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Federal minister of infrastructure and communities Catherine McKenna riding SkyTrain. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Federal minister Catherine McKenna emphasizes importance of transit-oriented growth

"It's really amazing to see what a difference public transit makes to housing."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
"Shimmer Time" public art wall at Lonsdale Quay bus exchange. (TransLink)
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Giant "shimmering" holographic wall installed at Lonsdale Quay bus exchange

A new public art piece for thousands of bus passengers daily.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
Conceptual artistic rendering of the highest densities and heights at Bainbridge Urban Village in the Village Centre around SkyTrain's Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station. (City of Burnaby)
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City pursuing redevelopment of area around SkyTrain's Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station

Tens of thousands of residents living around the SkyTrain station in buildings up to 25 storeys.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2021
Rental housing proposal for 1075 Thurlow Street (left) and mixed-use office, retail, and entertainment proposal for 800 Granville Street (right) in downtown Vancouver. (Reliance Properties/Bonnis Properties)
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Vancouver City Council widens door for building proposals under new streamlined process

A new wave of major building development proposals is just around the corner.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2021
Artistic rendering of the future expansion of the Vancouver Dry Dock. (Seaspan)
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Seaspan proposing to build two additional drydocks next to Lonsdale's Shipyards district

A major expansion of the company's ship refit business.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 17, 2021
Tesla Supercharger station. (Shutterstock)
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Expect "pent-up demand" to buy electric cars over the coming years: BC Hydro

New electric vehicle supplies will also be limited due to a global shortage in batteries and chips.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Artistic rendering of 133 East 4th Street, North Vancouver. (Integra Architecture/Three Shores Development)
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Rental housing building in North Vancouver with no parking approved by city

A rare new zero parking design for the North Shore, plus a childcare facility.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Residential tower construction in Richmond City Centre. (Shutterstock)
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Construction starts on new housing up by more than 50% in Metro Vancouver this year

Vancouver represents 17% of the regional total of new homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Swimming pool and outdoor terrace in the penthouse of One Burrard Place. Construction progress as of July 14, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Stunning views from the penthouse of Vancouver's third tallest tower (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Construction on the landmark One Burrard Place tower will reach completion this year.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Eppich House at 1812 Palmerston Avenue, Ambleside, West Vancouver. (Jason Soprovich/Rennie)
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A look inside: Arthur Erickson mansion in West Vancouver listed for $14 million (PHOTOS)

The architectural gem in Ambleside just completed a multi-million dollar renovation. 👀

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
September 2020 state of the completed new Student Union Building at SFU Burnaby. (Submitted)
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SFU Burnaby's new $55 million Student Union Building finally opening next month

110,000 sq ft of much-needed community, socializing, dining, and study space for students.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
Canada Place cruise ship terminal in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Canada to end cruise ship ban in November

The 2022 cruise ship season in Canada has been given the green light.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
The first touch-screen kiosk has been installed at SkyTrain's Surrey Central Station. (TransLink)
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TransLink inviting the public to pitch ideas for new and improved amenities

TransLink is asking the public to submit ideas for experiential improvements.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
BC Ferries' Queen of Cowichan vessel and the downtown Vancouver skyline. (Shutterstock)
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Slight increase in BC Ferries fares due to rising fuel costs

Fuel costs are up due to rising global transportation demand.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
Artistic rendering of 8029-8225 Oak Street and 1012 West 64th Avenue, Vancouver. (Arno Matis Architecture)
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231 homes in four buildings proposed for Oak Street in South Vancouver

Four buildings up to eight storeys replacing 12 single-family homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
September 2020 artistic rendering of 140 Street Station, located at the western end of Green Timbers Urban Forest along the Fraser Highway, on the Expo Line's Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension. (TransLink)
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Early construction work underway for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

Site preparation and road widening work has begun as part of the SkyTrain project.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
Artistic rendering of Broadway Subway's South Granville Station. integrated into the five-storey commercial building at 1465-1489 West Broadway, Vancouver. (Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership/PCI Developments)
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Tall rental housing tower proposed above SkyTrain's future South Granville Station

A tall rental housing tower could be added over the 5-storey office building with the station entrance.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
Construction progress of The Post redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, as of June 29, 2021. Upon completion in 2023, it will be home to over 6,000 Amazon office workers. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Vancouver's tech talent moves up to 11th spot in North America: report

There are now 91,200 tech employees in Vancouver, representing a 36% increase over five years.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 14, 2021
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