Big changes for Grandview/Woodland (Commercial Drive), as the City is going to rescind the Pace of Change policy for the area, which was slowing things down way too much. The City is also going to expand transit oriented development legislation by increasing the size of tier 1 zoning out to the 400 meter mark (from Commercial/Broadway Station), meaning that FSR 5.5 development will be allowed out to the 400 meter mark instead of the provincially legislated 200 meter mark.
This should trigger much more development and improve the environment in an area that is becoming dysfunctional.
My one concern about this, and about Main Street and South Granville as well, is the effect these new rules will have on the retail strips that are the heart of these neighbourhoods. What I have read so far seems to indicate that the retail strips will be eligible for redevelopment at the prescribed densities. That would not be good, as these mixed use buildings give the public realm a very sterile feel.
The solution for this would be to transfer that potential density off of Granville, Main, and Commercial. That way you preserve the heart of the neighbourood while still maintaining prescribed density.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vanc...ion-amendments
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