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Dreams, Designs and Development from page 1 Issues relating to land--who has it, who wants it, and how it's developed have always been central to the municipality. Joseph Leyland's introduction of zoning when he became councillor in 1926 prevented the uncoordinated proliferation of service stations, fast food outlets, and motels that have cluttered the thoroughfares of many BC towns. He managed the municipality's transition from an amalgam of loosely connected villages to a unified but diverse community. For these and other achievements during his decade as reeve from 1930 to 1940 he was named West Vancouver's man of the half century. We are fortunate to have received much information from his grandchildren which has helped complete a picture of this man's human dimensions. When British Properties bought 4,000 acres of the Upper Lands in 1931, another major player began to shape West Vancouver. Much of the architecture has been ground-breaking (literally), as talented architects have made imaginative use of spectacular settings to create some magnificent homes. The proposed Cypress Village is now continuing a move beyond the concept of the Properties as a solely residential space to a community which includes the commercial, recreational, and educational infrastructure a complete community needs. At the other end of West Vancouver the Squamish are fashioning their own future. While not politically a part of West Vancouver, their histories are intertwined. After many decades of marginalization they have now resumed control of their own destiny, with ambitious plans that will enhance their political and economic independence, but may also rub up against West Vancouver's vision. The municipality continues to evolve. Many new arrivals are preventing it from stagnating, although this has introduced many new challenges, as the newcomers' adjustment to the community must be matched by the adjustment of the community. Each grain of salt changes the flavour of the stew. This book follows on from the previous centennial history of West Vancouver, From Cottages to Community. The current book digs deeper into the struggles and various issues that have shaped West Vancouver. It's under the auspices of the West Vancouver Historical Society, with the team assembled by Jim Carter A 1934 photo of West Vancouver from the Capilano River to just beyond 17th Street. Note 14th and 17th piers, the width of the Capilano. Development stops about Matters. 0362.WVA.RAH page 4