Marina Vile always dreamed of owning a home, especially after experiencing homelessness briefly as a child. At 28, she purchased a blue house with a…
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Vancouver City Council boosts affordable housing supply
By The Citizen on September 11, 2024
The Vancouver City Council passed an emergency interim ordinance Monday night that clears the way for more accessory dwelling units, duplexes, cottage clusters and small-lot…
Vancouver City Council selects 4 developers for Heights District project
By The Citizen on August 29, 2024
The Vancouver City Council this week gave the green light to hash out agreements with four developers to work on the planned Heights District project…
City proposes 150-bed bridge shelter at site of former Naydenov building in central Vancouver
By The Citizen on August 21, 2024
The city of Vancouver has announced a potential location for its planned 150-bed homeless shelter: a two-story building at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., in the…
City announces new Vancouver city manager to replace Eric Holmes
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
The Vancouver City Council selected Deputy City Manager Lon Pluckhahn to replace outgoing City Manager Eric Holmes, who announced earlier this year he would retire…
Vancouver City Council considers zoning changes to promote affordable housing
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
The city of Vancouver is considering more short-term zoning changes to increase the city’s housing options, most notably a mobile home park zoning district that…
Filling big shoes: Vancouver City Council to reveal finalists for city manager position Wednesday
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
The three finalists for the city of Vancouver’s open city manager position will be announced Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver makes progress on street safety plan
By The Citizen on July 10, 2024
Summer is in full swing and with it comes road work and construction projects. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Council again raises doubts about funding for Vancouver homeless shelter
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The Clark County Council is once again leaning toward making the city of Vancouver go through a lengthy committee process to acquire the funding it…
Clark County Council rejects quick action to help Vancouver pay for 150-bed homeless shelter
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver’s request for quick help to pay for a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read more… Source: The Columbian