Sim eyes Burnaby as model to improve housing density in Vancouver

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Sim eyes Burnaby as model to improve housing density in Vancouver

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim outlined a new housing plan Wednesday, giving a nod to a neighbouring city as a role model for improving density. Monika Gul reports.

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