Did you see what Vancouver just demolished
It's been a busy week at City Hall, and a quick look at the issued building permits from May 1st shows us a familiar pattern on the west side. We're seeing more demolitions of older homes.
Specifically, there was a permit issued for the demolition of a 1931 single detached house at 3580 West 17th Avenue, valued at $40,000 for the deconstruction. Another permit was issued for a 1983 dwelling at 4713 Beatrice Street in East Van, for $55,000. These aren't just old houses; they’re part of the fabric, the visual history of our neighbourhoods. When these go, it changes the feel of a street.
* **3580 W 17TH AVENUE**: Demolition of a 1931 Single Detached House. * **4713 BEATRICE STREET**: Demolition of a 1983 one-family dwelling. * **2073 E 7TH AVENUE**: Another demolition of a one-family dwelling.
This steady, almost quiet, erosion of Vancouver Specials and other older homes feels like a constant hum in the background of development. Beautiful out here. Complicated in here. That's the coast. It makes you wonder what's coming next for these lots, and how many more pieces of our city's past will vanish.
Kenji Nakashima, MiTL Sports Desk, Vancouver.
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