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Lauren Vanderdeen

Lauren Vanderdeen

Lauren Vanderdeen is a reporter for the Burnaby Now, covering city hall and general news. A graduate of Langara College's journalism program, she loves reporting community stories — particularly involving transportation and arts.

Before journalism, Lauren studied Latin and ancient Greek in Halifax, N.S., and later spent time working in Port Moody arts organizations.

An avid TransLink rider, she's easily spotted on the Millennium Line, and can be found walking all over Metro Vancouver. Send her an email anytime.

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Recent Work by Lauren

Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Two new roads and a 'pedestrian spine' are in the planning process at the City of Lougheed.
Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

The project will include 346 condos, 13 townhomes and 69 rental apartments with commercial retail along Kingsway.
Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Councillors approved the $146.3-million project with an added 'podium park' but not without debate.
Burnaby buys old Metro Vancouver towers in Metrotown for $65M

Burnaby buys old Metro Vancouver towers in Metrotown for $65M

The city is eyeing future uses for the buildings, including potentially as a temporary city hall location for when the current facility is upgraded.
Burnaby city council caves to B.C. transit-oriented development demands

Burnaby city council caves to B.C. transit-oriented development demands

Burnaby is set to approve a transit-oriented development bylaw, which the province had required to be passed back in June.
Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Developers won't be required to build affordable housing in Edmonds Town Centre until it's financially viable for them.
Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs to build 74,000 homes by 2041, according to the city's new housing needs report.
Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Freedom of Information request uncovers the range of payments for tenants evicted for a 37-storey condo tower in Metrotown.
Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

The Burnaby Board of Trade and the New West Chamber of Commerce are evaluating a joint future.
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