H1)Fort Langley's Hidden Development Plan: What They Don't Want You to Know
In Fort Langley, British Columbia, a row of historic buildings has been sitting boarded up and empty since 2017 — and a sitting councillor holds the key.
Councillor Eric Woodward owns 11 properties in the heart of Fort Langley through his company, Statewood Properties. He began boarding them up after a previous development application hit a wall with the local council.
Now, documents obtained by Global News reveal a new plan: transform those vacant buildings into 41 apartment units and over 35,000 square feet of commercial space — and push the allowable height from 2 to 3 stories.
But residents are divided. Some want growth. Others fear it will erase the town's historic character. Council already rejected a demolition permit — they want to see the FULL plan before anything is torn down.
The foundation says approval could take 2 to 3 years — or longer. Meanwhile, Fort Langley's iconic streetscape remains behind plywood. Will history be preserved — or replaced?
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