Economic Prosperity and Housing
Economic development and housing services enhance our community today, and for future generations
With Vancouver growing rapidly and evolving from a suburban to an urban destination, our goal is to focus on an equitable economy and improve our community’s livability and prosperity.
Our work includes oversight of the City’s economic opportunity and development, business assistance functions such as business recruitment and retention, building infrastructure that attracts private investors to our city, housing and human needs programs, including the City’s Affordable Housing Fund and parking services.
Downtown Vancouver Redevelopment Assessment
The Downtown Vancouver Redevelopment Assessment summarizes the current demographic, economic, and real estate market conditions within the Downtown Vancouver area. The broad assessment of conditions in the report analyzes characteristics of distinct Redevelopment Opportunity Areas, including the development capacity of vacant and underutilized sites, highlighting strategic parcels that represent critical opportunities to maximize development potential and catalyze further development. The report includes a range of strategies and recommendations to support the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties within downtown to accommodate the projected growth and housing and economic development goals, while addressing historic injustices and ensuring that historically marginalized and underserved communities within the City benefit from this growth.
Laurel Manor: A safe place to call home
Laurel Manor: A safe place to call home tells the story of Starla, 68, who after a tough year, found peace at Laurel Manor. With the help of the City of Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund, this special apartment community opened in January 2025 and offers 82 units to seniors who need safe, affordable housing. Read the full story.
2024 Housing Report
The 2024 Housing Report for the City of Vancouver is now available, providing insight on the ongoing housing need, updates on the Housing Action Plan, the implementation of a new rental registration program, and more.
2017-2023 Affordable Housing Report
The 2017-2023 Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) Report for the City of Vancouver is available, highlighting the core goals and strategies of AHF and the impact that these funds have on creating and preserving affordable homes, contributing to efforts to end homelessness, collaborating with nonprofit and for-profit agencies to promote housing variety and leveraging City investments to maximize quality, affordable housing.
