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The first Mark V SkyTrain train being tested at Alstom's facility in Kingston, Ontario, August 2023. (TransLink)
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TransLink buys 30 more new SkyTrain cars for Surrey-Langley extension

Serving the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 30, 2024
Artistic rendering of the Mark V SkyTrain car. (TransLink)
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"A no-brainer": Reactions to 23 minute ride on North Shore-Metrotown SkyTrain

"Imagine how bridge traffic would change."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 30, 2024
April 2024 revised concept: Artistic rendering of the new Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex. (Architecture49/Ventana)
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Downsized design of the new $253 million Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex

Big changes have been made to control cost.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 30, 2024
Rapid flashing beacon at at pedestrian crossing. (Michael Vi/Shutterstock)
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More pedestrian signals and improved crosswalks coming to Vancouver

"Every life lost on our streets is one too many."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
Artistic rendering of 6851-6871 Elmbridge Way, Richmond. (Arno Matis Architecture & Urbanism/Landa Global Properties)
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Major mixed-use complex with a hotel approved next to Richmond Olympic Oval

Nearly 400 homes and over 200 hotel rooms.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
Former Quest University campus at 3200 University Boulevard, Squamish. (Colliers International)
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Guaranteed student housing at Capilano University's new Squamish campus

There are a total of 333 student beds at the newly acquired campus.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
Artistic rendering of 2226 West 8th Avenue and 2415-2421 Yew Street, Vancouver. (Francl Architecture/Townline)
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Rental tower with heritage preservation proposed near future Arbutus SkyTrain

Both 1909-built houses will be indoor amenity spaces.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
Artistic rendering of new car dealership complex at 1755 West 5th Avenue (2040 Burrard Street), Vancouver. (Shape Architecture/OpenForm Properties)
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New building for The BMW Store and Rolls Royce dealerships in Vancouver

A six-storey building with over 200,000 sq ft of floor area.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
May 2024 artistic rendering of the redevelopment of the Richmond Night Market site at Duck Island. (Arcadis/Cayan Group/Jingon International Development)
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Dubai developer a partner for approved Richmond Night Market redevelopment

Hilton could be a major hotel operator for the redevelopment.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 29, 2024
View of Burrard Inlet, West Vancouver, and Cypress Mountain from Jericho Beach. (Oleg Mayorov/Shutterstock)
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West Vancouver turns most of undeveloped mountainside into a park

An area nearly 2x the size of Stanley Park.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
Gastown Parkade entrance for EasyPark Lot 126 at 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Hours-long free parking returns to Gastown parkade

Up to three hours of free parking once per week.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
Existing four-lane Pattullo Bridge (Google Maps) and an artistic rendering of the new replacement four-lane Pattullo Bridge (Government of BC).
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New replacement Pattullo Bridge with four lanes is too small, says Surrey mayor

"Lack of foresight in infrastructure investment."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
A single-family neighbourhood in Richmond. (Google Maps)
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City of Richmond requests provincial delay for Steveston rezoning

Due to the need for public consultation and sewer upgrades.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
Concept for the Coquitlam College redevelopment at 516-566 Brookmere Avenue, Coquitlam. (Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects/Onni Group)
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2,500 homes proposed for Coquitlam College site near Lougheed SkyTrain

Seven towers up to 50 storeys, including 700 rental homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
Concept for Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit between Park Royal in West Vancouver and Metrotown in Burnaby. (McElhanney/Spannovation)
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North Shore-Metrotown SkyTrain would see 120,000 riders daily: study

A travel time of 23 minutes over 19.5 km.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 28, 2024
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BC government unveils new digital building permitting tool for cities to use

The new tool will result in faster processing and review times.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 27, 2024
Future frontage possibilities on the Arbutus Greenway after public street designation. (City of Vancouver)
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Arbutus Greenway to be formally designated as a public street for retail frontage

This will help improve the greenway's vibrancy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 27, 2024
Enviro500 double-decker bus in use on BC Transit's system in Greater Victoria. (Alexander Dennis)
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BC Transit orders 29 new double-decker buses from British firm

The new vehicles will arrive in 2025.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 27, 2024
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