Development Permit Board News Today

Perdip Moore says he was ready to build 14 units of social housing on a lot at 436 East Hastings, but red tape with the city derailed the project.

Perdip Moore says he was ready to build 14 units of social housing on a lot at 436 East Hastings, but red tape with the city derailed the project.

The decision comes after a series of marathon public hearings, where scores of people signed up to speak against and for the project.

Upon reconsideration, the City of Vancouver's Development Permit Board has approved the 105 Keefer Street project in Chinatown.

Years after the application was submitted, months after the court case that struck down a previous decision, and weeks after a contentious board meeting began, the City of Vancouver has approved the proposed redevelopment of 105 Keefer St.

The decision comes after a series of marathon public hearings, where scores of people signed up to speak against and for the project.

Opponents say the project will gentrify the neighbourhood, displacing low-income seniors, while proponents say it will help revitalize an area plagued by vandalism and crime.

Opponents say the project will gentrify the neighbourhood, displacing low-income seniors, while proponents say it will help revitalize an area plagued by vandalism and crime.

The City of Vancouver is set to decide the fate of the empty lot at 105 Keefer when Vancouver’s Development Permit Board resumes its hearing on a controversial condo tower.

The City of Vancouver is set to decide the fate of the empty lot at 105 Keefer when Vancouver’s Development Permit Board resumes its hearing on a controversial condo tower.