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Feb 22, 07:07

Vancouver's Plan for Downtown Eastside Sparks Controversy"

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's chief of staff drafted a confidential plan last fall to address the Downtown Eastside, including fast-tracking private development, supporting resident relocation, and reviewing non-profit services; a revised version omits specific references to Indigenous residents' return...

Vancouver's Plan for Downtown Eastside Sparks Controversy"

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's chief of staff drafted a confidential plan last fall to address the Downtown Eastside, including fast-tracking private development, supporting resident relocation, and reviewing non-profit services; a revised version omits specific references to Indigenous residents' return...

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How does the revised plan differ from the unanimously approved November 2023 policy, and what are the underlying reasons for these differences?

The October memo reflects a shift towards prioritizing private development and potentially displacing residents, contrasting with a previously unanimously approved plan that emphasized collaboration and community development. The plan's focus on relocating Indigenous residents, removed in the revised version, raises concerns about potential displacement and inequitable treatment. The plan's strategy contrasts sharply with a previously approved, more collaborative approach.",

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Jan 24, 04:08

Vancouver Mayor Pauses Supportive Housing Construction in Downtown Eastside Revitalization Plan

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the troubled Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction, cracking down on crime, and updating the area plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses, aiming to integrate the area into the wider city and address the over...

Vancouver Mayor Pauses Supportive Housing Construction in Downtown Eastside Revitalization Plan

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the troubled Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction, cracking down on crime, and updating the area plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses, aiming to integrate the area into the wider city and address the over...

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What is the immediate impact of Vancouver's plan to pause construction of new supportive housing units in the Downtown Eastside?

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the Downtown Eastside, including a pause on new supportive housing construction to address the overconcentration of social services in the area and integrate it into the wider city. He cited the city's disproportionate share of supportive services (77 percent) compared to its population (25 percent). The plan also includes a crime crackdown and updating the Downtown Eastside Area Plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses.

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