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Urban Indigenous Youth Education Program

Vancouver, BC

Rezoning application for a transformative pilot project in Vancouver: the Urban Indigenous Youth Education Program. This visionary initiative is designed to empower Indigenous youth through culturally grounded education, wellness, and community living all in the same building.

Located in the heart of the city, the proposed development included at the time of application:

-190 residential units to provide safe, affordable housing

– A full-service daycare to support young families

– Two Indigenous-led colleges focused on academic excellence and cultural revitalization

– A full-size gymnasium promoting health, recreation, and community connection

This project reflects Formline’s commitment to Indigenous design principles and community-driven planning. It aims to create a vibrant, inclusive space where youth can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Awards

Client

Infrastructure BC

Completion

Un-built

Size

32913 

m2
 / 354273 ft2

Design Team

Formline and Tawaw Architecture Collective Inc.

Photography Credit

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Studio

207-267 Esplanade West
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 1A5
info@formline.ca
604-912-0203

Headquarters

807-100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1A2
info@formline.ca
604-912-0203

Land Acknowledgment

We respectfully acknowledge that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

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2024

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