Prior to the redevelopment and relocation of the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTES NH), Hessey completed a functional program. Hessey was then hired on as the Project Manager to guide the project through all subsequent phases.
Hessey and CIRES are aligned and often key partners in the development and delivery of innovative programs that serve to create local equity. These programs are typically directed at community-serving organizations and support their ability to achieve secure commercial space tenure.
Access to industrial space continues to be a significant priority in Vancouver in order to provide a diversity of employment opportunities, cultivate inclusive economic development, strengthen overall economic resilience, supply a range of employment opportunities, and support the circular economy.Â