City of Vancouver
Construction Business
Vancouver issues first sustainability bond in Canada
The City of Vancouver has issued the first sustainability bond by a Canadian government entity with $100 million in funding.
Construction Business
Vancouver expands renewable gas capture at landfill
Vancouver's landfill gas-capture system is expanding thanks to a $4.28 million investment by the provincial government.
Construction Business
Vancouver’s Legionella program earns award
The City of Vancouver has received the 2021 Innovation Award for Legionella prevention from the Environmental Operators Certification Program.
Construction Business
Seismic upgrades begins on Cambie Street Bridge
The Cambie Street Bridge is undergoing structural repairs as part of a complete seismic retrofit and upgrade, along with lighting upgrades.
Construction Business
Vancouver could get up to $20M to clean rainwater
The federal government is inviting the City of Vancouver to apply for up to $20 million in funding for its Rainwater Strategy.
Construction Business
Vancouver expands EV charging in non-residential
Vancouver City Council has approved requirements to expand access to electric vehicle (EV) charging in non-residential buildings.
Construction Business
The path to zero emissions buildings
By 2030, all new construction in Vancouver will be zero emissions buildings. The path there is set out in the Zero Emissions Building Plan.
Design Quarterly
Vancouver affordable housing pilot project underway
An affordable rental housing pilot project is underway in Vancouver that will help evaluate innovative building materials and designs.
Construction Business
Vancouver appoints new director of planning
Theresa O’Donnell has been appointed the City of Vancouver’s new director of planning and general manager of planning, urban design.
Construction Business
Paul Mochrie named Vancouver’s new city manager
Paul Mochrie has been named as the new city manager for Vancouver. He has been with the city since May 2011 when he was general manager, HR.
Design Quarterly
Vancouver doubles mass timber construction height
Vancouver has approved mass timber construction up to 12 storeys for residential and commercial uses, doubling the current height limit of six storeys.
REMI Network
Vacant homes in Vancouver down 15 per cent
The City of Vancouver says its Empty Homes Tax program appears to be working as the number of vacant homes decreased since 2018.
Construction Business
Vancouver Granville Bridge final design revealed
The City of Vancouver has released the proposed final design for the Granville Bridge Connector with staff recommending the “West Side Plus” design.
Construction Business
Construction of unique childcare centres underway
Construction is underway for two childcare centres in Vancouver on the rooftops of Gastown parkades, which will provide 74 much-needed childcare spaces.
REMI Network
Vancouver to phase in 75% hike on empty homes tax
Vancouver will be phasing in an empty homes tax rate hike of 25 per cent for each of the next three years.
CondoBusiness
Vancouver to rev up short-term rental reg goals
Vancouver plans to expand its partnership with strata corporations to crackdown on operators who don’t comply with short-term rental regulations.
REMI Network
Assitive tools released ahead of foam container ban
The City of Vancouver has launched toolkits to help businesses find recyclable and compostable alternatives to foam containers
