City of Vancouver approves measures to protect unique character of Chinatown

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Carlito Pablo, Georgia Straight, December 10, 2015

Vancouver council has moved to preserve Chinatown’s heritage for present and future generations.

In a meeting Thursday (December 10), councillors approved a legacy program to rehabilitate 12 heritage buildings owned by Chinese family clan and benevolent societies.

Councillors also endorsed the reallocation of unused grant money to upgrade buildings in the historic district next year. Read more…

Heritage buildings in Chinatown are in need of repairs.
Photo Credit: MARK AMPANA

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