Grants and Contributions

Three bridges span False Creek connecting Vancouver’s densely populated downtown peninsula with the rest of the city, however none of the three bridges have been upgraded to meet modern seismic performance criteria that would prevent full or partial collapses and allow them to resume operations shortly after an earthquake. Of the three bridges, the Cambie Bridge was identified as the most eligible to be seismically upgraded, as it is the newest and would achieve the highest level of seismic performance, making it likely to see minimal damage or service disruptions in the 475-year return period earthquake.Given the high-level of expected seismic performance following the retrofit, the Cambie Bridge could be made operable for emergency vehicles shortly after an earthquake, following a post-disaster inspection. Reopening the bridge quickly will be critical to public safety, as it would serve as the primary route connecting the downtown peninsula with the rest of Vancouver.

The planning project is comprised of a series of activities that will focus on the integration of regional transit and housing, alignment with federal objectives and metrics, and engagement with Indigenous peoples, to support the development of an Integrated Regional Plan.

The project includes restoration of a greenspace, constructing a creek, with wetlands/riparian features to connect to Canyon Creek upstream, foreshore works for the protection of fish and fish habitat, a storm sewer connection, bioswales, landscaping, and interpretive and educational signage for public education and awareness. The Multi-Use Path will be rerouted and improved to allow for site connectivity and access to the viewing deck.

The Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund aims to limit short-term rentals that take away units from the long-term rental market across the country. This is accomplished by providing grant funding to municipalities and Indigenous communities with existing strict regulatory regimes to support the local enforcement of short-term rental restrictions in an effort to make more long-term housing units available in Canada.

The project aims to develop an evidence-based implementation plan for a Tiny House Community in east Kelowna, aiming to create scalable, sustainable housing solutions to address local housing needs and enhance affordability and homelessness prevention through policy frameworks and evaluations.

To develop a feasibility study for the replicability and scalability of the Home Relocation and Repurposing Program (combining existing demolition and permitting data and custom technology to save, relocate, and retrofit good homes) in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

A new Cultural Building in Vancouver, British Columbia that will house a centre for the visual arts. The current facility is too small to serve the entire community, has insufficient climate controls, and requires seismic upgrading. The centre will include various forms of visual art, collections from Canadian and international artists, and collaborations with Indigenous artists.

Communities across Canada that have a significant issue with homelessness and will have increased supports for their vulnerable populations through Reaching Home. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

A rehabilitation project in Vancouver, BC for First Nations, Metis and Inuit women who live in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). The centre will be safe, led and operated by First Nations, Metis and Inuit women, and holistic in its approach to provide spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support. The Centre will consist of the ground level and a new mezzanine level. The ground level will contain the Reception Desk, the Great Hall, Community Kitchen, community utilities including Shower Rooms and Community Laundry, a Multi-purpose space for Art Therapy, as well as social spaces for community and cultural connection.

The Arbutus Greenway & W 41st Ave Crossing Project is a safety improvement project at one of the key intersections on Vancouver’s primary North-South greenway connection. The project will achieve a safer intersection crossing through a realignment of the Greenway.