Vancouver’s city council has approved a high-density development concept for a 36-hectare site on the city’s west side, involving13,000 new homes. The Council says the Jericho Lands Policy Statement sets the direction for development of the land owned by a joint venture that includes three First Nations. It says the project unfolding over 25 to 30 years will potentially house 24,000 residents and include 8 hectares of parks and 4 hectares of public space. The land is owned by the Canada Lands Company and MST Nations, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. The council voted to advance the proposal after two hours of public comments at a meeting Wednesday, according to posts by the Vancouver City Clerk on social media. The project had been opposed by some residents, including the group Jericho Coalition…
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