Downtown Vancouver Updates II

[madog222]

Originally Posted by madog222

Bosa has submitted two new rezonings for the Army & Navy Cordova/Hastings site, no details though.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=256004310
https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=256017855

I forget if this has been posted yet, the applications at the above links have been updated.

40 (Hastings side) and 20 (Cordova side) storey towers with a total of 738 residential units and a 179 room hotel.

[madog222]

Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=264690901

Looks like the view cone updates freed up some extra density for this proposal.

Now up on shapeyourcity. The big change is the commercial component being replaced with more strata residential. Tower design is the same save for an extra three floors and residential balconies for the new units in the lower levels.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/904-920-davie-street

[jollyburger]

From the application

Reliance previously submitted a Rezoning Application for the above-referenced site in November, 2023
proposing a mixed-use development with residential and office uses. The application received unanimous
support from UDP on April 10, 2024. The CAC negotiations started in July 2024 but have not yet resulted in
an agreement. Meanwhile, the market for strata office space has slowed, while demand remains strong for
reasonably-priced high-rise condominium units.

In January 2025, Reliance met with Staff to discuss potentially replacing the office component and with
residential use while maintaining the original architectural design intent. In order to revise the proposal, City

Staff recommended Reliance withdraw the existing application and submit a new one, with the
understanding that the process would be expedited thereafter (e.g. no UDP required.).

Reliance withdrew the previous application in February 2025 and has since worked with the design team
over the past few months to prepare the revised proposal. We are now pleased to submit a new rezoning
application for an all-residential development at this site. The main proposed revisions are as follows:

1. Podium levels L2 to L6 – replace all office use with residential units + amenity spaces;
2. Tower mid-stack levels L9 to L13 – increased by 3 floors, i.e. L9 to L16;
3. Total number of occupied floors changes from 29 to 32 storeys;
4. Total number of residential units changes from 179 to 244 units;
5. There is no major change in architectural design; only balconies added for residential units;
6. Setback and tower separation maintained.

There are two policy deviations that Reliance seeks Planning’s advice and relaxation:

1. View Cone – there are existing buildings currently intruding into the lower left corner of view cone
B1. Our revised building “shoulder” will appear around the silhouette of the existing building
intrusion.

2. Shadow Studies – per our original Rezoning Application, we are seeking relaxation to the DODP
Section 4 Height of Buildings, based on detailed shadow studies, minimizing impacts on Davie
Village.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by madog222

I forget if this has been posted yet, the applications at the above links have been updated.

40 (Hastings side) and 20 (Cordova side) storey towers with a total of 738 residential units and a 179 room hotel.

I'm pretty certain it was reported back in March, when the revised applications were submitted. That's when I updated the Changing City blog. There's no detailed render of the Hastings side, but the 40 storey tower is pretty substantial (seen here in elevation, from the blog post.

[csbvan]

Originally Posted by madog222

Now up on shapeyourcity. The big change is the commercial component being replaced with more strata residential. Tower design is the same save for an extra three floors and residential balconies for the new units in the lower levels.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/904-920-davie-street

Seems like some developers are starting to test the condo market again.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

From the application

Giant windowless amenity spaces on each of the podium floors. Golf, karaoke, sauna/yoga, library music room, wine bar - but no fitness gym?

[whatnext]

It’s hard to think of a worse location for a hotel than the old Army & Navy site other than Main and Hastings.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Giant windowless amenity spaces on each of the podium floors. Golf, karaoke, sauna/yoga, library music room, wine bar - but no fitness gym?

Seems to be on L7

The Level 7 outdoor amenity area allows for a variety of open
programming and uses in a series of spaces that are connected for
larger gatherings, while also providing comfortable nooks for more
intimate connections. A generous planting buffer is proposed along
the edge, providing screening from the neighbour to the west and
allowing for trees planting on this roof. Gathering and lounge spaces
include an outdoor cooking/dining area with overhead ambiance
lighting, area for outdoor game tables, wood seats integrated with the
planters, an outdoor workout space extended from the interior gym,
and a younger age group play area with step elements, child safe
and a wood play house. These spaces are connected so can be
combined for large events, but also have the ability to provide private
intimate zones for different resident groups using in their personal
time.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Seems to be on L7

Thanks.
It's labelled parental lounge on the plans.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks.
It's labelled parental lounge on the plans.

Just looked at the plans and there's three yoga mats for the exterior fitness area

This too in the application

1.647.5 sf of Indoor residential amenity space
has also been provided on Level 7. These spaces
will be programmed to offer residents a variety of
activities including fitness and lounge space.

There might be some rock climbing wall too.

[jollyburger]

Permit Location: 1290 HORNBY STREET, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2

Job Location:

Work Description: 1290 Hornby St and 889 Drake St - Application recently submitted. Staff preparing notification - To amend sections of CD-1 (892) to allow for the replacement of the cultural amenity space for additional strata-titled residential units and commercial space. The 2022 Council Approved Form of Development is not proposed to be changed, and consisted of a 35-storey mixed-use building with a building height of 106.11 m (348 ft.). The CD-1 Amendment proposes to increase the FSR to 12.84, increase the strata-titled units to 225 units, and add 258.1 sq. m (2,778 sq. ft.) of commercial space under the Downtown Rezoning Policy.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=271397399

[bb1510]

Originally Posted by bb1510

Another interesting tidbit is that either the hotel operator or the developer required SHoP to enter in a non-compete agreement for new hotel towers in Vancouver

The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will be elsewhere, in a location across from multiple developers' flagship projects and surrounded by a number of heritage buildings on a major thoroughfare. The existing property is an established, lower end hotel and the owner is (somewhat) well known and currently holds a high profile public servant role. Someone who held this role in the past has a park named after him/her in the city.

The Reliance property will most likely be a Conrad

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by bb1510

The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will be elsewhere, in a location across from multiple developers' flagship projects and surrounded by a number of heritage buildings on a major thoroughfare. The existing property is an established, lower end hotel and the owner is (somewhat) well known and currently holds a high profile public servant role. Someone who held this role in the past has a park named after him/her in the city.

The Reliance property will most likely be a Conrad

Don't click if you want to figure it out yourself

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor)

David Lam Park

Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street

2019
Length of Property: 241 (m)
Work Description: Mixed-use project including podium commercial, hotel, and residential. Possible tower height up to 167m with potential heritage retention at 1041 Comox St.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=106635408

[bb1510]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Don't click if you want to figure it out yourself

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor)

David Lam Park

Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street

2019
Length of Property: 241 (m)
Work Description: Mixed-use project including podium commercial, hotel, and residential. Possible tower height up to 167m with potential heritage retention at 1041 Comox St.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=106635408

I didn't type that myself

[hollywoodnorth]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Don't click if you want to figure it out yourself

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor)

David Lam Park

Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street

2019
Length of Property: 241 (m)
Work Description: Mixed-use project including podium commercial, hotel, and residential. Possible tower height up to 167m with potential heritage retention at 1041 Comox St.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=106635408

[csbvan]

Makes a lot of sense given how much that area will change in 2027.

[C3YVR]

While my location was off at least I was in the ballpark. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with in design.

[jollyburger]

Was just re-reading the permit and I guess this will include some new housing for the non-profit in the heritage building next door if it's incorporated into the redevelopment like the building grades suggested. Or maybe some kind of alternatively funded housing closer to the new hospital if some specialized services get relocated there for AIDS/HIV patients?

When they bought the building in 1997 it cost $4 million to purchase/renovate it.

https://assets.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/sf/projec...rev=960dd12d-38e3-42fc-89f9-6494c77b191b

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Don't click if you want to figure it out yourself

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor)

David Lam Park

Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street

2019
Length of Property: 241 (m)
Work Description: Mixed-use project including podium commercial, hotel, and residential. Possible tower height up to 167m with potential heritage retention at 1041 Comox St.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=106635408

They better lobby to get rid of the Murray Hotel which stains that whole area even from a block away.

[officedweller]

Great sleuthing!

That location is a bit removed from the CBD and a bit of a hike from shopping, but the high point of land will provide amazing views.