The west end of downtown Vancouver can feel like an oasis from the hustle of the downtown core and is probably the closest thing to the suburbs you will find. There is a strong sense of community and people actually know (and speak) to their neighbors. It was a great shock to most to see the old community church be bought and torn down in the last few months. The church was non denominational and welcomed all who was in need, including even the most down trodden. What was worse is that the new owner wanted to put in a huge condo complex that wasn't in keeping with the rest of the complexes around the 'hood. I just wanted to say good bye to a local hang out for me and my dog. I didn't think I was even concerned about it being torn down until I saw the wreckage with my own eyes. I leave you now with a few pictures I had to take to remind me to always appreciate the things around me.
The west end of downtown Vancouver can feel like an oasis from the hustle of the downtown core and is probably the closest thing to the suburbs you will find. There is a strong sense of community and people actually know (and speak) to their neighbors. It was a great shock to most to see the old community church be bought and torn down in the last few months. The church was non denominational and welcomed all who was in need, including even the most down trodden. What was worse is that the new owner wanted to put in a huge condo complex that wasn't in keeping with the rest of the complexes around the 'hood. I just wanted to say good bye to a local hang out for me and my dog. I didn't think I was even concerned about it being torn down until I saw the wreckage with my own eyes. I leave you now with a few pictures I had to take to remind me to always appreciate the things around me.
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