Reprinted from the Georgia Straight: Vancouver City Council voted unanimously this morning to save the York Theatre, agreeing to a 100 percent density transfer for the site. Staff had recommended only a one-third density transfer, which advocates working to secure the theatre's future said would effectively kill plans to save the venue. Now all that's… Continue reading City Council unanimously approves York Theatre protection!
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The Cultch’s last stand to save The York, and how you can help
The Vancouver East Cultural Centre has been battling to save Commercial Drive's historic York Theatre from demolition, thereby depriving Vancouver of another stunning medium-sized heritage cultural venue. I previously wrote about efforts to save the York, and about some of its history on Beyond Robson. The Cultch has found a benefactor who is willing to… Continue reading The Cultch’s last stand to save The York, and how you can help
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