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Originally Posted by Tetsuo
ONNI is such a joke, I doubt the station will be built....
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If the station doesn't get built, it won't be Onni's fault. As part of the rezoning, (assuming it gets approved) they're paying $20m towards the construction of a future station and providing a site where it would be built.
Here's what the Rezoning Report says about the possibility of the future station - which the City of Vancouver want to see built as well.
"Future Canada Line Station at 57th Avenue
The Pearson Dogwood Policy Statement gave direction to provide for a future Canada Line Station through site planning and a financial contribution by the developer. At the time the Policy Statement was adopted, staff were directed by Council to undertake further assessment on the potential of the station during the rezoning phase. Staff have liaised with TransLink and undertaken high level analyses.
Currently, the Pearson Dogwood site is transit-oriented as it is within 800–1000 metres of existing Canada Line stations at 49th Avenue and Marine Drive respectively, with frequent bus service along Cambie Street. Though it is desirable to achieve a future station at 57th Avenue there are a number of key challenges. Currently, the station is not considered in regional transportation plans and is not considered a regional priority such as the Broadway Corridor line. Existing transit access and the lack of east-west bus connectivity is also a challenge. While the existing design of the Canada Line considered future stations at 57th and 33rd Avenue, the design provided no access or tunnel connection to the line and construction is anticipated to be technically complex and highly costly. Given this, the future station is considered a longer term possibility.
Staff see the benefit of continuing to pursue this opportunity in future updates to transit plans and agreements. Securing the land through dedication for a station entrance and seeking a financial community amenity contribution from development is key to continuing to explore and advance the potential of a future station at this location in the long term. Policy planning for Pearson Dogwood occurred in 2013/2014, after the Canada Line was operational August, 2009. The need for a station is associated with community planning for this site as well as Langara Gardens, currently undergoing a policy planning process. The timing of local area planning relative to the construction and operation of the Canada Line has necessitated a unique, site-specific approach with a developer contribution to advance the potential of a future station at this location.
As part of this rezoning application an 8,000 sq. ft. parcel will be dedicated to the City at the northeast corner of the site at 57th Avenue and Cambie Street to accommodate a potential station entrance and sub-ground connections. As well, a $20,000,000 cash contribution will be secured from the applicant in the first two phases of development as a contribution towards the construction of a future station. Staff will seek similar contributions from future major project rezoning proposals adjacent to the site while also pursuing opportunities and discussions with TransLink and other key stakeholders to pursue the potential to realize a future station."
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