Vancouver approves Rupert Renfrew Area plan

Vancouver City Council approved the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan to guide growth around two SkyTrain stations for 30 years. It promotes diverse housing, job spaces, public amenities, and flood risk management. High-density towers up to 45 storeys will be near stations, with incentives for below-market rentals. Villages will expand with shops and housing up to six storeys. The plan preserves employment lands, enhances green spaces, and limits underground parking to protect groundwater. Implementation involves site-by-site and city-initiated rezonings.