Vancouver's West Point Grey set to be transformed by Jericho Lands development
The Jericho Lands development received backing from Vancouver City Council last week. The First-Nations-led project has a massive footprint in the West Point Grey area, adding about 13,000 housing units over the next 25 years. To speak more on the coming changes are three guests representing the three nations involved with the project: Chief Jen Thomas with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Chief Wayne Sparrow with the Musqueam Indian Band and Coun. and spokesperson Wilson Williams with the Squamish Nation.
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