Equitable Development Planning

Equitable Development is an approach to strategically invest in programs and policies to help create vibrant, healthy and safe communities that increase access to opportunities and reduce or eliminate disparities. This approach centers on using a data-driven place-based approach to partner with local community members to address specific needs for each community.

Brownfields

Assessment Project

Recently awarded a $600,000 grant from the US EPA to update the citywide brownfields site inventory.

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Fourth Plain Commons

Place-Specific Results

A robust community engagement process resulted in this mixed-use project located on Fourth Plain Boulevard that includes affordable housing, flex and event space, an outdoor plaza and an activity lawn.

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Fourth Plain for All

Investing in Fourth Plain

Over the next three years, the City will invest more than $25 million into central Vancouver neighborhoods near Fourth Plain Boulevard thanks to federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Reside Vancouver

An Anti-Displacement Strategy

In order to ensure equitable development in central Vancouver, the City proactively developed a policy strategy to address potential risks of displacement for current residents.

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