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Housing

A new Olympic Village? Some industrial sites could be opened up to new development

Sites considered exceptional could be transformed into neighbourhoods like Olympic Village and Yaletown

Housing

West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Public Safety

Lookout readers have their say on cycling in Vancouver

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Restaurant Review

Folietta is an Italian love letter to neighbourhood dining

The new Italian restaurant is making a case that you don't need to go downtown for great food

Vancouver's arts scene is at a breaking point

Organizations are being forced to make tough choices, while ABC councillors override the city's arts and culture committee

City council

Reductions in sunlight policy would only translate to minor housing gains, report

The report from city staff looked at whether reduce access to sunlight hours for new buildings would increase the number of homes buuilt

Environment

How human-made nests are helping eagles in Vancouver

With threats like the heat dome and bird flus, human-made nests are one way to help preserve the local eagle population

East Vancouver

A youth literacy group in East Van uses flexibility and fun to engage underserved kids

The organization is making a big impact on a small budget

Ken Sim

Kitsilano pool reservation system staying put for now

And Lookout readers share their opinion on the Kitsilano booking system