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Artistic rendering of the "SEAandSKY" pedestrian draw-bridge in downtown Squamish. (Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop)
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New pedestrian drawbridge to be built to downtown Squamish from highway side

A new landmark in Squamish that improves transportation connectivity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
Broadway Subway tunnel boring machine Phyllis breaking through Oak-VGH Station on October 12, 2023. (Government of BC)
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Tunnel boring for Broadway Subway reaches Oak-VGH Station

It has now passed the halfway point in its journey under Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
2021 concept for widening sidewalk space on Water Street for pedestrians. (Gastown Business Improvement Association)
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City of Vancouver seeks public input on pedestrianized streets in Gastown

A car-light or car-free Water Street for pedestrians and events.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
The existing location and bus stops for TransLink's bus exchange at Steveston Village in Richmond. (Google Maps)
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TransLink proposes relocated bus exchange for Steveston in Richmond

But a purpose-built, off-street bus loop is still not possible.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
Decathlon's flagship store at Metropolis at Metrotown mall under construction, replacing the former Forever 21 space. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Decathlon to open 38,000 sq ft flagship sporting goods store at Metrotown mall

The internationally renowned French retailer's first BC location.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
The existing automated public toilet at Pigeon Park in the Downtown Eastside. (Google Maps)
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City of Vancouver seeking $3.8 million in BC funding for DTES public washrooms

For individual health safety and street cleanliness.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
Hollywood North; filming at the Vancouver Art Gallery. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Hollywood North: BC's film and TV production industry saw $4.9 billion in record spending in 2022

Another new record for Hollywood North.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2023
Artistic renderings of the condo tower projects of 1450 West Georgia Street (left), 1157 Burarrd Street (centre), and 1640-1650 Alberni Street (right), Vancouver. (Yamamoto Architecture/Wesgroup Properties | Merrick Architecture/Prima Properties | SOM/IBI Group/Landa Global Properties/Asia Standard Americas)
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Vancouver condo developers asking to delay $52M in payments to City

A request from three developers behind three condo tower projects.

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  • Oct 12, 2023
Intersection of Robson and Granville streets in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Six-way pedestrian scramble crossing to be tested at Robson and Granville intersection

31 seconds to cross in all directions, including diagonally.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2023
Artistic rendering of the first phase of development for the Willingdon Lands at 3405 Willingon Avenue, Burnaby. (Musqueam/Tsleil-Waututh/Aquilini Development)
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First phase of Indigenous-led housing project next to BCIT Burnaby moves forward

Over 600 homes in partnership with the owner of the Vancouver Canucks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2023
2023 rezoning artistic rendering of 4430-4488 Halifax Street and 1801 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/Bosa Development)
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Two towers up to 60 storeys proposed near Brentwood SkyTrain (RENDERINGS)

800+ homes, including rentals, and 210,000 sq ft of office space.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2023
About Here's Uytae Lee (Government of BC)
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New board members appointed to BC Housing include YouTuber

"Add strong and diverse new voices to the housing conversation."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2023
Construction progress on the first phase of Gilmore Place, as of October 2023. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Shangri-La dethroned: BC's tallest building is no longer in Vancouver

The King is dead, long live the King.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2023
The Burnaby Metrotown skyline from the lounge at Cineplex VIP Cinemas Brentwood at The Amazing Brentwood. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Towers next to Burnaby SkyTrain stations are a housing model to follow, says Vancouver mayor

The eight-storey building above King Edward Station is "ridiculous."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2023
ABC Vancouver city councillors and Mayor Ken Sim at the housing press conference on October 11, 2023. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Mayor Ken Sim outlines seven "bold" strategies to grow Vancouver's housing supply

This includes more transit-oriented development.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2023
The proposed route for the R7 RapidBus between Richmond-Brighouse Station and Metrotown Station. (City of Richmond)
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City of Richmond opposed to bus-only lanes for new BRT route to Metrotown

The City says bus-only lanes will increase traffic delays by 50%.

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  • Oct 11, 2023
Former BC Transit double-decker bus now used as a Vancouver tour bus by Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Former BC Transit double-decker bus finds new life in Vancouver

One of North America's first double-decker public transit buses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2023
Construction progress of Oakridge Park, as of March 9, 2023. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Canada's housing starts led by new apartments in Vancouver and Toronto

But slower apartment activity is expected moving forward.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2023
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