Richmond, port argue over future use for ALR land

The City of Richmond’s bid to stop Port Metro Vancouver from buying more Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) property for redevelopment will further erode the region’s ability to expand its industrial space, say local commercial real estate brokers. Last Friday, the Union of B.C. Municipalities approved a motion at its annual convention brought forth by Richmond asking for support to call for federal regulatory changes to block the port from buying ALR land.