Q: How are Kitsilano residents weighing new housing density against preserving character homes?
In my weekly work with Kitsilano buyers, sellers, and renters, I see this as a genuine trade-off rather than a simple pro- or anti-development debate. Residents value the neighbourhood’s character homes and established streets, while also recognizing the need for more housing—particularly rentals and family-suitable options. The conversation is especially active as new rental towers and Broadway-area zoning changes reshape expectations. Many people support added density when it is thoughtfully located, but remain concerned about infrastructure, traffic, sewer capacity, transit, and preserving Kitsilano’s identity.