Chinatown Historic Area Planning CommitteeThe committee works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the historic Chinatown area.
We've transitioned to virtual advisory body meetings. These meetings are convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, Local Government Meetings and By-law Process Order No. 3.
In 2025, virtual meetings will be transitioning from Cisco WebEx Events to MS Teams Webinar. No software download is required. A link to join the virtual meeting will be posted 24 to 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Following the meeting, minutes will be posted online and can be found in the ‘Meetings’ tab below.
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The committee works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the Chinatown area (zones HA-1 and HA-1A) by:
Meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30pm, except in August. Meetings are currently being held virtually until further notice (the meeting link will be posted for a scheduled meeting).
Monthly meetings last about 3 hours each. Members may also serve on subcommittees which are formed from time to time. Preparation for all meetings is required.
Member may miss no more than four consecutive meetings without obtaining leave of absence from the committee. Membership will be terminated following the fourth such absence.
The committee consists of 13 members from the following groups:
Membership of the committee will be inclusive of low income residents.
Members are appointed by City Council for 1-year and 2-year terms. A newly-elected Council may reappoint members in a 1-year term for an additional year. No member may serve more than 4 years.
Terms expiring December 31, 2025 (or until successors are appointed):
Terms expiring November 1, 2026 (or until successors are appointed):
Regulations that preserve and protect the historic fabric of Chinatown
Email: chapc@vancouver.ca
Staff contact
Helen Lee
Heritage Planner
Phone: 604-829-9477
