3 .2 P R E C O NDIT IO NS T O GUIDELI NES
This report highlights two vital preconditions for the guidelines to work including the legal transfer of lands to MST Stewards, and the development of at least 300 leasehold properties, rental homes, and emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness. This report does not recommend the development of any market-value or luxury properties within the subject property.
Precondit ion 1: L a n d B a ck
This report acknowledges the so-called city of Vancouver and Hogan’s Alley are located on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the xwmwθkəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) MST Nations. The authors understand that under Indigenous laws, land cannot be ‘owned’ by anyone, however this report will not be investigating the legality of extant property ownership in Hogan’s Alley and the surrounding area.
Figure 55: ‘Land Back Sign Left at Robson Square’ Digital Photograph by Samantha Miller, October 31, 2021.
SITE GUIDELINES
A Land Trust will be developed in the name of MST Development Corporation, and the so-called city of Vancouver will hand over properties to MST, including properties within Union Street, Gore Ave, Prior Street, and Expo Boulevard, as well as 721 Main Street and 280 Main Street (which the City will have to acquire and include in Land Trust). This would provide MST with legal rights to their land (albeit the laws not recognized by MST) and give Indigenous Stewards the power to veto Phase 2 and additional guidelines.
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