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Unanimity Over Density in Vancouver

Posted by: Tim Halbur

19 November 2009 - 6:00am

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to approve the creation of a new high-density, mixed-use community on land left over from Expo 86.

The plan is not without controversy however; some locals were rallying for additional park land.

From The Vancouver Sun: "The new neighbourhood, according to the staff report, would include rental and market housing — and would 'appeal to those who want to live in a busy, vibrant area and who have a tolerance for noise, crowds and activities.'"

Full Story: Vancouver council endorses high-density plan to develop former Expo lands
Source: The Vancouver Sun, November 18, 2009
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