Homegrown on the North Shore.

Here’s What I’m Building Here.

Hi, I’m Krishna.

I’m homegrown on the North Shore, and I’ve seen the City of North Vancouver evolve over the years. Like a lot of people who live here, I feel proud of what this place is today. And I’m genuinely interested in what it can become next.

As the city grows, decisions shape how we live day to day. Housing options. Street safety. Access to parks and recreation. The feel of our neighbourhoods. Whether it’s easy to get around, or hard. Whether families, seniors, and working people can stay, or get priced out. These aren’t abstract topics. They show up in everyday life.

Why I’m getting more involved

That interest has pulled me closer to the process of how decisions are made.

I currently serve as Chair of the City of North Vancouver Advisory Planning Commission. The Commission advises Council on large-scale proposals that shape housing, transportation, public space, and neighbourhoods. It’s a front-row seat to the kinds of tradeoffs that matter. Not just what changes, but how it changes, how clearly it’s explained, and how much the community feels heard along the way.

That work has also reinforced something simple. A healthy city needs more participation, not less. People don’t need to agree on everything. But they deserve clear information, fair opportunities to engage, and a sense that their voice matters.

What I’ll focus on

I’m trying to keep my focus simple and practical.

• Amplifying community voices

• Grounding decisions in data and context

• Supporting thoughtful, long-term growth

Good cities are built intentionally. Not through perfection, but through steady choices, honest tradeoffs, and accountability over time.

In the outdoors

Outside of city work, you’ll usually find me trail running, hiking, and spending time in our parks, local restaurants, and community events. This place isn’t abstract to me. It’s home.

What you’ll find here

This blog will be a place to share clear, plain-language context on current and proposed city initiatives, highlight community events, and point to ways to learn more, engage, and provide feedback. My goal is not to tell people what to think. It’s to make it easier to understand what’s happening, why it matters, and where you can plug in.

If you’re reading this, I’d love to hear from you.