Vancouver built up fast—but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning
Phys.org
March 2, 2026
In 1957, Vancouver took a decisive turn in its urban development when city council lifted the eight-story height limit in the West End neighborhood on the downtown peninsula, opening the door to high-rise living along English Bay. Over the next two decades, more than 300 mid- to high-rise concrete apartment buildings went up, some rising beyond 30 stories.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/2/2026