David Eby, the New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey, said he hopes there is a high level of consultation, so that eventually affordable housing can be provided there.

“I think this is an opportunity to bring people together and do something amazing and it won’t happen if the property is simply sold on the market for the highest value because that will be luxury condos sold on the international market because that’s what’s happening in our communities right now,” Eby said.