Holborn Properties, which owns the structure at 500 Dunsmuir Street, said it has worked with local authorities to ensure the vacant building was up to fire and life safety code.
WATCH: The debate continues over the fate of a Vancouver heritage hotel ordered by city coucil to be demolished. Kristen Robinson reports the company that owns the former Dunsmuir Hotel is pushing back against accusations it deliberately allowed the building to become dilapidated.Deteriorating to the point it was at risk of a “catastrophic collapse”, Vancouver city council voted unanimously on Dec.
SFU city program director Andy Yan told Global News it appears to be a case of “demolition by neglect.” “From the outset, we have had plans to redevelop this location and have submitted three proposals over the course of 10 years to the City, each with a view to revitalization that would benefit the community,” Holborn said via email, acknowledging none of the proposals had been successful.
Housing advocate and former Vancouver councillor Jean Swanson said there should be some sort of penalty imposed on the building’s owner.Story continues below advertisement When asked if it would develop an office building at the site under the current Downtown District C2 zoning, Holborn said downtown Vancouver currently has a surplus of office space.
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