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Artistic rendering of the reciprocal "Vancouver House" affordable rental housing project in Vienna, Austria as part of the green building design research project between the City of Vienna and the City of Vancouver. (Office le Nomade)
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City of Vienna a partner for Vancouver affordable housing building project

A 100-unit affordable housing building in East Vancouver will be named "Vienna House."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2021
King Edward Station with its new bike parkade and the Cambie Star building in 2020. (Google Maps)
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Future buildings overhead Broadway Subway station entrances possible

Air space over stations could see buildings as part of future developments.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2021
Level 2 - ice rink and Vancouver Canucks space within the civic centre. (James Cheng Architects/Canadian Metropolitan Properties)
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Canucks abandon partnership for practice rink at Plaza of Nations redevelopment

But the ice rink will still be built as part of the new Northeast False Creek community centre.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
2021 artistic rendering of the revised design for 601 Beach Crescent, Vancouver. (Jyom Architecture/GBL Architects/Pinnacle International)
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Height reduction for approved Granville Bridge landmark tower

But it will still be taller than Vancouver House.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Construction cranes in Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Nearly 8,000 homes approved by the City of Vancouver in 2020: statistics

It's the first year more rentals have been approved than ownership homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Olympic rings installation in Coal Harbour during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. (Shutterstock)
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Most BC residents support potential 2030 Olympics bid: survey

The vast majority believe 2030 would bring significant economic and social benefits.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Amazon (Shutterstock)
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Amazon to open five new distribution hubs in Metro Vancouver, add 2,000 jobs

All facilities will open by the end of 2021.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Businesses along Marine Drive in White Rock. (Google Maps)
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White Rock rejects idea to narrow Marine Drive into a single lane for patios

A one-way, single-lane road for restaurant patios is deemed too costly, disruptive, and unsafe.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Vancouver (Shutterstock)
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BC home sales forecast to drop by 21% in 2022 from waning pandemic

There will be a drop next year after 2021's expected rise of 37%.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2021
Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver (Seaspan)
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North Vancouver shipyard confirmed to build Coast Guard icebreaker

The construction of the major vessel will support 1,400 jobs in Metro Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2021
PNE Fair (Shutterstock)
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Opinion: PNE should be restored as a BC crown corporation to ensure a strong future

The PNE and Playland are "too big to fail" cultural and entertainment institutions.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2021
South Parking Lot at Kitsilano Beach Park. (Google Maps)
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New temporary bike lane to cut through parking lot at Kitsilano Beach

50 vehicle parking stalls will be removed for the bike lane.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2021
Artistic rendering of the hydrogen refuelling station at the UBC Renewable Energy Hub. (DIALOG/UBC)
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UBC to build $23-million solar farm and hydrogen fuel station

A massive solar farm will supply power for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fuelling stations.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2021
Stanley Park Drive entrance into the Second Beach Swimming Pool parking lot in Summer 2020. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Concrete barrier bike lane coming to Stanley Park Drive this summer

The separated bike lane on the road will have a phased reopening starting this month.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2021
Artistic rendering of the "Blanketing the City" mural at Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver. (Vancouver Park Board)
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New First Nations murals coming to Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver

Three First Nations artists are behind six murals coming to the plaza this month.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2021
Lyft Metro Vancouver driver service centre at Unit 135 at 5980 Miller Road in Richmond. (Lyft)
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Lyft opens new permanent driver hub for Metro Vancouver

Lyft's new office solidifies its presence in Metro Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2021
Concept for widening sidewalk space on Water Street for pedestrians. (Gastown Business Improvement Association)
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New vision for Gastown narrows roads for pedestrian spaces, relocates Steam Clock

A transformation of Gastown with road closures and widened sidewalks for pedestrians and events.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2021
SkyTrain Canada Line's Richmond-Brighouse Station and residential towers in Richmond City Centre. (Shutterstock)
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Richmond considering requiring 25% rental homes in new condo buildings

More affordable homes required in future residential buildings in Richmond.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 4, 2021
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