City of Vancouver backs down on Kitsilano supportive housing project – BC [Video]

The City of Vancouver has backed down in its legal fight over a controversial proposed supportive housing building in Kitsilano.

City council approved the rezoning application for the 13-storey project at Arbutus Street and West 8th Avenue in 2022.

Shortly after, the Kitsilano Coalition launched a court challenge seeking a judicial review of the council’s decision. The City of Vancouver has consented to the judicial review, meaning the rezoning has been quashed.

The Kitsilano Coalition also says it has been in discussions with the city and the mayor’s office who have shown interest in creating a different type of project.

“It is what it is,” Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said.

“I think the bigger question is we have to rethink these projects and go back to the drawing board. We have to make sure that the projects that are presented work in the context of setting everyone up for success.”

Lucy Maloney, councillor with …