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

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

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

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.

Jake McGrail
Jake McGrail
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How Vancouver fits in BC’s new cabinet

How Vancouver fits in BC’s new cabinet

Former OneCity councillor Christine Boyle will take over housing. Plus, a new DTES and Chinatown parliamentary secretary

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
HousingHousing
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

A number of community development changes are setting the stage for a changing city

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.

Geoff Sharpe
Nate Lewis
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?

The city's Social Housing Initiative could make it easier to build new non-profit housing, but residents are concerned the plan could reduce some of the neighbourhood's many green spaces.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Mount Pleasant tenants fight to keep their homes, but the Broadway Plan beat goes on

Mount Pleasant tenants fight to keep their homes, but the Broadway Plan beat goes on

City council approved another rental tower in a neighbourhood with a deep sense of community, while the developer said they'll consider extending renter protections to all tenants.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited

We hear directly from the city's head planner about keeping plans current with legislative and market changes, and his perspective on public engagement.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
City throws in the towel on controversial Arbutus housing project

City throws in the towel on controversial Arbutus housing project

The high profile supportive housing project was in and out of the courts

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Without a tax exemption, co-ops face a tough choice

Without a tax exemption, co-ops face a tough choice

A Kits co-op needs to decide whether to stomach the lump sum by raising rents, or give up decades on their new lease term. Other Vancouver co-ops could face the same predicament as old leases are set to expire.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The location is contentious with locals

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
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The city wants to radically change housing policy in the Downtown Eastside. Advocates and residents are concerned

The city wants to radically change housing policy in the Downtown Eastside. Advocates and residents are concerned

About 100 people showed up to a community forum on Thursday after the city unveiled the proposed changes last week

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis