Kenneth Chan
Kenneth is the Urbanized Editor of Daily Hive. He covers everything from local architecture and urban issues to design, economic development, and more. He has worked in various roles in the company since joining in 2012. Got a story idea? Email Kenneth at kenneth@dailyhive.com
Newly opened hotel in Vancouver Chinatown wears its heart on the wall
A brand-new hotel building with a distinctive mural.
Rental, supportive housing tower with mental health hub eyed for Commercial Drive
Following the collapse of the previous Kettle-Boffo project.
Pete Fry endorsed by Green party to run for Vancouver mayor or city council
Fry has yet to make a decision on whether to run.
Vancouver City Council rejects creating City-owned for-profit housing company
"Politics came into play today."
1,400 staff with City of Vancouver to return to office five days a week
"We need an all-hands-on-deck approach."
Tunnel boring under Fraser River in Metro Vancouver reaches completion
It'll withstand a powerful one-in-10,000-year earthquake.
Vancity Credit Union to finance 80% of costs for new multiplex homes
Intended for personal homeownership.
Retired old SkyTrain car converted into Canada's first subway film set
"Filming subway scenes in B.C. has always been a challenge -- until now."
City of Burnaby cuts permitted size of new multiplex homes due to public outcry
"Balancing new options with the qualities residents value."
Burnaby Housing Authority gets the ball rolling on its first two rental projects
The City of Burnaby's new arm for building affordable housing.
This is the City of Vancouver's big plan to redevelop 2400 Motel on Kingsway
Over 860 market rental homes, plus retail/restaurant and public spaces.
Vancouver ends 2025 cruise ship season with 1.2 million passengers
Contributing over $1 billion to the local economy.
Office vacancy rate in downtown Vancouver now highest since 2004
The last time it was this high was in 2004.
Court ruling on Richmond lands sparks calls for B.C. to halt Indigenous talks
"Investor confidence has been shaken, and public trust is eroding."
Richmond mayor warns property owners of Aboriginal title threat
"Enormous uncertainty into the security of any title."
Fundraiser for one of Canada's largest LGBTQ community hubs in Vancouver
"We’re calling on our community to help us get to the finish line."
Kwantlen Polytechnic University to build its first on-campus student residence
350 student beds at the Newton campus.