Advocates promote an alternative to home demolition in Vancouver
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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In brief
Housing advocates in Metro Vancouver are pushing for innovative alternatives to the widespread demolition of detached homes. With approximately 30,000 single-family residences facing teardown across the region within the next decade as part of a national trend affecting 90,000 properties, experts propose sustainable renovation and adaptive reuse strategies. These alternatives aim to preserve existing housing stock while addressing affordability concerns and reducing environmental impact from construction waste.
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Advocates promote an alternative to home demolition in Vancouver
About 90,000 detached homes will be torn down nationally over the next decade, and one third of those will be in Metro Vancouver
