Contacts
City of Vancouver staff who work on Downtown Eastside issues:
Related Links
The following are some Web sites of organizations and groups that play a role in the Downtown Eastside.
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Great Beginnings
Great Beginnings was created by the city and funded by provincial government. Over three years from 2008 to 2011, $10 million will be given to celebrate the history, heritage and culture of Vancouver’s first urban areas. Gastown, Chinatown, Japantown and Strathcona
Carrall Street Greenway
The Carrall Street Greenway is a major public realm, community building and economic revitalization initiative. This project is led by the City of Vancouver's Engineering and Planning departments and involves many other departments, including Park Board and the Office of Cultural Affairs.
Chinatown Revitalization Program
The Program began in 1999 as part of the City of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Revitalization Program. The goal for the project was to bring together community members to address several key issues in the area, such as safety and economic growth through an extensive community engagement and building process.
Four Pillars Coalition
The Four Pillars Coalition works toward a safer city through more comprehensive policing and improved drug treatment.
DTES.ca
A community
web site published by Community Directions.
Downtown
Eastside Community Profile
Find community events, plus information on local history, heritage, planning, zoning, Census statistics and more.
Downtown
Eastside Residents Association
A community-based activist organization that focuses on housing,
poverty, employment, and community planning issues.
DERA
Archives
The Downtown Eastside Residents Association's collection of
records, documents, plans and photographs on the area.
BC
Housing
An agency of the provincial government that develops, manages and
administers provincial and federal-provincial housing and properties.
It also has an on-going partnership with the City of Vancouver.
Carnegie
Centre Reading Room
Located in the heart of the Downtown Eastside, the centre provides
community-based social, cultural, recreational, and educational programs
and activities.
Downtown
Eastside Women's Centre Association
Provides a safe temporary home for women and children in crisis
in the community. It is also committed to helping them find housing,
employment, and health care.
BC
Non-Profit Housing Association
Represents the interests of the non-profit housing sector to government
and the public. The association participates in housing policy and
program
development with all levels of government.
Downtown
Eastside Youth Activities Services
Provides youth and adults in the Downtown Eastside with emotional,
social, and economic support through its programs.
Lord
Strathcona Elementary School
Vancouver's oldest and one of its largest schools.
Tradeworks
A program that provides youth with skills, training and work opportunities.
Vancouver
Agreement
The Vancouver Agreement is a commitment by the federal government,
the Province of B.C., and the City of Vancouver to work together to
support sustainable economic, social and community development in Vancouver.
Vancouver
Police Department
One of the VPD's main buildings is at 312 Main Street in the Downtown Eastside.
Downtown Eastside Community Centres
Strathcona Community Centre
601 Keefer Street
604-713-1838
Carnegie Community Centre
401 Main Street
604-665-2220
Ray Cam Community Centre
920 East Hastings Street
604-257-6949
Downtown Eastside Libraries
Carnegie Reading Room
401 Main Street
604-665-3010
Strathcona Branch
592 East Pender Street
604-665-3967
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