Community Planning Matters! David Wong - The History of South Vancouver

Name: Community Planning Matters! David Wong - The History of South Vancouver
Start: 2026-06-03T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-03T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Killarney St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Schedule

Wed Jun 03 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Killarney St, Vancouver, BC, Canada | Vancouver, BC

The History of South Vancouver: How this once independent municipality continues to shape, influence and build community.
Vancouver's legacy of neighbourhood-led planning—emphasizing livability, social cohesion, and context-sensitive design—has been overshadowed by citywide growth strategies prioritizing scale and financial yield over local needs and character.
This series will attempt to re-centre public understanding of neighbourhood planning's potentially crucial role in addressing key challenges, crucially, supporting housing affordability without compromising livability; balancing growth with infrastructure, services, and social capacity; and enhancing local democratic participation.
By sparking informed, inclusive conversations, we aim to empower residents to advocate for equitable, resilient neighbourhoods that honour Vancouver's historic planning strengths and build a more equitable and democratic urban future.