In Vancouver, Squamish Nation’s massive housing project seen as building block in reconciliation GlobeBC
The Squamish Nation’s plan to build a massive housing development in the heart of Vancouver is getting the enthusiastic backing of the mayor, even though the city will have little say over how construction proceeds.
Vancouver has no direct control over what happens, since the land is owned by the 4,000-member Squamish Nation and is not subject to any city zoning or bylaws. The Squamish don’t even need to make formal applications to the city. In an interview earlier this week, Squamish council member Khelsilem said his nation sees the development as “the beginning of a new era” and a chance to create a new narrative about Senakw. On a practical level, the project will benefit Vancouver, while providing Squamish members with funds for social services, including housing, said Khelsilem, who uses only one name.
Mr. Benge, who said his only information on the project had come from media reports, said he was concerned about how so many new residents would fit into the area. The mayor said he’s had a couple of informal talks with the Squamish about the development, and his council will get together with the nation’s council for a dinner on Monday, a meeting intended as a getting-to-know-you event, not a land negotiation.
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