"A record-breaking $3.2 billion worth of building permits were issued in 2015 by the City of Vancouver, a growth of 105 per cent from 2008." 13 January, 2016 "Across Vancouver, this year will bring more demolitions – 1,141 – than any in the past decade if one includes the 384 pending applications, which the city says remained outstanding at the end of September and will likely be approved within the coming weeks." Globe and Mail, 4 November 2015 http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/building-permits-issued-vancouver-2015/

Record $3.2 billion in building permits issued in Vancouver in 2015

A record-breaking $3.2 billion worth of building permits were issued in 2015 by the City of Vancouver, a growth of 105 per cent from 2008.

from http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/01/building-permits-issued-vancouver-2015/