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City of Vancouver Updates: December 2024

Welcome to the City Updates newsletter

What’s happening at the City of Vancouver? Here are the highlights from December 2024.

News from Vancouver City Council

This month, Council approved reports on the , , and the .

Additionally, the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services approved member’s motions on , and .

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Jan 21, 2025

Get the latest agendas, follow meetings and keep up with decisions at

Home for the Holidays: Foster a shelter dog this holiday

With many animals in need of homes, the City of Vancouver’s Animal Services department is to consider fostering a shelter dog for two weeks this holiday season. Dogs available for fostering range in age from newborn puppies to senior dogs.

Celebrate heritage in Vancouver

Nominations are now , which recognize community efforts to preserve and sustain our city’s cultural heritage.

The awards acknowledge and celebrate the different facets of heritage in Vancouver that are reflected not only in historic buildings and places, but also through intangible heritage and the self-expressed heritage of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Urban Indigenous Peoples, and the many cultures that enrich our city.

The deadline for nominations is March 3, 2025.

Lighting up the past: A year-in-review at Vancouver Archives
The City of Vancouver Archives is of uncovering treasures and connecting with the city’s vibrant past. From neon signs that lit up the streets to visionary designs that shaped its green spaces, 2024 highlighted the unique stories that define Vancouver.

Empty Homes Tax continues to support housing availability

The City of Vancouver’s continues to , according to data released today in the

Since the tax’s inception, $169.8 million has been allocated to support affordable housing initiatives to increase the supply and affordability of social housing and to support renters in the city.

Vancouver City Council approves 2025 operating and capital budget with 3.9% property tax increase

Vancouver City Council has totalling $2.34 billion for an overall property tax increase of 3.9%.

The approved 2025 Capital Budget is $880 million and supports delivery of initiatives outlined in the , which provides a total of $3.8 billion in infrastructure investments to improve Vancouver’s livability, sustainability and resilience.

The updated final budget documents will be made available at .

Vancouver Plan implementation hits major milestones this year

City Council highlighting significant progress in , reflecting the City’s commitment to addressing housing needs, advancing climate action and supporting economic vitality.

Adopted in 2022 after extensive public engagement, the Vancouver Plan serves as a unified roadmap for the city's future. It focuses on three key ideas that emerged from public input: equitable housing and complete neighbourhoods, an economy that works for all, and climate protection and restored ecosystems.

Broadway Plan updates to add 41,500 new homes over 30 years

Council . Council also adopted the Broadway Public Realm and Streetscape Plan, and the Civic District Plan, marking an important step in adding essential housing, job space and amenities that will meet the needs of today's residents and future generations.

CBO recommends demolition of building at 500 Dunsmuir Street

The Chief Building Official (CBO) submitted recommending City Council adopt a resolution to a danger to public safety.

If adopted, the property owner, 500 Dunsmuir Property Ltd., owned by Holborn Properties, will be required to demolish the structure.

Building maintenance, regardless of a building’s occupancy status, is the responsibility of the property owner.

500 Dunsmuir Street to be demolished due to life safety

City Council adopted a resolution to a danger to public safety. The property owner, 500 Dunsmuir Property, owned by Holborn Properties, will be required to demolish the structure. The owner is also required to preserve certain heritage features to be reused in any future development of the site, provided that can be accomplished safely.

Traffic flow restored on Oak and West Pender streets as City completes infrastructure upgrades

As 2024 draws to a close, the City of Vancouver is pleased to announce the recent completion of in the : Oak Street Sewer Upgrades and West Pender Street Water Upgrades: Phase 1.

The City thanks residents, businesses and commuters for their patience and cooperation while ongoing critical rehabilitation, renewal and development projects take place around the city.

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