Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver promised to

Launch a youth housing pilot project

Promised by

Ken Sim

ABC Vancouver / A Better City

Status

Kept

Policy areas

Jurisdiction

Vancouver

Dates

Published May 26, 2026 Updated May 26, 2026

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Status Guide

Made

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In Progress

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Kept

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Broken

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Unknown

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Statement

Launch a youth housing pilot project in partnership with BC Housing.

Overview

Launch a youth housing pilot project in partnership with BC Housing.

Timeline

Status update

Status changed to Kept

Apr 1, 2025

Inter-departmental development metrics reviewed and approved simplified structural clearance tracks.
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Evidence update

Evidence added

May 1, 2024

Added 1 evidence source. Opened a 40-unit temporary supportive youth capsule shelter in East Vancouver in partnership with BC Housing.
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Evidence update

Evidence added

Nov 1, 2023

Added 1 evidence source. Passed initial streamlining bylaws reducing architectural and site-servicing pre-negotiation periods.
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Evidence Sources

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