Vancouver Mayor proposes plan to revitalize Downtown Eastside by upgrading housing and fighting crime.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes a plan to revitalize the Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction to focus on upgrading existing units. The plan also includes encouraging a mix of housing, businesses, and services to reduce service concentration, and a citywide crackdown on organized crime. The goal is to enhance public safety and integrate the area into the broader Vancouver community.

3 months ago
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