Vancouver one of the world’s largest demolition centres – Construct Connect
October 16, 2024
Landlocked Vancouver is among the world’s largest demolition centres based upon a per capita population basis, said Glyn Lewis, owner of Renewal Development, a four-year-old company that focuses on relocating homes slated for demolition.
“There is no place to go but up,” he said of such areas as single family homes or old buildings make way for multiple residential units or higher rising buildings.
Lewis said while he understands the densification needs, municipalities need to change the practices associated with conventional demolition.
“It is extremely wasteful,” said Lewis, who holds a master’s degree in sustainable community development.
