Tag #Supportive Housing

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.