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How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?
LockSimple

Jun 12, 2026

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6 min read

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

We explain the history, benefits, and drawbacks of the often-referenced but complicated tool, and examine why the city is now moving away from it.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City council

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What is a capital plan?
LockSimple

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

What is a capital plan?

And why does it matter for the city?

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City council

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How does Vancouver's budget actually work?

Sep 12, 2025

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8 min read

How does Vancouver's budget actually work?

We dive into common questions about the city's budget process to help demystify an important part about how the city functions

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

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Explainer: What are purpose built rentals and why do they matter?

Nov 20, 2023

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14 min read

Explainer: What are purpose built rentals and why do they matter?

And an update on the Gastown’s plan to make part of Water Street car-free.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

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