Our Work

Physical Revitalization

Increasing the supply of quality housing across Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside

Bob & Michael’s Place

Bob & Michael’s Place is a response to one of our neighbourhood’s greatest needs, providing stable shelter and housing.

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Cityscape view with high-rise buildings, green trees lining the streets, and a cloudy sky over the downtown area.
A storefront with a bright yellow sign reading "Hang Loong Herbal Products Inc." in red letters. The sign features Chinese characters above the English text. The store's entrance has colorful murals depicting characters in traditional Chinese attire, with a backdrop of clouds and mountains. A tree partially blocks the view, and a black EV car is parked in front of the store.

Storefront & Awning Restoration Project

The Storefront & Awning Restoration Project helps local businesses restore their façades and signage, preserving Chinatown’s character while creating a more vibrant and welcoming streetscape.

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A woman in a purple dress with a headband speaking at a podium with a Vancouver Coastal Health banner, with an audience seated in front of her inside a room with large windows showing trees outside.

Lily’s Community Health Centre

Lily’s Community Health Centre brings integrated, accessible health care to residents of Bob & Michael’s Place and the surrounding Downtown Eastside community

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May Wah Hotel

The May Wah Hotel preserves an important piece of Chinatown’s history while providing a safe and affordable home for low-income residents and seniors.

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The image shows the exterior of a multi-story brick building with a sign that reads 'MAY WAH HOTEL' and Chinese characters below. The building has several windows with some displaying items inside. There are also red banners with Chinese characters hanging on poles in front of the building, and a yellow awning with additional Chinese and English text.
Night view of a traditional Chinese style gate with yellow-tiled roofs, colorful decorative elements, and Chinese characters on a blue sign. City buildings and street with few cars and streetlights in the background.

Uplighting Project

The Uplighting Project illuminates Chinatown’s historic architecture, creating a safer, more welcoming neighbourhood while bringing its distinctive character to life after dark.

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