City of Vancouver to Occupy WildBrain's Animation Studio Amid Shift in Work Models
The City of Vancouver is set to take over the 77,000 sq. ft. animation studio office currently occupied by WildBrain Studios. This move comes as WildBrain plans to downsize its spatial requirements due to the adoption of a hybrid work model. The city has signed a lease for the property located at 380 West 5th Avenue, with plans for city staff to begin moving in by 2027. This decision aligns with the city's policy shift requiring about 1,400 office-based employees to work from the office five days a week, ending the flexible work arrangements introduced during the pandemic. The policy aims to enhance in-person collaboration and communication among city teams.