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Westbank’s Resilience Amid Scrutiny
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- May 29, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
Ian Gillespie, Westbank’s visionary founder, is back in the headlines after years away — his company behind Vancouver’s most iconic buildings, including massive data centers, rental towers at Sen̓áḵw, and the newly opened Oakridge Park. Despite recent setbacks — selling Sen̓áḵw, a receivership over $100 million, and lawsuits — Gillespie sees this as a necessary reset, not a collapse. Raised by environmentalists, he built Westbank into a powerhouse of bold architecture and transformative projects. Though often labeled Vancouver’s most vilified developer, he argues the scrutiny comes with the territory of high-profile work. Now focused on innovation — like net-positive data centers that heat homes while powering operations — Gillespie is determined to lead, not follow, with new projects planned across California, Hawaii, and back home. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc4eeb6f94454238