At least nine projects are lined up under the program, ranging from temporary modular housing to mixed-market rental and co-op housing.

The property owners at 4575 Granville St. say that instead of building a multi-unit project, they will now construct a 12,000-square-foot mansion instead.

A battle is brewing in Vancouver between a hospice society and a townhouse developer.

The Alice Saunders building is set to be redeveloped into a larger complex, which would force 65 residents from their homes.

The investment comes after a motion introduced in Vancouver's city council on Feb. 26 by Coun. Jean Swanson.

City council unanimously approved the project at Clark Drive and East First Avenue, which will be built in collaboration with BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health.

The high cost of housing in Vancouver has led to an explosion of people living in campers, vans and RVs.

Protesters say the city promised 100 per cent housing at the welfare rate in a proposed social housing complex at 58 W. Hastings.

Heather Place, which is being built at 725-799 West 14 Ave, is the first project to move forward as part of the province’s goal to build 1,700 affordable rental-housing units over the next four years.

Vancouver ranks 13th among 30 international "peer cities" when it comes to density levels.