The top Metro civic affairs story of 2012?

As I reflect on the top civic affairs stories of 2012, in advance of today's CKNW Bill Good show, I think that the quest for affordable housing is near the top of my list...and not just because it was the topic of last year's Holiday Greeting Card!  

Here are the twelve ideas I offered for the twelve days of Christmas, many of which are now starting to be realized...including Fee-Simple rowhouses, which was made easier as a result of a May legislative change, reduced parking standards that are now being contemplated in many municipalities, laneway housing or coachhouses that are being studied in more municipalities, including West Vancouver, and more development on parking lots.

I hope you enjoy reviewing the list...