General Vancouver Development Updates II

[jollyburger]

Another iFortune project that was under foreclosure sold

https://storeys.com/ifortune-homes-auberry-w59-vancouver/

[jollyburger]

Coastal Health is opening up another UCC at 1770 W 7th Ave?

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=240455924

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Coastal Health is opening up another UCC at 1770 W 7th Ave?

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=240455924

Kind of weird they wouldn’t use the Seymour Health building. Iscthe province still in a billing dispute with them?

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Kind of weird they wouldn’t use the Seymour Health building. Iscthe province still in a billing dispute with them?

It listed Seymour (VCH) as the tenant.. Maybe the existing clinic at 1530 West 7th Avenue is too small?

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

It listed Seymour (VCH) as the tenant.. Maybe the existing clinic at 1530 West 7th Avenue is too small?

The existing clinic on W 7th is full, as it now also houses the clinics that Seymour ran in 1290 Hornby (separately from the UPCC).

The dispute and counter claim by Seymour over billing for the Hornby UPCC in 2023 led to Seymour Health being placed in receivership. There were no acceptable bids to continue operating both the W 7th Seymour clinic, and the Hornby UPCC and Seymour clinic, so Vancouver Coastal Health took over the ownership of Seymour Health at the end of 2023.

VCH appear to be operating the new City Centre UPCC on Nelson, which is larger than the Hornby facility. Presumably the intention is that the new W 7th UPCC will be run in conjunction with the existing VCH (Seymour) operation, but two blocks to the west.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Changing City

The existing clinic on W 7th is full, as it now also houses the clinics that Seymour ran in 1290 Hornby (separately from the UPCC).

The dispute and counter claim by Seymour over billing for the Hornby UPCC in 2023 led to Seymour Health being placed in receivership. There were no acceptable bids to continue operating both the W 7th Seymour clinic, and the Hornby UPCC and Seymour clinic, so Vancouver Coastal Health took over the ownership of Seymour Health at the end of 2023.

VCH appear to be operating the new City Centre UPCC on Nelson, which is larger than the Hornby facility. Presumably the intention is that the new W 7th UPCC will be run in conjunction with the existing VCH (Seymour) operation, but two blocks to the west.

12,000 sq feet for unit #200 and 5627 sq feet unit #301

https://www.naibc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NAI_Vancouver-Office-Report_Q4-2024.pdf

The 188 Nelson Street UCC was 10,850 sq feet.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/188-nelson-st#:~:text=A%20floor%20area%20of%20approximately,ft.

I think Provincial Health Services was in part of the space but they moved to 1333 W Broadway in the building above the Boston Pizza.

[jollyburger]

Bocci withdrew the development application for their new HQ project on East Georgia St

The Director of Planning has requested you be advised that this development application was withdrawn by the applicant on January 24, 2025.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1490-e-georgia-st

[jollyburger]

I assume this is new. Across from the Seaforth Armory (the old Jaguar/Land Rover) It was on the market in 2022 (?)



https://stuarthoward.com/project/burrard-industrial/

https://issuu.com/otwg/docs/1730_burrard-b01

I don't remember seeing the West Broadway project either.



https://stuarthoward.com/project/w-broadway-tower/

[jollyburger]

Landa is still in acquisition mode.

Landa Global Properties has just finalized the acquisition of a prime development site at 2465 West 41st Avenue, on the northeast corner of West 41st Avenue and Larch Street. The site is currently a vacant lot at the gateway to Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighborhood.

Spanning almost 18,000 square feet, the site offers an exciting opportunity to bring Landa Global’s hallmark vision of excellence to one of Vancouver’s most prestigious and well-established west side residential communities. The site, which has been vacant for 10 years, is across the street from a large park, a few blocks from the Kerrisdale community centre and some of the city’s best schools, and sits at the entrance to the shops and amenities along West 41st Avenue. Landa will be submitting plans for a new, four storey building to the City of Vancouver in the coming months.

Speaking on the acquisition, Kevin Cheung, CEO of Landa Global Properties, said: “We are really excited about this property, as it builds on our existing portfolio of boutique condo developments in West Point Grey, Shaughnessy and in the West End. We look forward to building another exceptional legacy development that honors the long-standing character of the neighborhood, while adding new vibrancy with much-needed homes, amenities and retail.”

https://www.landaglobal.com/news/landa-g...n-in-vancouvers-kerrisdale-neighborhood/

[officedweller]

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https://x.com/LawrenceBlackTV/status/1887642623361630401


https://x.com/LawrenceBlackTV/status/1887642623361630401


https://x.com/LawrenceBlackTV/status/1887642623361630401

[jollyburger]

The five sites COV is targeting for new housing got released.

The housing office has identified five sites: Pacific and Hornby, Granville and Pacific, Main and Terminal, the 2400 Motel on Kingsway, and a property in Marpole.

https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-plan-develop-market-rental-housing-on-city-land

[mcj]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

The five sites COV is targeting for new housing got released.

Amazing that the CoV has owned the 2400 Motel since 1989 and is finally about to do something with it.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by mcj

Amazing that the CoV has owned the 2400 Motel since 1989 and is finally about to do something with it.

Bought in the 1990s for 5 million.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nat...city-eyes-valuable-land/article18167389/

The Marpole site 8324-8496 Granville St., Granville Street and 67th Avenue

[Coldrsx]

Westrich Pacific - 8 hours ago

We have news!

One of our BIGGEST goals here at Westrich Pacific has officially been achieved— we're expanding into VANCOUVER!

We are beyond excited to introduce our newest project at 809 W 41st Ave in the heart of Vancouver, B.C.

This is just the beginning, so stay tuned—there’s SO much more to come! We can’t wait to share this thrilling new journey with you!

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

The five sites COV is targeting for new housing got released.



https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-plan-develop-market-rental-housing-on-city-land

Why is the city competing in the market housing arena? That land should be used to build rentals that the private sector can’t or won’t provide. Unless the city is saying the market can provide housing for households making up to $180k a year which is a sad state of affairs.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Why is the city competing in the market housing arena? That land should be used to build rentals that the private sector can’t or won’t provide. Unless the city is saying the market can provide housing for households making up to $180k a year which is a sad state of affairs.

You know why - the explanation is in the article. The mayor, and presumably ABC, believes in turning some of the land they have acquired over the years into an income stream to help subsidize City expenditure.

I'm not sure how they plan to fund the construction, which must be well over a billion dollars. Maybe they're hoping to tap into those federal or provincial loans for rental construction.

There's presumably nothing stopping a future council selling any completed buildings to another owner. If they had any land left, they could use the funds to build lower rent housing.

As we saw with the Main Street block the City recently acquired, this council wants to be a landlord of market rental housing.

[mcj]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Why is the city competing in the market housing arena? That land should be used to build rentals that the private sector can’t or won’t provide. Unless the city is saying the market can provide housing for households making up to $180k a year which is a sad state of affairs.

I think that's exactly what it being implied here. The private sector is struggling to provide middle class housing options, and it's been that way for decades if you haven't noticed.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by mcj

I think that's exactly what it being implied here. The private sector is struggling to provide middle class housing options, and it's been that way for decades if you haven't noticed.

Then the city should stay in its wheelhouse and cut their fees.

This is becoming the standard mo for Mayor Bagel Shop. Someone needs to tell him he’s not running a business.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Then the city should stay in its wheelhouse and cut their fees.

This is becoming the standard mo for Mayor Bagel Shop. Someone needs to tell him he’s not running a business.

What does that mean to you? The City has always been involved in housing and real estate. If they are purchasing a profitable asset, how does "staying in their wheelhouse" allow them to "reduce fees"?

[s211]

Originally Posted by mcj

Amazing that the CoV has owned the 2400 Motel since 1989 and is finally about to do something with it.

Was there not a group just a few years ago advocating for the 2400 to be preserved as a heritage property?