Tent City is in Town | Vancouver Downtown Eastside E Hastings Street | City’s Dead Walking Corner?

This time tents are NOT in the park but camped on the sidewalks or streets. The Downtown Eastside (DTES) is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. One of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, the DTES is the site of a complex set of social issues including disproportionately high levels of drug use, homelessness, poverty, crime, mental illness and sex work. It is also known for its strong community resilience, history of social activism, and artistic contributions. Filmed on July 24 2022