Kenneth Chan
Kenneth is the Urbanized Editor of Daily Hive. He covers everything from local architecture and urban issues to design, economic development, and more. He has worked in various roles in the company since joining in 2012. Got a story idea? Email Kenneth at kenneth@dailyhive.com
Sweeping new housing policies reshaping Downtown Eastside approved
Major changes are coming to the challenging neighbourhood.
- Kenneth Chan
- 9 hours ago
This is the design of the new state-of-the-art animal shelter for Vancouver
A modern facility for happier and healthier animals.
- Kenneth Chan
- 11 hours ago
Rentals, grocery store, childcare for 160 kids to replace Vancouver gas station
For the corner of Oak Street and West 41st Avenue.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
Bold landmark towers to create a gateway for Surrey City Centre
An architecturally unique design as a nod to Whalley's heritage.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
$25-million federal funding for 1,600-seat concert hall at Langley Events Centre
Another major expansion of Langley Events Centre.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
Fraser Highway reopens beneath new Green Timbers SkyTrain station
After over eight months of full road closures for construction.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
Contentious new Vancouver Aquatic Centre clears key approval hurdle
The controversial project is also facing a lawsuit against the Park Board.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 16, 2025
Vancouver City Council approves 'safer' versions of single-stair residential buildings
Vancouver has rejected the B.C. government's concept.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 16, 2025
Canadian condo market rebound possible in late 2026 and 2027
"Condos remain a vital component of Canada’s current and future housing stock."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 16, 2025
New B.C.-wide group calls for return of local decision-making on housing
"Recent provincial housing strategy is causing irreversible damage."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2025
Aboriginal title ruling killed initial sale deal for Richmond luxury hotel
The ruling in south Richmond impacted a property in north Richmond.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2025
Langley Township to join appeal over Aboriginal title ruling impacting property rights
"Private property rights is the foundation of our economy."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2025
Vancouver's free FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE to welcome 25,000+ daily
The most elaborate public event since the Olympics.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2025
Dozens of TransLink bus routes to see improved service in new year
Reaching 33% of TransLink's plan to boost bus services.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2025
Inside the new St. Paul’s Hospital as it nears its final year before opening
A high-tech hospital with expanded capacity.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2025
Killarney Park practice facility for FIFA World Cup teams reaches completion
One of Vancouver's two practice facilities.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2025
Milestone reached as Vancouver empty homes fall below 1,000 properties
A range of factors are in play.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2025
16 Metro Vancouver mayors urge B.C. government to unwind housing legislation
"Undermines local democracy and ignores the realities of the communities."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2025

















