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SkyTrain Expo Line approaching downtown Vancouver in 1990 (left) and 2020 (right). (About Here/YouTube screenshot)
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SkyTrain Then And Now: Expo Line ride in 1990 vs. 2020 (VIDEO)

This is how Metro Vancouver has changed over the last 30 years šŸ‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 29, 2020
Artistic rendering of the UVic's new student housing complex. (University of Victoria)
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Construction begins on 800 new student housing beds at University of Victoria

The Passive House green buildings will include a 600-seat dining hall.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 29, 2020
Artistic rendering of 13437 105 Avenue, Surrey. (IBI Group/Thind Properties)
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1,000 homes in three towers approved near SkyTrain's Surrey Central Station

A unique public space will be created under SkyTrain running through the site.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 29, 2020
Artistic rendering for the Aquila development at Eagle Harbour in West Vancouver. (Formwerks Architects/Sterling Pacific Developments)
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West Vancouver proposal for 67 townhouses replaces plan for mansions

The previous approved plan called for 10 mansions at Eagle Harbour.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2020
Artistic rendering of 4275 Grange Street, Burnaby. (RWA Architecture/Qualex Landmark)
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31-storey condo tower and YWCA family housing proposed for Metrotown

YWCA's building provides below-market housing for women with children.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2020
Artistic rendering of 5098 James Street at Little Mountain in Vancouver. (Arno Matis Architecture/Holborn Group)
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Another phase of Little Mountain in Vancouver enters the proposal stage

87 condos are proposed for the this phase of the 15-acre project.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2020
July 2020 artistic rendering of 1166 West Pender Street, Vancouver. (Hariri Pontarini Architects/Reliance Properties)
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New renderings of the approved 32-storey office tower in downtown Vancouver

It will replace Canada Revenue Agency's former office building.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2020
Cargo electric-powered bikes in downtown Vancouver. (Government of BC)
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BC government increases e-bike rebates, including cargo models for businesses

Deemed as an alternative to vans and trucks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2020
Artistic rendering of 602-618 Clarke Road, Coquitlam. (IBI Group/Intergulf Development Group)
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1,200 homes in five buildings proposed next to SkyTrain's Burquitlam Station

A major redevelopment that includes over 300 rental homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2020
TransLink bus priority measures quick response plan. (TransLink)
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TransLink outlines quick plan to speed up buses on congested corridors

This includes new bus-only lanes and reducing the number of bus stops.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2020
On-street mural at the Bute Street pop-up plaza at Alberni Street. (Vancouver Public Space Network)
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First Nations street mural coming to new Bute and Alberni pop-up plaza

Nine pop-up plazas have been installed across Vancouver to date.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2020
Artistic rendering of 5895 Barker Avenue, Burnaby. (IBI Group/Concord Pacific)
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447-ft-tall residential tower proposed near SkyTrain's Patterson Station

The unique design includes 52 rental homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2020
Artistic rendering of the changes to Golden Towers at 4330 Kingsway and 5945 Kathleen Avenue, Burnaby. (DIALOG)
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"Golden Towers" in Metrotown to get a new look with renovation

This was formerly Metro Vancouver Regional District's headquarters.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2020
Artistic rendering of 4330 Maywood Street, Burnaby. (GBL Architects/SVM Developments)
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120 homes proposed near SkyTrain's Metrotown Station

It includes rental homes and retail.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2020
Artistic rendering of the LED lighting on Etoile at 5311-5333 Goring Street, Burnaby. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/Millennium Development Group)
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LED lighting to be added to new condo towers in Brentwood

"To create a landmark building within the Burnaby skyline."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2020
Site of 220 Mountain Highway and 1515-1555 Oxford Street in North Vancouver District. (Yamamoto Architecture/Redic Developments/Tricor Pacific)
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140 rental homes proposed next to TransLink's Phibbs Exchange

The area is becoming a cluster of rental housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2020
YVR TAKEcare. (Vancouver International Airport)
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Vancouver International Airport saw 85,456 passengers in May 2020

Domestic air travel is starting to increase.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2020
May 2019 artistic rendering for 2538 Birch Street (formerly 1296 West Broadway) in Vancouver. (IBI Group / Jameson Development Group)
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New tallest tower on Broadway approved by Vancouver City Council

28 storeys with 258 rental homes, including 58 below-market units.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2020
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