General Vancouver Development Updates II - Page 77

Changing City · #**1521** Posted **Oct 24, 2025, 8:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by kikin

I often wondered about those condos on 12th across from VGH that included nurses residence suites (and there was apparently a tunnel underneath to the hospital?) and whether long term plans could have an influence on land value there.

The condo building was developed by Concert Properties in 2007. It was called Tapestry, and has 230 condo units in two buildings. About 40% of the 1949-1952 Student Nurses' Residence was incorporated into the new building. I don't think there was a tunnel under 12th Avenue.

jollyburger · #**1522** Posted **Oct 24, 2025, 9:29 PM**

Spring 2025 newsletter from the VGH SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION says there was a tunnel.

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Wednesday morning was a highlight of the reunion - a very special tour of the Alumnae archive/office, Heather Pavilion, Centennial Pavilion, (nowThe Blackmore Pavilion) and even a walk through the tunnels. Sadly, the tunnel to the student nurses’ residence was closed.

https://www.vghnursingschoolalumnae.com/...-BOD-info-on-last-page-AV_compressed.pdf

And this:

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In 1968 I was a student nurse. My room at “The Res” was on 3North. It was near the start to the tunnel which
went to Heather and Centennial Pavilion.

https://www.vghnursingschoolalumnae.com/wp3/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VGH-Newsletter-2024-web.pdf

EDIT: I noticed some hatched line on some of those district street maps but this image seems to explain why there was a tunnel under 12th Ave since the laundry was over there.

https://canadagenealogy.blogspot.com/2014/01/vancouver-general-hospital-1940s-from.html

djh · #**1523** Posted **Oct 24, 2025, 10:31 PM**

Mods, the VGH redevelopment really needs its own thread...

logan5 · #**1524** Posted **Oct 24, 2025, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by djh

Mods, the VGH redevelopment really needs its own thread...

You don't need to be a mod to create a thread...

jollyburger · #**1525** Posted **Oct 24, 2025, 10:55 PM**

Just stick it in the Broadway Plan thread lol

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**1526** Posted **Oct 26, 2025, 4:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

I don't think there was a tunnel under 12th Avenue.

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

https://www.vghnursingschoolalumnae.com/wp3/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VGH-Newsletter-2024-web.pdf

https://canadagenealogy.blogspot.com/2014/01/vancouver-general-hospital-1940s-from.html

there are actually 2 Tunnels under 12th, south to the hospital.

the one shown on the above map is NOT the nurses tunnel. the Nurses tunnel is to the east, connecting to the nurses building as noted U/C. (i know both exist, i have seen the engineered drawings for them both)

madog222 · #**1527** Posted **Oct 27, 2025, 10:27 PM**

2405 E Broadway, the long demolished gas station site at Nanaimo. 1.2 FSR proposal under the existing zoning.

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Development of the approximately 17,000sf site, currently zoned C-1, utilizing the existing zoning regulations. The proposed scheme, based on the Design Enquiry submission, will include approximately 7,600sf of commercial space at grade, at-grade parking accessed from the laneway, and eleven, 2-storey, 3-bedroom townhomes above, resulting in a total buildable area of approximately 21,000sf.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=267056989

jollyburger · #**1528** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 2:41 AM**

Updated PNE ampitheatre schedule from the latest board meeting. Nothing really new on a stadium.

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Upcoming Major Milestones
Milestone Date
Envelope Complete Jan 2026
Structural Concrete Complete Feb 2026
Flatwork at Seating Area Complete Feb 2026
Washroom and Concessions Mar 2026
VIP Suites and Interior Fit Out Apr 2026
Landscaping & Plaza Apr 2026
Commissioning Complete Apr 2026
Occupancy Permit May 2026
Fit Out & Move in Complete May 2026

https://www.pne.ca/files/uploads/2025/10/Park-Stewardship_FINAL.pdf

jollyburger · #**1529** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 2:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by madog222

2405 E Broadway, the long demolished gas station site at Nanaimo. 1.2 FSR proposal under the existing zoning.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=267056989

I guess someone recently bought it. Imperial still owned it as of 2023 (?)

https://assets.cushmanwakefield.com/-/pm...5e4c511ffd88445b8b7f5da727ba1b806dd4ab09

logan5 · #**1530** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 4:21 AM**

A steady pace of low rise mixed use (retail at street level) buildings accumulating along Nanaimo Street. I presume there will be more incentive (FSR) to build along Nanaimo once the Villages Plan is implemented in the Summer of 2026.

mcj · #**1531** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 5:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

A steady pace of low rise mixed use (retail at street level) buildings accumulating along Nanaimo Street. I presume there will be more incentive (FSR) to build along Nanaimo once the Villages Plan is implemented in the Summer of 2026.

The townhome stock is needed, and it should become a nice commercial road over time hopefully reflecting Commercial Drive. These are subtlety some of the best developments in the city.

madog222 · #**1532** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 10:19 PM**

25 storey tower proposal at the Telus central office site at Kingsway & Boundary with the microwave transmission tower.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=275890290

18 storey tower proposal for the Esso at Oak & 49th.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=274163865

officedweller · #**1533** Posted **Oct 28, 2025, 10:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Updated PNE ampitheatre schedule from the latest board meeting.

From Revery Instagram 4 days ago:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMla84CZr8/

jollyburger · #**1534** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 1:45 AM**

Kind of a mess but different but maybe it'll turn out nice. Granville & West 39th

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J+S Architect Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop on this site a new six-storey, mixed-use building, consisting of:

A total of 158 rental dwelling units on Levels 1-6
Eight retail units at ground level
A proposed height of approximately 23.9 m (78.56 ft.)
A floor area of approximately 107,673 sq. ft. (3.28 Floor Space Ratio)
Two levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the lane

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/5526-granville-st

jollyburger · #**1535** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 1:59 AM**

Major reno of an old warehouse cinderblock building near Burrard for VW.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1701-w-3-ave

urbanight93 · #**1536** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 3:19 AM**

The PNE renders in the link above are great! If someone can embed them here, I'm sure everyone will appreciate it! (sorry i don't know how to)

jollyburger · #**1537** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 3:41 AM**

Here's a walkthrough of the PNE amphitheatre posted a few weeks ago

• Video Link

Glow Fun City · #**1538** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 3:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by urbanight93

The PNE renders in the link above are great! If someone can embed them here, I'm sure everyone will appreciate it! (sorry i don't know how to)

here they are!

whatnext · #**1539** Posted **Oct 30, 2025, 6:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Major reno of an old warehouse cinderblock building near Burrard for VW.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1701-w-3-ave

I assume this is Vancouver Volkswagen relocating from Main Street and not a new dealer franchise?

officedweller · #**1540** Posted **Oct 31, 2025, 5:01 AM**

I wish they would have considered wind-blown rain in designing the PNE Amphitheatre.
(Same type of architects who design bus shelters without walls)

The Budweiser Stage at Ontario Place was just announced to be redeveloped into the RBC Amphitheatre with year-round capability - it'll have glass panels that will open up to a grassy slope in summer and close off in winter. I know that wouldn't account for sudden changes in weather, but you can see that the main part of the Budweiser Stage is already enclosed with glass on the sides.

https://x.com/rbcamphitheatre?ref_src=tw...ser-stage-now-called-rbc-amphitheatre%2F