The ‘Four Directions Trading Post’ Deserves a Permanent Home The street market is a vibrant part of the Downtown Eastside, and it’s time for the city to recognize and protect it. Linda Lennie has been involved with the Four Directions Trading Post for 10 years, vending as well as working part time with the market. She’s an artist who designed the current logo for the FDTP. She has lived in the DTES since arriving in Vancouver in 2009. SHARES The market provides Maska, who is disabled, a way to make a living. His most popular items are chocolate bars. Photo by Jen St. Denis.