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10. Commercial Drive: Grandview’s main street

2015

Commercial Drive has evolved over the years into a vibrant street that is an interesting mixture of textures, tastes, cultures and activities. It is outstanding not only for its significant heritage buildings but also for its unique sense of place and experience. As...

Intro: 2014 Top10 Watch List

2014

In the past year there has been some good news for the heritage community. On December 4, 2013, Vancouver City Council approved the Heritage Action Plan to update the city’s existing Heritage Conservation program. The Plan identified a total of 14 action items some...

1. Hollywood Theatre: Community cultural spaces

2014

The Hollywood Theatre is a precious community landmark built in 1935-36. This intact Art Deco theatre is important for its unique interior and exterior architectural features and its use as a community cultural space. It is one of our last intact neighborhood...

2. First Shaughnessy – the push is on: The Fleck Mansion & other estate houses are on the ropes

2014

With the upcoming review of the effectiveness of the 1982 First Shaughnessy Overall Development Plan, requests for demolitions are piling up at City Hall. Architects are targeting the pre-date (1940) revered and treasured houses, in an attempt to get demolition...

3. Kerrisdale Baptist Church – our heritage churches

2014

[Lost – an early morning fire Nov. 6, 2016 took care of what the date with the excavator would’ve started]. With declining attendance at many Vancouver churches, potential church closures are rampant, and threaten the loss of many significant heritage...