Burnaby Updates

[Lexus]

Originally Posted by gaviscon

Anyone know what's going on here? Address is 6630 McKay Ave

This building had been boarded up and sitting like this for years.

I saw about 5-6 workers this morning who looked like they were gearing up to demolish it

20260225_095952 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

20260225_095906 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

It’s under early stages of demolition. Should be gone in a month or two.

[gaviscon]

But I guess nothing planned yet?

What a waste of space for housing

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by gaviscon

But I guess nothing planned yet?

What a waste of space for housing

I mean I think they had a plan in hand since they were talking about construction starting in 2025. Not sure what the status of the property is with a new developer..

[gaviscon]

Rental apt proposed for 7305 and 7317 Buller Avenue.

We probably will need a Buller Station for the Expo Line at one point in the near future..

The area is getting dense with townhomes/apartments

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=86775

Screenshot (686) by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

Screenshot (687) by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by gaviscon

Rental apt proposed for 7305 and 7317 Buller Avenue.

We probably will need a Buller Station for the Expo Line at one point in the near future..

The area is getting dense with townhomes/apartments

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=86775

I think adding a Skytrain station is overkill. Royal Oak Station is a 12 min walk and Kingsway is a 6 min walk (also Clinton where there's a bus route is a 7 min walk).

I've been watching the area fill with lowrise apartment buildings. Perhaps in time they'll add a local bus route through the area - but I doubt it'll be anytime soon.

[Spr0ckets]

I agree with Sheba.

I don't think a new skytrain station will happen in that location (......or really, should).

Especially if one doesn't happen between the Patterson and Joyce Collingwood stations for the proposed Telus Gardens/Telus boot project as was previously mooted, and which now seems unlikely - and given the fact that a skytrain station there could potentially be more justified (assuming a full buildout of that development with the density that will happen in that area).

It's too close to Royal Oak - -even though I would agree that Royal Oak and Edmonds seem really far from one another as to suggest another station in between them.

I imagine more improvments and perhaps some sort of expansion to Royal Oak being done sometime over the next several years is the more likely scenarioof what will happen since that area is getting more and more dense and it sometimes shows with how the station gets filled more quickly these days.
It also happens to be the only station that doesn't have an escalator, I believe - and only ONE elevator. So it's already badly in need of expansion and improvement, as is.

When the BCGEU Palm Ave. project right next door gets completed and occupied in a couple of years, you're probably going to see even more crowding and people having to use it.
And that's on top of the city of Burnaby having updated their OCP and upzoned areas in the immediate vicinity to allow for more density and highrises to comply with TOD legislation, versus the limit they previously had with 6-8 storeys max for an urban "village".

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

I imagine more improvments and perhaps some sort of expansion to Royal Oak being done sometime over the next several years is the more likely scenario of what will happen since that area is getting more and more dense and it sometimes shows with how the station gets filled more quickly these days.
It also happens to be the only station that doesn't have an escalator, I believe - and only ONE elevator. So it's already badly in need of expansion and improvement, as is.

I suspect there won't be a major reno on Royal Oak Station anytime in the next decade. I don't know what the station is like during most of rush hour but I do know that the only time outside of that I see more than a few people on the platform is just after school lets out (which is as rush hour is kicking into gear). Most of the time the station is dead. Yes adding more density will increase demand on it but I still suspect it's low on the list of priorities for TransLink.

Yes it's completely missing an escalator. On the Expo Line: Nanaimo, 29th Avenue, Edmonds*, 22nd Street and Columbia are also missing an escalator for one platform (Edmonds would need two but considering how many stairs it doesn't have I doubt it'll happen). If they do any work it would be to add a second entrance similar to the one at Patterson that is across the street and opens onto Central Park - that's stairs only and unless a highrise gets built asap I suspect the same would be built for Royal Oak.

Most of the stations (outside of downtown Van) only have one or two elevators, depending on if the station has center or side platforms. The Royal Oak one is pretty slow so it's prob still the original elevator and will likely need to be replaced sooner or later. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they wait for it to die before replacing it.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Sheba

Most of the stations (outside of downtown Van) only have one or two elevators, depending on if the station has center or side platforms. The Royal Oak one is pretty slow so it's prob still the original elevator and will likely need to be replaced sooner or later. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they wait for it to die before replacing it.

They're gradually replacing all the original elevators

https://www.translink.ca/news/2025/july/...eplacing%20all%20expo%20line%20elevators

[officedweller]

Pic by me today:

[madog222]

Updated proposal by Pinnacle for the 3856 & 3870 Carrigan Court redevelopment. Now with a 30 storey and three 40 storey towers with 1574 units total, 1133 strata and 441 non-market rental.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by madog222

Updated proposal by Pinnacle for the 3856 & 3870 Carrigan Court redevelopment. Now with a 30 storey and three 40 storey towers with 1574 units total, 1133 strata and 441 non-market rental.

Since the granting of Final Adoption of the rezoning bylaw associated with REZ #20-18 by Council, the applicant has advised that based on a review of the site’s development potential under the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan (OCP), and given the impacts of the current real estate market, an amended plan of development for the site in alignment with the new OCP is preferred and likely necessary, with the intention of delivering more housing and public services, while continuing to deliver non-market rental commitments for the site. To this end, the applicant has submitted a revised development proposal enquiry for consideration in alignment with the uses and form envisioned in the recently adopted OCP.

While the applicant has expressed a desire to pursue strata development, they
maintain the flexibility to pursue a mixed-tenure strata and market rental
development.

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=88547

[jollyburger]

I think this is new?

2209 AND 2225 SPRINGER AVENUE
Millennium Properties/FaulkerBrowns

Closer to Lougheed and Beedie is doing a 30 storey project next door. Across from Etoile Gold

49 stories
387 strata
34 non-market rental

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

The subject application proposes a two-lot consolidation to enable redevelopment
of 2225 Springer Avenue together with the adjacent lot to the north at 2209
Springer Avenue. Staff have reviewed the applicant’s outreach efforts and offers to
purchase the adjacent lots and are satisfied that sufficient efforts were undertaken
to acquire the properties. The applicant has provided a block build out study to
assess the future development potential of the lots at 2280 and 2294 Douglas
Road based on the proposed two lot consolidation, as well as three-lot and four-lot
consolidation scenarios. Based on minimum requirements for building separation,
the block study showed that in all scenarios studied, only a single tower of up to
40+ storeys, as designated for in the OCP, can be accommodated. To this end,
while a four-lot consolidation is preferable for optimal development efficiency, the
advancement of a two-lot consolidation does not materially impact the
development potential of the larger consolidation area. Considering this, and
combined with the applicant’s reasonable efforts to acquire and consolidate the
properties at 2280 and 2294 Douglas Road, the two-lot consolidation is
supportable and accelerates the delivery of housing and public realm
improvements in this neighbourhood. To maximize development potential on the
neighbouring lots, the applicant has proposed zero-lot line setbacks on the south
and west property lines, which allows future development on those lots to also
benefit from zero-lot line setbacks on those property lines. Based on the subject
development proposal, the highest and best use development potential for the
adjacent site at 2280 Douglas Street is anticipated to be townhouses or 6-8 storey
single-loaded apartment development. The highest and best use development
potential for 2294 Douglas Street is anticipated to be a slim, mid-rise apartment
building between 20-30 storeys.
It is noted that the applicant remains open to pursuing discussions with the owners
of the adjacent lots for acquisition and consolidation, while the subject rezoning is
advanced through approvals. If the applicant is successful in achieving a larger
consolidation at a future date, staff will bring forward a revised proposal for Council
consideration.

No detailed renders but the architectural drawing sort of looks like that other Lougheed project for an undisclosed client



https://faulknerbrowns.com/projects/lougheed-highway

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

I think this is new?

2209 AND 2225 SPRINGER AVENUE
Millennium Properties/FaulkerBrowns

Closer to Lougheed and Beedie is doing a 30 storey project next door. Across from Etoile Gold

49 stories
387 strata
34 non-market rental

https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

2209 & 2225 Springer


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

Relationship to remainder parcel on corner of Springer & Douglas.


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

[officedweller]

5058 Imperial


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=19&Tab=attachments


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=19&Tab=attachments

[jollyburger]

The shorter tower is also from GBL but seems to be another developer.

Imperial is a new development in central Burnaby. Located within walking distance to Metrotown mall and Royal Oak SkyTrain station; this project aims to provide the market with new rental units, thoughtfully designed and built.

A portion of the units will be at or below the CHMC median rate for the area, providing an affordable housing option for Burnaby residents. Dolomiti Homes will partner with a non profit housing provider for a portion of this project.

https://dolomitihomes.ca/projects/imperial/

There was a 2023 non-market rental housing agreement with Burnaby that has the same address as this developer.

[Spr0ckets]

I'm assuming that this is different from a previous development proposal on that same site for a lowrise 6 storey rental building that had gone as far as site clearing and seemed to stall just short of the start of excavation.


EDIT :
Okay I just read the application, and it does confirm this to be the case.
The previous project died at some point, and now they're seeking a rezoning to get more density to get this 20 storey tower.....

"The subject development site is located on the south side of Imperial Street,
between Dunblane Avenue and Burlington Avenue, with base and overlay land use
designations of Neighbourhood Commercial and Mid-Rise Apartment 2,
respectively. (see Attachment 1). The OCP requires that the base designation of
Neighbourhood Commercial present on the site as part of the development
proposal. The subject site is comprised of one lot, which is vacant and zoned CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM3 and RM3r Multiple
Family Residential Districts, and in accordance with the development plan entitled
“5044 and 5056 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC” prepared by Atelier Pacific
Architecture Inc.).
2.2 On May 8, 2023, Council granted Final Adoption to Bylaw No. 14432 (REZ #20-
36), which permitted a six-storey multiple-family market and non-market rental
development for the subject property. Redevelopment in line with that proposal
was not pursued."

Should have been a taller tower at that location, IMO.
They're right across the street from the much taller Malborough and Dunblane crop of 30-40 storey towers, and they seriously should have tried for 25-30 storeys.
And the proximity to Royal Oak Skytrain station means they wouldn't even have had to provide that much parking (or any at all of they chose not to) and saved on excavation costs under TOD legislation.

[osirisboy]

It’s weird that this needs a rezoning though. Doesn’t this fall under the provincial tod policy? That area around royal oak station is horrendously low density

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by officedweller

2209 & 2225 Springer


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

Relationship to remainder parcel on corner of Springer & Douglas.


https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/...nda&lang=English&Item=20&Tab=attachments

Tower design looks promising, I generally like FaulknerBrowns so this could be a sharp tower.

Total height is roughly 157m, but that is scaled off an axonometric, so a proper section would be needed for precise height.

[Spr0ckets]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

It’s weird that this needs a rezoning though. Doesn’t this fall under the provincial tod policy? That area around royal oak station is horrendously low density

Maybe it's not just to do with density.
Perhaps the rezoning also has to do with this part:-

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A rezoning application has been received to permit the construction of a 20-storey mixed-use multiple-family market rental residential development fronting Imperial Street with a double-height commercial storey at street level.

The previous zoning was 'CD - RM3 and RM3r Multiple Family Residential Districts', which is Residential, and they seem to be proposing mixed use residential with retail or commercial at ground level facing Imperial.

Now it's worth noting that the City of Burnaby revised their OCP per provincial regulations, and that stretch of Imperial Street, running from Nelson Ave. to Merrit Ave. to the East where it meets Kingsway, has now now only been upzoned (previously limited to lowrise residential up to 3 storeys) to not only allow for towers up to 20 storeys, but also for mixed use - with a specific eye towards commerical uses fronting Imperial Ave., like this proposal is proposing.

Maybe the rezoning application is merely to bring the zoning in line with the not just the current TOD legislation but also the revised OCP.

[griswold]

Brentwood from the Costco parking lot