After London Drugs, the DTES needs active storefronts and a balanced economic strategy
The closure of the London Drugs at Woodward’s is deeply felt. For many people in our neighbourhood, it wasn’t just another retailer — it was an accessible place to buy […]
Help Us Fill Empty Storefronts in the DTES
Send a Letter of Support Today The Downtown Eastside is full of potential—but far too many storefronts in our neighbourhood remain empty. In the Hastings Crossing BIA area alone, over […]
Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside’s economic decline
Originally written by Landon Hoyt for Business In Vancouver on Sep 24, 2024 As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in Vancouver’s DTES neighbourhood has enabled […]