The Jericho Lands give First Nations a say in Vancouver’s future. But some say the development is too large [Video]

First Nations leadership and Vancouver residents are butting heads over a massive, Indigenous-led development in West Point Grey.

The Jericho Lands project promises to add 13,000 housing units in buildings ranging in height from four to 49 storeys, along with businesses and community spaces. 

“We want to make sure we’re all part of the future, shaping a future that is Vancouver,” Squamish Nation Coun. Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams said. 

The development by MST Development Corporation, which is co-owned by the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, is one of several Indigenous-led projects shaping the city’s skyline. 

While ground has yet to be broken on the Jericho Lands development, the Squamish Nation’s Sen̓áḵw project, which promises to add about 6,000 homes in Kitsilano, is taking shape about four kilometres to the east. The recently announced Heather Lands development just west of Queen Elizabeth Park, meanwhile, aims to offer 2,600 housing units for affordable rates. 

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