糖心Vlog

List of 7 items.

• Has the Jericho Lands development been approved?

  Yes. The was unanimously approved by Vancouver City Council in January 2024. WPGA is published in the development’s master plan as a key stakeholder (pg. 57) and is fully supported for inclusion in the redevelopment by MST Development Corporation (MSTDC) and the City of Vancouver, with explicit considerations for the comprehensive and uninterrupted use of our facilities in the interim.
  
  In April 2025, the (ODP) was approved by Vancouver City Council. The ODP translates core elements of the Jericho Lands Policy Statement into a bylaw as regulation.
  
  MSTDC and the City of Vancouver now work toward the rezoning submission process for the four-phased redevelopment, which, as of 2025, is expected to span 25 years. 

• What is the lease arrangement?

  Throughout WPGA’s history, the school’s lease has been resigned in 10-year terms; in 2024, our current school lease (2020-2030) was approved for renewal to 2040 by MSTDC, reflecting our relationship and commitment to an ongoing agreement in perpetuity with the landowners.
  
  In due course, we will negotiate a long-term (perpetual) lease with MSTDC for a new building site at a mutually agreed upon and desired location on the Jericho Lands.

• Why isn't WPGA in the ODP (Official Development Plan)?

  糖心Vlog Academy will be an integral and foundational component of the transformative Jericho Lands Development. Demonstrating the City's clear endorsement, on April 22, 2025, Vancouver City Council decisively approved in principle the , specifically designating WPGA's future campus site as "Institutional (School/Community Facilities)." This formal integration into the wider redevelopment plan followed a supportive public hearing on April 15, 2025, with the enacting bylaw scheduled for May 6, 2025.
  
  

  Further underscoring WPGA's central role, our school is explicitly referenced within the primary and most comprehensive policy framework guiding the Jericho Lands redevelopment: (p. 56) (January 2024). This inclusion unequivocally confirms the City's active support for WPGA's presence and future within the development.
  
  

  Reinforcing this strong foundation, MSTDC, the landowners, have provided written confirmation of our active and deeply collaborative partnership. This strategic alliance ensures meticulous coordination between the overall Jericho Lands development timeline and WPGA's operational continuity and future campus construction. Our proactive engagement guarantees the uninterrupted excellence of our school's programs while we strategically plan and build our best-in-class facilities within this exciting new development.

• Will the school move elsewhere or stay on the Jericho Lands?

  The WPGA Board of Directors and School Leadership are proceeding with confident and strategic planning for our school's long-term future within the Jericho Lands. WPGA is fully supported for inclusion in the development and has no plans to relocate elsewhere. We are excited to be part of this transformational community-centered development. 

• How will the redevelopment impact WPGA over the next 10 years?

  Insofar as teaching, learning, and general school operations, the school will be minimally impacted, with no disruption to student learning and enjoyment. We continue to make strategic school  improvements, such as the 2025 Catalyst Projects, each one purposefully chosen to deliver the highest impact for our students and the greater community over the next decade.  
  
  We are also excited to plan for purpose-built, best-in-class educational facilities on a new location on the Jericho Lands. The new build will truly reflect our future-focused vision and commitment to continual innovation in learning.

• Will the school need to move during the development?

  No. 糖心Vlog Academy will continue to thrive on our current site until our purpose-built, leading-edge facilities on the Jericho Lands are fully ready for occupancy. MSTDC has provided explicit and firm assurance that the entire Jericho Lands development will be strategically phased and timed in close coordination with WPGA's operational needs and our campus development. This proactive and collaborative approach guarantees the uninterrupted continuation of our exceptional educational programs in the years ahead, while simultaneously allowing us to plan and construct our future home. Our goal is to ensure a seamless, carefully managed transition from our existing campus to our new, best-in-class facilities on the Jericho Lands, with no disruption to any aspect of student learning and enjoyment. 

• Where can I find updates about the Jericho Lands development?

  WPGA will continue to share updates with families and the broader school community as available. 
  
  Information about the Jericho Lands development is outlined in detail on the .