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2. Vancouver Movie Theatres: Closing the Door on Community and Cultural Spaces

2012

The last of our historic movie theatres are closing, leading to the loss of beloved neighbourhood landmarks and cultural spaces. Update: The Ridge Theatre (1949) was demolished in October 2013 Threat What is the threat to historic movie theatres? A number of iconic...

3. St. Paul’s Hospital: The Historic Burrard Building

2012

Burrard Street, at Comox Street The historic Burrard Building at St Paul’s Hospital is in a state of decay. Unless the Provincial Government approves the St. Paul’s Renewal Concept Plan to secure the future viability of the Hospital, and provides funding...

4. Schools: Sir James Douglas Elementary (1910-12) [lost]

2012

We recognize that much progress has been made on the issue of seismic upgrading, and can report improved communication with the Vancouver School Board. The lack of a comprehensive and detailed plan for the future of Vancouver’s historic schools, however,...

5. Strathcona North – Vancouver’s First Neighbourhood

2012

The heritage and character of Strathcona North of Hastings continue to face possible erosion due to continuing pressure to build social housing and other amenities in this area. One of Vancouver’s oldest houses at 502 Alexander Street is currently under threat...

6. Shaughnessy: Land Speculation Endangers Character

2012

A recent trend on the real estate market to sell property for land value alone has the potential to seriously harm the character of First and Second Shaughnessy neighbourhoods through loss of heritage properties. Realtors are advertising historic mansions as teardowns...