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Renewables SaaS PM by day, Urbanism by night. Scot in #newwest

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They should make some more fucking ram how about that

04.03.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Probably less than all that by the time the stair calculation is correctly done, and wall thickness of course.

04.03.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

50x120 ft lot=6000sqft. Sixplex is capped at FAR 1.0 so 1/3 lot coverage for 3 floors. So 2000 sqft gross buildable.

Scissor stair 3ft wide x2x10ft rise plus 6x6=36sqft landing = 100sqft. So 1900sqft gross to live in.

Lets do 40x30ft=1200sqft 3beds one side; and 28x25ft=700sqft 1beds on the other.

04.03.2026 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Vancouver’s mayor is a gullible rube #yvrpoli #bcpoli #canpoli

03.03.2026 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sim abruptly leaves after three questions, not answering who gave him the photo or if he will post an apology on WeChat, saying saying that’s all the time he has.

A question is asked of a member of the mayors’ office, who says β€œsend us an email” and leaves.

β€œWhat a farce,” says someone.

03.03.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 12
International Women's Day Walking Tour

International Women's Day walking tour #NewWest is this Sunday
There's still room to register for those interested
cityofnewwestminster.perfectmind.com/23693/Client...

03.03.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Lanefab single lot floorplan

A Lanefab single lot floorplan

Three levels of this plan. Merge those two at the front for three x three-beds. And lose the elevator: just a walk-up.

03.03.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photograph of a heritage mansion on 2nd Avenue

Photograph of a heritage mansion on 2nd Avenue

AI slop render of a possible three level six plex on 11th Street

AI slop render of a possible three level six plex on 11th Street

I don’t see a massing difference between the proposed three storey plexes and existing Heritage mansions on 2nd Street #newwest

03.03.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Proposed zoning of 11th at 5th

Proposed zoning of 11th at 5th

Zoning map legend

Zoning map legend

The zoning is currently proposed pub-newwestcity.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

03.03.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
AI slop

AI slop

AI slop

AI slop

AI version of a Lanefab render

AI version of a Lanefab render

Photograph of 11th Street at 5th Ave

Photograph of 11th Street at 5th Ave

Six-plex ideas for #newwest.

This stack of three at the front could each be 1000sqft 3 beds.

There’s a stair behind it, and then a smaller stack of 1or2beds. See thread.

03.03.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Saudi Aramco World : Seven Wells Of Dammam

On this day in 1938 the first oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia, an event that would profoundly and permanently alter the economy and politics of the Middle East and the world.

archive.aramcoworld.com/issue/196301...

03.03.2026 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day in 1938 oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia

via @blondemoney.bsky.social

03.03.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
One question in the poll, for example, asked our sample of 1,035 adults whether they supported "an amnesty program that would grant legal status to people who entered the country illegally." The second asked about
"providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have resided in the United States for at least ten years, paid taxes, and passed a background check."

The "amnesty" question split respondents almost exactly down the middle, with 47% of U.S. adults opposed and 45% in favor. That's net R+2 (shorthand for a 2-point Republican-leaning advantage). But the "path to citizenship" frame produced a landslide β€” 76% in favor, 18% opposed, net D+58. That's a 60-point swing driven entirely by question wording.

One question in the poll, for example, asked our sample of 1,035 adults whether they supported "an amnesty program that would grant legal status to people who entered the country illegally." The second asked about "providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have resided in the United States for at least ten years, paid taxes, and passed a background check." The "amnesty" question split respondents almost exactly down the middle, with 47% of U.S. adults opposed and 45% in favor. That's net R+2 (shorthand for a 2-point Republican-leaning advantage). But the "path to citizenship" frame produced a landslide β€” 76% in favor, 18% opposed, net D+58. That's a 60-point swing driven entirely by question wording.

But these are different questions, with different details provided. Of course they get different answers?

03.03.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’ve got 1100sqft somewhere that’s a fine 3bed right?

03.03.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
3-storey AI tweak of a 4-storey Lanefab design

3-storey AI tweak of a 4-storey Lanefab design

03.03.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Painting!
β€œThe Dress Maker”
11” x 14”
Oil on Canvas

#fineart #art #Mexico #PuertoVallarta #oilpainting #ocean #seascape #dressmaker

02.03.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 594    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1
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UK launches operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

What's happening in Dubai bolsters the argument taxes should be based on people's nationality, not just their country of residence (ie the US model).

If Brits living abroad can expect to be airlifted out by virtue of being British, they should pay some tax towards that.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

02.03.2026 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 859    πŸ” 231    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 32

If their express reason for moving there was not to pay tax, then surely Britain should charge them for repatriation flights?

02.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 525    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1

Honestly the collective national level of disdain for Brits living in Dubai on all my social media platforms today really is bringing the UK together as one in a way that's hard to achieve in the modern era.

02.03.2026 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4582    πŸ” 751    πŸ’¬ 89    πŸ“Œ 54
CNN: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says
By Haley Britzky
,
Helen Regan
Helen Regan
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Eyad Kourdi
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Isaac Yee
,
Teele Rebane
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Lucas Lilieholm
Updated 13 hr ago

CNN: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says By Haley Britzky , Helen Regan Helen Regan , Eyad Kourdi , Isaac Yee , Teele Rebane , Lucas Lilieholm Updated 13 hr ago

Reuters: Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
By Reuters
March 2, 20266:23 PM CSTUpdated 13 mins ago

Reuters: Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say By Reuters March 2, 20266:23 PM CSTUpdated 13 mins ago

New York Times: U.S. military death toll rises to 6

New York Times: U.S. military death toll rises to 6

CNN: State Dept urges US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout Middle East

CNN: State Dept urges US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout Middle East

Two days into the war:

- three F-15s shot down

- U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia in flames

- six U.S. service members confirmed dead; more wounded

- State Department tells Americans to flee the entire Middle East

03.03.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5165    πŸ” 2041    πŸ’¬ 328    πŸ“Œ 280
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Any chance you can give us a three storey version of this render (front and back, so the solar panels would be same level as the deck) to fit #newwest recent near citywide six-plex proposal?

03.03.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What square footage are we working with on each of those sides of the stair? Could the larger one do a three bed?

03.03.2026 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a funny story that implies Americans give a shit when drivers kill children.

03.03.2026 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Would I like my Nanaimo bar warmed up? Would I like room for cream in my herbal tea?

Maybe the service at Waves on 6th would actually improved by Manna headsets.

03.03.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

02.03.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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General notice of cancellation in respect of certain war risks To all fixed premium assureds (including Fixed P&I, Charterers, Offshore, Yachts, Yacht Crew Liability, and Optional covers) where cover is extended to include War Risks.

Companies including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club said their war risk coverage for vessels cancellations would take effect from March 5, according to notices dated March 1 on their websites. www.skuld.com/about/-/circ...

02.03.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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"Zero means zero" (car free days)

02.03.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 38

Kids school now starts before sunrise December 2 to January 29!?!

02.03.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Winters on Alberta time, summers on California time.

02.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of children dancing with Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma in the BC Legislature's Hall of Honour

A group of children dancing with Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma in the BC Legislature's Hall of Honour

The press conference, which features a group of school children, has been paused for a dance break to Daft Punk's One More Time #bcpoli

02.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1