Chinatown Development

• Controversial $350-million project scrapped for Calgary’s Chinatown

  "If they want to come back they have to start all over again," said a spokesperson for the Friends of Chinatown group.

  Economy

  Jun 18, 2019
  
• Developers urge Vancouver to press ‘pause’ on Chinatown zoning changes

  The city is holding a public hearing on new limits, including setting a maximum building height of 90 feet.

  Politics

  Jun 28, 2018
  
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• City of Vancouver proposes new height limits for Chinatown developments

  The City of Vancouver is proposing a height limit of 90 feet for any new developments.

  Jun 5, 2018
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• New 105 Keefer proposal pitches a shorter building with no social housing

  "They're just coming in saying '[under current zoning] I can build "x" storeys and that's what I'm going to do.'"

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2017
• Chinatown doesn’t have to lose community to condos: MP Jenny Kwan

  Vancouver East MP Jenny Kwan says she's been talking to NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh about how Chinatown can keep its sense of community.

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2017
• Open letter says Vancouver Council falsely accused youth opposed to Chinatown development

  Through an open letter, a group of young people who spoke at the hearings is calling out council and Mayor Gregor Robertson over bullying accusations.

  Consumer

  Jun 20, 2017
• Vancouver City Council votes down controversial Chinatown condo project at 105 Keefer

  A controversial 12-storey mixed use condo building in Vancouver's historic Chinatown won't be going forward after all.

  Politics

  Jun 13, 2017
• Chinatown advocate urges Vancouver developers to listen better to local residents

  As controversy rages about a proposed highrise in Vancouver's Chinatown, a community advocate is urging developers to listen more to the people who live there.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2017