A Massive High-Rise Tower Plan
Threatens the Jericho Lands

The proposed MSTDC/CLC development’s huge costs include the UBC SkyTrain extension, which is extremely expensive relative to other transit options, and infrastructure upgrades for 28,000+ new residents. Taxpayers will bear much of the financial burden for transit and infrastructure.

The MSTDC/CLC plan lacks commitment to affordable housing, relying on uncertain government funding and leaving taxpayers liable. It prioritizes luxury housing for wealthy investors, ignoring Vancouver’s urgent need for housing for essential workers and everyday residents.

The Canada Lands Company owns one-quarter of the site. Why is this federal crown corporation planning to turn its share to MSTDC, a for-profit company? What about insisting that its share be used for genuinely affordable housing?

The proposed 49-story skyscrapers would tower over Jericho Beach and obstruct Vancouver’s landmark views, overshadow Jericho Park, harm ecosystems, impact park users' recreational experience, and violate city bylaws against shading public parks, raising concerns about fairness and environmental impact.

The luxury high-rise development will result in massive traffic congestion during construction, and with 28,000+ new residents living there. It would hinder public access to popular recreation destinations like Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks while worsening Vancouver's already heavy traffic.

Tall towers fail to provide suitable housing for families and seniors or foster essential social connections necessary for physical and mental well-being. The Jericho Lands should be a vibrant, livable neighborhood, not an exclusive and soul-less high-rise enclave for wealthy owners.

The proposed towers risk diminishing groundwater flow to Jericho Beach Park and generate significant carbon emissions during construction. High-rises also have higher long-term emissions than mid or low-rise wood and mass timber buildings.

High-rise towers take four years to construct and are costly, while modular low to mid-rise buildings can be built in under two years at lower costs, offering faster and more affordable housing solutions for moderate-income Vancouverites.