John D’Eathe
John D’Eathe is a seasoned developer and author with extensive experience in urban land economics, spanning several decades in both East Asia and Canada. He has played a significant role in urban planning dialogues, notably serving on the 2012 Mayor’s Task Force for Affordable Housing and teaching at the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. Recently, D’Eathe has become an outspoken critic of zoning policies that lead to increased speculation and reduced affordability in housing markets. He advocates for a more equitable approach to urban development that prioritizes inclusive housing solutions over profit-driven models.
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John D’Eathe became close, lifelong friends with Stanley Kwok and worked with him on various development projects.
Urban planner Stanley Kwok combined high density and livability in Expo 86 redevelopment
Canada· 2025-12-21
John D’Eathe is a developer and author who has been critical of zoning that results in increased speculation and lack of affordability.
High-rise towers not the answer to the housing affordability crisis in Vancouver, critics sayCanada· 2025-03-21
