Vancouver Park Trees Under Threat | Canada News

Vancouver residents are rallying against a $1 billion underground substation that could clear up to 83 mature trees from Nelson Park — a beloved green space recently upgraded and now threatened to become a concrete playing field. While B.C. Hydro promises to plant 100+ new trees elsewhere, locals argue it won’t restore the park’s soul. The project ties into the school board’s funding crunch for replacing Lord Roberts Elementary’s annex — sold to B.C. Hydro in 2018 for $65 million — and comes as the city pushes to expand its tree canopy, especially in heat-vulnerable West Side neighborhoods. Despite two years of community consultations and a 2022 agreement with the park board, residents feel their voices were ignored, turning this into a battle for urban green space and environmental justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cf8df61d6f2f313