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2017 artistic rendering of a theoretical "VANCOUVER" sign for illustrative purposes only; not the actual design or the recommended location. (Daily Hive)
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Opinion: How to create a successful new permanent "VANCOUVER" sign

This is more than just a major public art opportunity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
A parking lot at Spanish Banks Beach Park. (Google Maps)
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Pay parking could be coming to Spanish Banks Beach as early as this June

"This is going to cause a riot, right?"

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
The renovated Kitsilano Pool in early May 2018. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Interim fix for leaky Kitsilano Pool will enable reopening next month

"A good news story."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
Construction progress of the new two-storey retail space at the former Fitness World location at The Hudson at 610 Granville Street, Vancouver, as of March 14, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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40,000 sq ft retailer to open at former Fitness World on Granville strip

"It's going to generate a ton of activity."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
Construction progress on 950 Granville Street, Vancouver, as of April 4, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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New Granville strip building includes Canada Passport Office and restaurants

This includes KFC, Taco Bell, and more.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
Vacant site of 809 Seymour Street, Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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30-storey hotel tower proposed for vacant Robson and Seymour corner

The second hotel tower project in the area on Seymour Street.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 9, 2024
Vancouver City Hall (Shawn.ccf/Shutterstock)
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BC government to require City of Vancouver to create OCP and axe some public hearings

Historic changes to the Vancouver Charter relating to housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 8, 2024
Artistic rendering of 1676 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver. (W.T. Leung Architects)
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160 rental homes proposed near SkyTrain's future South Granville Station

Replacing a three-storey apartment building.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 8, 2024
Uptown mall in Saanich. (Google Maps)
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BC government buys transit-oriented development sites next to Uptown mall

Hundreds of affordable homes and a bus exchange.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 8, 2024
Existing condition (left) and artistic rendering of the development (right) at 1587 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver. (Google Maps | Arno Matis Architecture)
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Animal hospital and rental housing to be built on former Arbutus railway site

Next to the south end of Granville Street Bridge.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 8, 2024
Artistic rendering of the Capital Iron Lands redevelopment in Victoria. (D'Ambrosio Architecture & Urbanism/Reliance Properties)
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Major development with new Art Gallery of Greater Victoria proposed for Victoria Inner Harbour

A massive development near Victoria's Chinatown.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 8, 2024
August 2021 artistic rendering of the revised design for 800 Granville Street, Vancouver. (Perkins&Will/Bonnis Properties)
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Transformative 800 Granville proposal goes back to drawing board

Significant office uses will be removed from the proposal.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 7, 2024
Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
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24 business sign awnings in Vancouver Chinatown to get a refresh

A visual uplift for Chinatown and its businesses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 6, 2024
Waterfront Road looking east from Waterfront Station's SeaBus terminal. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Waterfront Road in downtown Vancouver to see restricted vehicle access

Traffic volumes have doubled due to Gastown street closures.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 6, 2024
Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Vancouver International Airport (left) and the Jewel terminal of Singapore Changi Airport (right). (Shutterstock)
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Air Canada now flying a new frequent Vancouver to Singapore route

A permanent year-round route to Southeast Asia.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 6, 2024
September 2023 construction progress on the new Henry Hudson elementary school. (West Coast Steel)
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New elementary school serving Senakw gets big capacity boost

Just one block away from Squamish Nation's project.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 6, 2024
Previous highly conceptual artistic rendering of Vancouver Olympic Village Elementary School; not the actual design. (Vancouver School Board)
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$150 million in new provincial funding to build Olympic Village elementary school

Capacity for 630 students, plus a childcare facility.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 6, 2024
Construction progress on Capstan Station on SkyTrain Canada Line, as of March 24, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Canada Line in Richmond to close early for seven weeks due to construction

Capstan Station will open towards the middle of 2024.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 5, 2024
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