https://storeys.com/vancouver-city-hall-civic-district-redevelopment/
At least the early concept of-a-new-civic-district-around-the-Vancouver-City-Hall looks closer to a proper big city size development.
https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/city-hall-campus
https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/megaproject-rapture-ubcx-ottawa-letter-johnston/
