City of Vancouver staff outline regional hurdles to new housing on industrial lands

Vancouver is reassessing select industrial lands for potential mixed-use, including housing, while aiming to protect its industrial base. Five key sites near transit hubs are under review, each with unique challenges like flood risk and freight rail proximity. Rezoning will be slow, requiring regional approval and area planning. Some sites qualify for limited housing under a regional "200 m clause." Future development must balance job space, economic goals, and public benefits.