Marpole plan aims to increase family-friendly townhouses and condos

February 14, 2018 — One of the city’s oldest boroughs, Marpole is home to many young families. The community plan requires that new multi-unit developments (except for seniors and supportive housing) have two- and three-bedroom units for families as both market and social housing. The area’s amenities and well-regarded schools are among the reasons it appeals to families.

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Vancouver’s outdoor pools are making a bigger splash than ever

August 31, 2019 — The Vancouver Park Board is planning to build another full-size outdoor pool at South Vancouver’s Marpole Community Centre. The park board’s decision to build a new outdoor pool was not based on dollars and cents. Surveys show Vancouverites miss their outdoor pools. Opting to build an outdoor pool at Marpole is a case where citizen demand should trump cost.

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