https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/housing-costs-bc-government-mismanagement
If the developer was actually allowed to build what would be tall buildings by Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Toronto & SF standards, then the extra money from selling the much higher condo floors could go towards the removal of the viaducts.
Plus, larger buildings could accommodate more affordable housing as well.
https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-gridlock-viaduct-removal-funding-question
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dunsmuir-georgia-viaducts-rethink-vancouver-city-council-2022