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6. Gordon T. Legg Residence (1899) [lost]

2011

1241 Harwood Street This very significant late Victorian-era estate house will be demolished unless the City of Vancouver approves an onsite density bonus of 26,000 square feet. The density cannot be transferred offsite as the Heritage Density Bank has been frozen...

7. Collingwood Library (1951)

2011

This was the first example of Modernist architecture in the Vancouver Public Library system and has been serving the Collingwood community for 60 years. Too many tasteless exterior and interior changes as well as poor maintenance, have marred the open and inviting...

8. Lower Mount Pleasant (1888’s on)

2011

This historic neighbourhood, rich in residential, commercial and industrial heritage, continues to deteriorate. In the past year, two more of its heritage homes – 302 and 304 West 6th Avenue – were demolished. It will take swift action on the part of the City of...

9. Granville Street, Downtown

2011

The historic character of Granville Street continues to be threatened, and there is a distinct possibility that the older, smaller heritage buildings, which are unique to the area, will be destroyed in the name of “progress” and a desire to “clean up” the area. A...

10. 2400 Motel on Kingsway (1946)

2011

2400 Kingsway City Council has voted to redevelop the 2400 Motel – Kingsway’s iconic landmark – is demolition inevitable or can we retain some of the site’s character within a new development? Threat What is the threat to the 2400 Motel? In November 2010 Vancouver...