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flag Vancouver rezoned East Vancouver for taller apartments, sparking resident backlash over transparency and neighborhood change.

flag Vancouver has rezoned nearly 2,600 lots across 6.6 square kilometers in East Vancouver’s Rupert and Renfrew areas, allowing six- to eight-storey apartment buildings on many previously low-density streets. flag Approved by city council on January 13, the change permits demolition of single-family homes and duplexes, with taller buildings allowed if affordable housing is included. flag Residents say they were unaware of the shift, raising concerns about transparency. flag The area, home to eight schools, trees, and mountain views, spans about 200 blocks and could see increased traffic and altered neighborhood character. flag The city calls it part of a housing strategy, but critics say promotional renderings misrepresent the impact.

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