City of Vancouver ends support for Arbutus supportive housing project

The planned 13-storey supportive housing tower near Vancouver's future Arbutus SkyTrain Station, initially approved for 129 studio units, will not proceed due to legal challenges and community opposition citing concerns about crime and public disorder. The court ruled against provincial legislative amendments meant to advance the project. The city is reconsidering smaller supportive housing options and pausing new supportive housing projects, while social housing continues.