Councillor Peter Meiszner

Feel like I’ve been using the word “transformational” too much lately - but the Broadway Subway Project truly is. Can’t wait for this to open; it will be a game changer and connect our region like never before. #vanpoli @translink.ca

Tonight, we approved a major new hotel at Granville and Davie in downtown Vancouver. With over 400 rooms, restaurant, conference space—this is GREAT news for Granville & a direct result of ABC’s Hotel Development policy changes and motion. Video: www.instagram.com/reel/DTj26zs... #vanpoli

Vancouver council has approved major changes, including allowing buildings up to 32 storeys in parts of the Downtown Eastside.

The city says it’ll help replace unsafe SROs + add social/rental housing.

🎙️ @petermeiszner.bsky.social walks through the changes: pdst.fm/e/traffic.me...

London Drugs is closing another Vancouver location, citing safety concerns. @petermeiszner.bsky.social on What’s driving it — and what happens next for the neighbourhood? 🎧
Listen to The Jill Bennett Show: pdst.fm/e/traffic.me...

Together, we are working to bring more affordable housing to downtown Vancouver, close to public transit, amenities, parks, schools and employment centres.

And at 450 Pacific Street, Entre Nous Femmes and Hogans Alley Society are building 91 new affordable homes for women-led households, seniors, those with disabilities, and Indigenous and Black communities.

At 95 Nelson Street, Brightside Homes is constructing 🏠 283 affordable homes, a👶44-space childcare centre and a new 🚒 New Firehall 8 on city land.

Friday was a fantastic day of groundbreakings, as councillors joined federal & provincial ministers, along with our non-profit partners at Brightside Community Homes Foundation, Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society and Hogan's Alley Society, to break ground on hundreds of new, affordable rental homes.

Vancouver Pride Parade photo

1) Clr @petermeiszner.bsky.social has a motion to maintain financial support for the Vancouver Pride Society, including the Pride Parade & Davie St Block Party.

We've already lost one big summer event (fireworks). Let's keep the city fun and vibrant and maintain the Pride events.

Vancouver council has recognized Michael Audain with the Freedom of the City Award for his extraordinary contributions to housing, social justice and the arts in Vancouver, across British Columbia and Canada. More info on the recognition: vancouver.ca/news-calenda... #vanpoli

Great to connect in person with members of the Gastown Residents Association & Vancouver Police Department at the new Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre to work together to improve safety and support for residents and small businesses in the neighbourhood. #vanpoli

heard this recently - it's fantastic news for Granville Island and students at ECU.

The False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility has completed a major expansion of its innovative sewage heat recovery system. This expansion supports a growing network which supplies low carbon heating to 47 buildings, representing over 10,000 residents, Emily Carr University, Creekside CC and more.

On Wednesday night the City of Vancouver celebrated the individuals, organizations, and creative voices whose contributions have strengthened Vancouver’s communities, elevated its literary landscape and preserved the city’s unique history. #vanpoli #excellence

In 2024, the City of Vancouver invested more than $17M in arts and culture through operating and capital grants to cultural organizations, and the city is working to secure 800,000 square feet of cultural space and 400 units of affordable artist housing. #vanpoli #artsandculture

It was an honour to help open the 44th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) at the Playhouse Thursday night. VIFF 2025 runs October 2-12 and features some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions & more. @viffest.bsky.social

Here are all 76 Vancouver restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2025 We lost a few, but gained a few. Here's all the info on the prestigious awards.

Two Vancouver restaurants were awarded stars in this year’s Michelin Guide: Sumibiyaki Arashi and Sushi Hyun. For all 76 restaurants recognized by Michelin Guide in Vancouver, click here: www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-dri... via @viawesome.bsky.social

Celebrated excellence at the Michelin Guide Awards in Vancouver Thursday evening. Our city's restaurants and bars are flourishing, and while we've always known they are world-class, it's exciting to see them honoured by an international organization like Michelin Guide.

A map showing the current detour between the Arbutus Greenway and Kent, and a potential gap fix which connects the two properly.

Everyone that rides through here knows that the connection between the Arbutus Greenway and Kent sucks. No wayfinding, steep hills, parking lots, 6-lane arterials... The good news is a motion from @mikeklassen.bsky.social aims to fix this! Along with much needed improvements on Kent. (1/3)

The crowd was electric last night at the Fiesta Mexicana celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Art Gallery! Clr. Dominato and I were honoured to join members of ‘Comunidad Mexicana en Vancouver’, provincial ministers and the new consul general to mark this important day. 🇲🇽 🎉

You’ve got until 3pm to check out the Abbott Street Lunch Meet street party, between West Hastings and Pender, sponsored by the @hxbia.bsky.social. Loving this activation of the block and hope it can be expanded to more days. Also don’t miss the Pastel de Nata from Casa De Nata on Abbott.

We are proud to help create these affordable rental homes in partnership with the Province & the non-profit housing sector.

I was pleased to join the housing minister & non-profit partner Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society for the groundbreaking of 97 new affordable rental homes on Adanac St. This is 1 of 3 affordable housing projects in the city benefiting from city CHIP grants, land equity & fee exemptions. #vanpoli

Vancouver councillors want answers from Airbnb after CTV News reports on illegal listings by long-term tenants Two Vancouver city councillors from different sides of the political spectrum want answers from Airbnb, after CTV News reported on multiple condo owners whose long-term tenants illegally listed their ...

I’m concerned to hear about what these condo owners went through, and what appears to be a slow response from AirBNB. City staff and provincial officials are in touch with AirBNB to ensure any loopholes are closed and processes are being followed.
Story: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Congratulations to the winners of the @downtownvan.bsky.social Appreciation Awards! Community builders and organizations who are making a real positive impact on our city’s downtown and its future including Mission Possible, Douglas Coupland, William Donnellan and others. 🥇

Vancouver's popular pop-up plazas becoming permanent fixtures Plazas and public spaces: what are we getting right, and where are we going wrong?

These plazas have boosted vibrancy in our neighbourhoods, helping provide “third spaces” for residents to relax, gather and socialize. ☀️ ☕️ Looking forward to the completion of two new permanent ones - Hastings & Kamloops and Bute & Robson soon. vancouversun.com/news/local-n... #vanpoli

Joined my fellow councillors for a tour of social enterprise Sole Food Street Farms today in the Olympic Village. For the past 16 years, Sole Food has been producing locally grown and sustainable produce and providing employment for up to 30 people on their 3 acre site. 🥕 🍏 🍅

Meeting with Marpole Neighbourhood House and South Vancouver Neighbourhood House members to discuss priorities for the Neighbourhood. Group photo including councillors.

Excellent chat yesterday with members of the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House & Marpole N.H., on continuing to advance South Van priorities at council including transit service improvements + city amenities like rec facilities & plazas for this underserved part of our city.

Please report via 3-1-1 or email me. Thanks.

Celebrated the vibrant energy of Latin America today at Caranval del Sol! ☀️ This annual festival continues to grow, uniting the diverse and vibrant Latin American cultures across our city, and serving up a wide array of entertainment, music, food, and more! A festival I always look forward to.