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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
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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
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Four things that happened at City Hall this week you might’ve missed

Four things that happened at City Hall this week you might’ve missed

Many of the issues were focused on renters

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Major 25-year development plan for west side site draws mixed reviews from the public

Major 25-year development plan for west side site draws mixed reviews from the public

Public input was divided at a hearing on the Jericho Lands project, plus we've got a renter-themed round up of council business from this week.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Over a year with no heat and water leaks for West End tenants

Over a year with no heat and water leaks for West End tenants

Tenants alleging a lack of timely and effective maintenance in their units and building common areas are getting some compensation, but problems remain

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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The Broadway Plan and tenant protections through the eyes of a new Vancouverite

The Broadway Plan and tenant protections through the eyes of a new Vancouverite

Nathaniel Gumapac just moved to Vancouver last year. But circumstance has already pulled him into the politics and contradictions of the Broadway Plan and the city’s housing issues.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis