or anywhere else — often displaces artists, and can spell the demise of venues, both legal and underground.itself states: “The arts and cultural sector is particularly vulnerable to displacement by real estate speculation and development, and Broadway’s industrial lands are critical for cultural production and presentation.
Of course, she said, while the plan says nice things about the importance of the creative economy, it remains to be seen how it will play out. But she knows the challenges first-hand. Even at a popular, well-loved facility like Beaumont, which incorporates art studios and events, it’s not easy to generate enough revenue to cover the 300 per cent property tax increase Kusnierz sawLast year, Vancouver launched a grant program to support non-profit art space operators, many of whom are still recovering from COVID-19 restrictions.
To boost revenue, Beaumont is now seeking a liquor-primary licence, and trying to make the outdoor courtyard area they opened during COVID into a permanent feature. Both requests will be up to city hall, and Kusnierz says, so far, “it does seem very promising.”Despite all the challenges, Kusnierz says: “I feel like this city council and staff seem to be the most involved in supporting the cultural sector, in all of my 18 years .
'Cultural city.' 🤣🤣 It's barely even liveable anymore. 🤣