAN - the Official Community Plan for the whole city, the Sustainable Kamloops Plans, Transportation Master Plans and others. All of these documents see thousands of hours from City Planners, hundreds of engagement sessions, with

AKA why supporting intensive infill helps affordability and actually combats gentrification. A couple months ago I wrote and article about ' why your old neighbourhood doesn't get nice new things like the suburbs do '. I argue that older neighbourhoods need to endorse YIMBY policies - endorsing significant and intensive redevelopment of infill sites is in the best interest of citizens. New development is what finances public upgrades and rebuilding of sidewalks, and tree lined streets, and things like that. I want to dive a little bit into how promoting new development in existing areas has other beneficial ramifications for society at large, not just making your own street nicer and getting older homes in disrepair into better shape. Infill intensification will have positive ramifications against gentrification and increasing housing affordability. In the past I have also argued why intensive, mixed-use development is necessary if you want to see more local, healthy, commu