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The City of Vancouver owns the city block on the south side of the 400 block of West Broadway. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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All Broadway businesses on city-owned block closing ahead of subway construction

The property north of City Hall may be used for the Millennium Line's Broadway Extension.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
The Burrard Chinook SeaBus ferry vessel's christening at Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands in January 2019. (TransLink)
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TransLink's new $32-million SeaBus vessel arriving from Europe this year

SeaBus' peak hour frequencies will be increased to every 10 minutes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Airbnb short-term rentals. (Shutterstock
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Vancouver taking action against over 800 suspected illegal short-term rentals

One operator with 35 short-term rental listings at one property was fined $20,000.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Not just Vancouver: Home prices falling in major cities around the world

Similar conditions are being experienced elsewhere, and it could be a sign of a global recession.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Canada Line train. (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver to host major North American conference on public transit

Dozens of public transit authorities from around the continent will be learning from Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
The atrium of Woodwards. (Westbank)
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Public design competition launched for new Woodward's atrium centrepiece

A new event-friendly structure is being sought.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
2016 construction of UBC Brock Commons' tall wood residence. (UBC Public Affairs)
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BC building code will now allow wood buildings to be taller

Up to 12 storeys.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
BC Ferries. (Shutterstock)
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BC Ferries launches public consultation on new major vessels to Vancouver Island

The ferry corporation wants feedback on the design of the passenger amenities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Preliminary artistic rendering of MGM Grand Calgary for depiction purposes only. Not the final design. (MGM)
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April Fools' Day: MGM proposing $5.1B casino resort in downtown Calgary

Besides a huge casino, it includes 1,450 hotel rooms, a shopping mall, 22 restaurants, theatres, and more šŸ‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Artistic rendering depicting the concept for 'WeTown' in Abbotsford. (Avoid Obvious Architects)
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Dream on: New community for 40,000 people imagined for Abbotsford (RENDERINGS)

This concept recently won two globally-recognized awards.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
2013 conceptual illustration of Alberni and Thurlow Streets, looking northwest, showing potential public realm enhancements, including overhead decorative lighting, parklets, and temporary street closure with winter holiday market. (City of Vancouver)
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Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver to undergo a vibrant major redesign

The City plans to transform Alberni Street into a vibrant retail destination that is event friendly.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Artistic rendering of South Burnaby Arena at 7789 18th Street, Burnaby. (HCMA Architecture + Design)
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New $45-million complex with two NHL-sized ice rinks to be built in Burnaby

Construction on new ice rinks in the Edmonds area begins this summer.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Construction of the Tall Wood Student Residence at UBC. (UBC Public Affairs)
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New green building standards could create $3.3B in Metro Vancouver market demand

A new report calls on the local construction industry to be on the forefront of green building design.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
LGBTQ rainbow crosswalk in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Delta considering painting its own LGBTQ rainbow crosswalk

"The importance of seeing oneself reflected in society increases a person's self-worth."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Penthouse Three at TELUS Garden - 777 Richards Street, Vancouver. (Vancity Living)
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A Look Inside: Luxurious TELUS Garden penthouse listed for $15 million (PHOTOS)

The patio space alone is 1,636-sq-ft, including a massive rooftop patio with panoramic views.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Condominium towers in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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1-in-10 condos in Vancouver have non-resident owners: report

And non-resident condo ownership is one in five for new properties.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Depiction of bus-only lanes through Ambleside in West Vancouver for the North Shore B-Line. (TransLink)
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West Vancouver council votes against bus-only lanes for B-Line

But a B-Line route reaching Ambleside and Dundarave is not off the table.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 12, 2019
Southwest Marine Drive home, Vancouver. (Craigslist)
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9 unsold luxury homes in Vancouver being rented for cheap (PHOTOS)

Including mansions with pools, basketball courts, and more.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 12, 2019
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