Joanne Lee-Young for The Vancouver Sun, on July 6, 2016
Some of this real estate and renovation activity in Chinatown is, inadvertently, putting the soul of these buildings at risk of being lost, according to community organizers such as June Chow.
Joanne Lee-Young for The Vancouver Sun, on July 6, 2016
Real estate wheeling and dealing for land and buildings in Chinatown has sparked a heated debate over what in the area should be protected or developed. Out of this, some owners of designated heritage buildings in Chinatown have been encouraged with grant money to restore their properties.Some of this real estate and renovation activity in Chinatown is, inadvertently, putting the soul of these buildings at risk of being lost, according to community organizers such as June Chow.