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In this episode, UBC's Associate Vice-President, Campus and Community Planning, Michael White, joins Carol and Jeevan to break down the SkyTrain to UBC project—the planned Millennium Line extension to UBC. Michael explains why the Broadway Subway Project is insufficient, how the Arbutus station will already be over capacity on day one, and why completing the line to UBC is the only real solution. He outlines the project's sweeping benefits: thousands of new housing units, major greenhouse gas reductions, and billions in economic opportunity. He also shares what it takes to align governments, nations, and communities around a shared vision—and why your voice matters.Links for this episodeTranscriptSkyTrain to UBC websiteLearn more about the UBCx planAbout Michael WhiteMario Canseco: Three in four Metro Vancouverites want SkyTrain extended to UBC, poll findsOpinion: UBC SkyTrain must be Metro Vancouver's next public transit priorityContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast Company (00:00) - Introduction (01:39) - Meet Michael White (02:02) - What is UBCx, why is it needed, and it's potential benefits (06:50) - Current project status & stakeholder groups (11:12) - The economic case for UBCx (12:33) - Addressing concerns (14:28) - The importance of effective up-front engagement (16:39) - Making planning personal (18:14) - What urban planners really do (19:40) - Work-life sustainability (20:44) - A listener call-to-action (22:05) - Conclusion

The city of Vancouver has launched a new Rental Registration System aimed at improving transparency, tracking rental housing stock, and supporting healthy housing conditions, with more than 800 units already registered and fees waived through March before a $30 per-unit fee begins April 1. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-launches-rental-registration-with-waived-fees-through-march/ #VancouverWA #RentalHousing #HousingPolicy #TenantProtections #CityOfVancouver #LocalGovernment

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Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services has created the Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award to honor the legacy of longtime city recreation leader Dave Miletich, naming youth basketball coach Karon Lewis as the first recipient for the 2024–2025 season for his impact on young athletes and community spirit. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/city-of-vancouver-honors-first-recipient-of-new-dave-miletich-volunteer-coach-of-the-year-award/ #VancouverWA #YouthSports #VolunteerCoaches

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The City of Vancouver kicks off the eleventh annual Korey's Joy Drive to honor Korey Cochran, a city employee who passed away from brain cancer in 2017. Community members can donate toys, coats, and other winter items through Dec. 10 at various Vancouver drop-off sites supporting local nonprofits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-launches-eleventh-annual-koreys-joy-drive/ #VancouverWA #KoreysJoyDrive #CityOfVancouver #CommunityGiving #HolidayDonations #ClarkCountyWA #LocalCharities #Nonprofits #GivingBack #HolidaySeason

Vancouver joins a growing wave of Canadian governments mandating full-time office returns as debates over remote work's productivity and satisfaction continue.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/city-of-vancouver-orders-1400-employees-back-amid-return-to-office   PODCAST INFO:

The city of Vancouver is launching a new Revolving Loan Fund to expand access to capital for small businesses unable to secure traditional financing. With $1.2 million from ARPA and a focus on underserved communities, the city seeks a nonprofit CDFI partner to administer and grow the fund. Proposals are due Dec. 10. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-partner-to-launch-and-administer-new-revolving-loan-fund/ #Vancouver #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness #CDFI #ARPA #FourthPlain #Entrepreneurship #Funding #BusinessFinance #Washington

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance introduces a new series on Vancouver's city races, sharing what candidates view as the biggest issues facing residents. From public safety and housing to leadership and homelessness, candidates offer perspectives ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-biggest-issue-facing-the-city-of-vancouver/ #Opinion #Vancouver #Election #CityCouncil #Mayor #PublicSafety #Homelessness #Housing #ClarkCounty #GeneralElection

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Vancouver City Council approved a $9.38 million contract with Tapani Inc. to build the Bridge Shelter, a 120-bed facility providing safe, low-barrier housing and on-site supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. The project involves partnerships with Do Good Multnomah and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-selects-contractor-for-bridge-shelter/ #VancouverWA #BridgeShelter #Homelessness #CityOfVancouver #DoGoodMultnomah #TapaniInc #CowlitzIndianTribe #SupportiveHousing #ClarkCounty #PublicFunding

La Center resident Kimberlee Goheen Elbon shares her letter to the editor, urging Vancouver-area residents to demand transparency about the city's annexation plan and its connection to a $42 million deficit. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-call-the-city-of-vancouver-and-try-to-get-an-answer-as-to-when-the-next-annexation-agenda-will-be/ #Opinion #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Annexation #CityCouncil #LetterToTheEditor #HazelDell #SalmonCreek #Minnehaha

Vancouver will celebrate Aug. 28 as the first block of the Main Street Promise project reopens. A block party with music, refreshments, and remarks from Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and other leaders will highlight infrastructure upgrades and downtown revitalization. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-reaches-milestone-in-construction-on-main-street/ #VancouverWA #MainStreetPromise #DowntownVancouver #AnneMcEnernyOgle #EconomicGrowth #CommunityEvent #Infrastructure

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Anna Miller examines the push for Vancouver's annexation, outlining potential tax benefits, zoning control, grant opportunities, and political influence. While supporters see strategic growth, she remains wary and prefers Clark County Council oversight. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-ill-take-my-chances-with-the-clark-county-council-over-the-city-of-vancouver/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Annexation #VancouverWA #AnnaMiller #ClarkCountyCouncil #CityExpansion #ZoningControl #GrantFunding

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi criticizes the city's handling of homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek, citing environmental and public health concerns related to ongoing pollution of Vancouver Lake. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-of-vancouvers-approach-to-homeless-camps-along-burnt-bridge-creek-is-a-revolving-door-of-eviction-and-relocation/ #PeterBracchi #VancouverLake #BurntBridgeCreek #PFAS #HomelessCamps #StormWater #LakeVancesspool #EnvironmentalImpact #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCountyOpinion

Vancouver is looking for volunteers to serve on its Building and Fire Code Commission.Learn about eligibility, term dates, and how to apply.Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-building-and-fire-code-commission/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #buildingcodes #firecodes #volunteeropportunity #VancouverWA #constructionindustry #civicengagement

The city of Vancouver is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on its Urban Forestry Commission. Learn how to apply, what the commission does, and what's expected of new members. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-urban-forestry-commission-2/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #UrbanForestry #heritagetrees #civicengagement #volunteerVancouver #ArborDay #citycommissions #environmentalstewardship

In a letter to the editor, Vancouver resident Debra Kalz responds to the mayor's State of the City, raising concerns over city debt, ICE non-cooperation, and high-cost housing. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/debra-kalzletter-it-was-a-love-fest-for-the-city-of-vancouver-without-a-true-global-perspective-on-the-real-issues-addresseddebra-kalz/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #StateoftheCityVancouver #affordablehousing #VancouverMayor #homelessness #tinyhomes #VancouverWA

Welcome to The Vancouver Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the forces shaping the future of Vancouver's real estate market with Josh White, the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability for the City of Vancouver. Josh brings a wealth of experience from his time as Director of City and Regional Planning and Co-Chief Planner at the City of Calgary, and now leads Vancouver's planning efforts at a time when housing supply, affordability, and urban development are more critical than ever. We discuss the lessons he's learned from his time in Calgary and brought to Vancouver, and how the city is tackling some of its biggest affordability challenges. We dig into the complexities of Vancouver's permitting process, why timelines under the City's ambitious 3-3-3-1 Plan have been difficult to meet, and whether hiring more staff is really the solution. Josh sheds light on the city's plan to streamline over 1,800 pages of policy documents into just 100 pages and what that will mean for builders and homeowners. We also explore upcoming system changes that could cut permit times in half by allowing Development Permits and Building Permits to be processed in parallel. Josh shares his take on Bill 47 and how transit-oriented development is shaping the future. We tackle the long and often frustrating process developers face to rezone and build towers, why Vancouver's city fees are among the highest in Canada, and how Development Cost Levies impact affordability and cash flow. We ask where these funds are being spent, whether there's accountability in how they're used, and discuss the city's evolving stance on banning natural gas in new homes. Josh also weighs in on Bob Rennie's recent proposal to allow foreign buyers to participate in pre-sales with long-term rental commitments, and we talk about changes to REDMA that give developers more breathing room in today's challenging market. Lastly, Josh shares his vision for housing in Vancouver, how builders can help streamline processes at City Hall, the conversations happening around affordability, and how sustainability is built into every decision the city makes for the future. This is an in-depth conversation you won't want to miss if you care about the future of housing in Vancouver.Josh White joined the City of Vancouver in May of 2024, coming from Calgary where most recently he was Director, City and Regional Planning and Co-Chief Planner at the City of Calgary. There, he stewarded the adoption of a new housing strategy in collaboration with partners and led the creation of a simpler and more effective planning policy and regulation. During a period of extraordinary population growth for the city, Josh also oversaw strategic growth, growth funding and financing, and infrastructure planning for the municipality. In his tenure at the City of Calgary, he also initiated and led the significant transformation of the development approvals system, which resulted in improved planning outcomes,benchmarked as among the most efficient in Canada.He holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning from Queen's University, and began his career in the private sector, serving a variety of private and public sector clients as a consultant with Urban Strategies in Toronto. Josh's private sector experience also includes leading planning and approvals for Alpine Park, a progressive n _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

The City of Vancouver is looking for volunteers to join its Aviation Advisory Committee, which oversees Pearson Field Airport and aviation-related policies. Applications are due April 4, 2025. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-aviation-advisory-committee-3/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #aviation #PearsonField #airportmanagement #Vancouver #volunteer

Seg 1: The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) alongside three individual plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the City of Vancouver to challenge the city's daytime ban on outdoor sheltering. This ban is cruel, dehumanizing, and deadly. It violates sections 7, 12, and 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Seg 2: Why does London Drugs want to move out of the DTES? The answer is quite simple: Crime is hurting business. Seg 3: The release of DeepSeek-R1 has raised alarms in the U.S., triggering concerns and a stock market sell-off in tech stocks.  Seg 4: Metro-Vancouver politicians are supplementing their base salaries to an extreme extent! The worst part? It's on the TAXPAYERS' dime! Seg 5: According to Mike Hurley, Metro Vancouver is facing rising costs while planning its 2026 budget, with a focus on reducing costs for ratepayers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi shares his concerns about the city's handling of homelessness, raising issues related to public safety, sanitation, and the strain on emergency services. He questions the lack of enforcement of city codes and the broader impact on the community. Read his full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-why-has-our-mayor-let-this-happen-to-the-city-of-vancouver #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #homelessness #urbansafety #sanitation #publichealth #environmentalprotection #stormwaterpollution #crimerisks #emergencyservices #economicimpact #urbanplanning #socialservices #mentalhealth #substanceabuse #pedestriansafety #cityinfrastructure #VancouverCityCouncil #mayoraccountability

Vancouver is allocating $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants to support low-income housing, rental assistance, and homelessness services in 2025. Applications open January 27, with quarterly reviews for timely funding distribution. Learn how these funds will be used to support the community. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-to-distribute-9-5-million-in-affordable-housing-fund-grants-in-2025 #Vancouver #affordablehousing #AffordableHousingFund #AHFgrants #housingassistance #rentalassistance #homeownership #homelessnessservices #AMI #housingprojects #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews

Learn how you can make an impact on Vancouver's parking policies by joining the city's Parking Advisory Committee. Apply now to help shape the future of parking in the downtown core. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-parking-advisory-committee-2 on ClarkCountyToday.com. #Vancouver #ParkingPolicy #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Explore how you can contribute to Vancouver's governance by joining the Salary Review Commission! Learn more and apply now. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-salary-review-commission on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #SalaryReview #PublicService #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Discover how you can help shape Vancouver's cultural and heritage future! Learn about opportunities to join the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-culture-arts-and-heritage-commission on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Vancouver #ArtsAndCulture #VolunteerOpportunities #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

The city of Vancouver seeks applicants for the Vancouver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Learn how you can play a role in shaping housing policies in Clark County. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-vancouver-housing-authority-board for more details. #VancouverHousingAuthority #AffordableHousing #HousingAssistance #LocalNews

Peter Bracchi's letter criticizes Vancouver's environmental code enforcement, focusing on issues affecting Burnt Bridge Creek and public safety. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-city-of-vancouver-does-not-enforce-city-codes-for-environmental-protection-and-human-safety on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #EnvironmentalProtection #CriticalAreas #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Vancouver opens winter shelters to provide safe spaces for vulnerable residents, prioritizing families and individuals with critical needs. Learn how you can help at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-preparing-to-open-emergency-winter-and-severe-weather-shelters on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #winterShelters #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #SafeStayCommunities

The City of Vancouver extends its deadline to apply for key advisory boards. Don't miss your chance to shape Vancouver's future. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-extends-application-deadline-for-two-boards-and-commissions on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #cityofVancouver #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Vancouver's Downtown Access, Mobility, and Parking Plan draft is now live, proposing new ways to enhance accessibility and manage parking in the downtown area. Learn about the city's vision for a vibrant, walkable downtown. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-posts-draft-recommendations-for-the-downtown-access-mobility-and-parking-plan-focusing-on-people on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Vancouver #DowntownAccess #MobilityPlan #parking #bikeparking #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

Celebrate the spirit of giving this holiday season with Vancouver's 10th annual Korey's Joy Drive. Discover how you can help by donating toys and winter clothing for families in need. Visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-launches-10th-annual-koreys-joy-drive on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #KoreysJoyDrive #CityOfVancouver #HolidayDonations #WashingtonState

The city of Vancouver is seeking volunteers for advisory boards, with applications due by November 22. This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to engage in local governance and help shape the future of Vancouver. For more details, visit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-fill-multiple-boards-and-commissions-positions-2 #Vancouver #VolunteerPositions #AdvisoryBoards #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

The City of Vancouver is accepting applications for its 2025 affordable housing and community development grants. Nonprofit and public organizations can apply for a portion of the $8 million in federal funding to support various housing projects. Find out more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-accepting-applications-for-up-to-1-8-million-in-affordable-housing-community-development-grants/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Vancouver #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

The City of Vancouver is partnering with local agencies to offer free, personalized business advising for local entrepreneurs this fall. These one-hour sessions provide confidential business advice from certified advisors to support small businesses in Vancouver. Find out how to book your session and what to expect. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/city-of-vancouver-offers-free-business-advising/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #freebusinessadvising #VancouverBusinessOwners #AspiringEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessAdvice #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessResources #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

The city of Vancouver is inviting residents to apply for volunteer positions on various advisory boards and commissions by November 1. These roles provide a unique opportunity to contribute to local governance and community development. Learn more about how you can get involved and the importance of civic engagement by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-fill-multiple-boards-and-commissions-positions/. #Vancouver #volunteer #communitynews #localgovernment #publicservice #localadvisoryboards #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

The city of Vancouver is inviting residents to apply for volunteer positions on various advisory boards and commissions by November 1. These roles provide a unique opportunity to contribute to local governance and community development. Learn more about how you can get involved and the importance of civic engagement by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-volunteers-to-fill-multiple-boards-and-commissions-positions #Vancouver #volunteer #communitynews #localgovernment #publicservice #localadvisoryboards #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

The city of Vancouver is calling for volunteers to join its Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), which advises on essential parks and recreation matters. Learn how you can apply by September 13! Visit https://tinyurl.com/y5e78b9x for the full story. #Vancouver #Washington #ParksAndRecreation #PRAC #VancouverCityCouncil #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #LocalNews

The city of Vancouver is seeking a volunteer for the Aviation Advisory Committee. This committee advises on the operations of Pearson Field Airport and other aviation-related issues. Learn more and apply by visiting https://tinyurl.com/2azubpzm on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #aviationadvisorycommittee #PearsonFieldAirport #Vancouver #volunteerposition #airportmanagement #aeronauticalactivities #FederalAviationAdministration #VancouverWA

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Craig Edwards of the City of Vancouver.https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

The conservative majority of the United States Supreme Court ruled Friday that laws regulating camping on public property do not violate the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-issues-statement-on-the-ruling-by-the-u-s-supreme-court-in-grants-pass-v-johnson/ #CityOfVancouver #UnitedStatesSupremeCourt #GrantsPassVJohnsonRuling #Homelessness #LawsRegulatingCampingOnPublicProperty #USConstitutionBanOnCruelAndUnusualPunishment #EmergencyDeclarationOnHomelessness #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The city of Vancouver's Community and Neighborhood Grants Program has awarded an additional $15,000 to support 28 local community groups. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-awards-an-additional-15000-to-28-community-groups/ #CityOfVancouver #CommunityAndNeighborhoodGrantsProgram #GrantsAwarded #LocalCommunityGroups #MicrograntsAvailable #CommunityResourceEvents #NeighborhoodGatherings #CulturalCelebrations #BackToSchoolEvents #FoodAccessPrograms #EnvironmentalStewardshipProjects #NativePlantGiveaways #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill three mid-term positions on the Salary Review Commission. Applications must be submitted on or before June 7. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-vancouver-seeks-applicants-to-fill-vacancies-on-the-salary-review-commission/ #CityOfVancouver #SeekingApplicants #MidTermPositions #SalaryReviewCommission #SevenMemberVolunteerCommission #SalaryReviews #Mayor #CityCouncilMembers #SalaryAndCompensation #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The city recently launched a nationwide recruitment process to hire Vancouver's next city manager. https://tinyurl.com/ms5zpmny #CityofVancouver #NationwideRecruitmentProcess #VancouverNextCityManager #CityManagerEricHolmes #CommunityFeedback #CityManagerRecruitmentManager #Recruitment #SelectionStrategies #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants interested in two vacancies on its volunteer Urban Forestry Commission. https://tinyurl.com/ykddvpc4 #VancouverWa #UrbanForestProgram #SeekingApplicants #TwoVacancies #Volunteers #UrbanForestryCommission #VancouverCommunityTrees #TreeCityUSA #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Aviation Advisory Committee. Applications must be submitted by April 12. https://tinyurl.com/yc2dn84z #VancouverWa #VancouverCityCouncil #Vacancies #AviationAdvisoryCommittee #Volunteers #PearsonFieldAirport #AirportManagement #Legal #Marketing #Finance #FederalAviationAdministrationKnowledge #RealEstate #Business #Engineering #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Vancouver has between 250 to 400 units available to rent for short stays through Airbnb, VRBO and other sites, according to data collected by city officials. Most of them, however, are operating illegally because of zoning restrictions on short-term rentals, a period of stay that the city defines as less than 30 days, in residential neighborhoods. As a recent article in The Columbian reveals, Vancouver city officials are now attempting to bring short-term rentals into compliance by proposing new regulations, including a $250 operating permit which owners of the units would need to apply for. Carlos Fuentes is the city and federal reporter for The Columbian. He joins us to talk about this issue.