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OneCity Vancouver says it would push to redevelop the 3.2-acre Kingsgate Mall site at East Broadway and Kingsway into a mixed-use complex if its candidates win seats on October 17.
Vancouver Magazine lists every City Council candidate by party, with brief platform summaries from each group, nine days before the October 17 election.
Seven seats are on the ballot October 17. Parties differ on how much to spend and how fast to build, with a $438-million borrowing question also on the ballot.
Vancouver Is Awesome compiled economy platform positions from all seven mainstream parties ahead of the October 17 election, covering property taxes, small business, permitting, and job creation.
Vancouver Is Awesome compiled housing platform positions from all seven mainstream parties ahead of the October 17 election, covering affordable homes, supportive housing, renter protections, and zoning.
Vancouver Is Awesome compiled public safety positions from all seven mainstream parties ahead of the October 17 election, covering policing, drug use, mental health response, and crime prevention.
OneCity published its housing platform on 2 October, committing to build affordable housing on municipal land and to allow taller buildings in every neighbourhood.
OneCity candidates announced a plan on 30 September to rebuild the Britannia community centre complex and convert the Kingsgate Mall site into a new public hub with a pool, library, and rental housing.
OneCity published a culture platform on 29 September proposing two new libraries, funding for the removal of the viaducts and redevelopment of Hogan's Alley, and changes to rules for street performers and late-night businesses.
OneCity published a council platform on 29 September committing to present the city budget line by line and to introduce ranked ballot voting for the mayoral race.
OneCity's three Park Board candidates published a platform on 29 September calling for three new pools, a 40 per cent tree canopy target, and a dedicated funding stream for the Park Board.
OneCity's five School Board candidates published a platform on 29 September proposing to keep Kingsgate Mall and the Britannia site in public ownership and rebuild both as hubs with new schools, childcare, and housing.
OneCity published a statement on September 27 explaining its position on each component of the Vote Palestine pledge, accepting some parts and declining others.
Kareem Allam, Andy Lin and Iona Bonamis (陶思穎) spoke to The Tyee about hateful comments they have received on social media during the 2026 Vancouver municipal election campaign.