Vancouver's Chinatown district is rich with culture and history and has played a key role in the shaping of Vancouver's cultural identity. But the neighbourhood has also experienced many challenges over the years, including community conflicts, economic hardships, shifting population trends, and the decline of nearby areas. Today, Chinatown is embarking on a new future, being led in part by ...

Welcome to 1 Kingsway   Artist's rendering of entrance to civic centre. An exciting new community facility is coming to the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood! 1 Kingsway will feature a new community centre , library, child care centre, rental housing, and underground parking. This project reflects Vancouver's CityPlan vision for developing neighbourhood "centres" that bring together ...

The Future of Woodward's The Woodward's building, located in the 100 block of West Hastings in Vancouver, has long played a pivotal role in our city. It once provided food, household goods and employment to many people in the local community and beyond. Today, it is the focus of a neighbourhood's hopes and dreams. A new beginning We are currently on a journey to bring the building ...

The Carrall Street Greenway is a major public realm, community building and economic revitalization initiative. The route will link north False Creek with the Burrard Inlet, completing a seawall loop around Downtown and Stanley Park, and connecting a series of parks, plazas and historic sites in Gastown, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Chinatown. Beyond providing a pedestrian and cyclist- ...

Letter to the Editor of The Vancouver SunRe: Homeowner grant threshold to move up (January 11, 2006) The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) applauds Minister Taylor’s proposal to raise the Home Owner Grant threshold from $685,000 to $780,000. For years, the real estate profession has worked diligently to make home ownership more affordable for British Columbians. Since ...

Letter to the Editor of The Vancouver SunRe: Homeowner grant threshold to move up (January 11, 2006) The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) applauds Minister Taylor’s proposal to raise the Home Owner Grant threshold from $685,000 to $780,000. For years, the real estate profession has worked diligently to make home ownership more affordable for British Columbians. Since 2004 ...