# Westbank’s Resilience Amid Scrutiny

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-05-29T13:12:15+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc4eeb6f94454238

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