General Vancouver Development Updates II

[officedweller]

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From Lawrence Black twitter August 17th:


https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV


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[jollyburger]

The federal governent office building in Mount Pleasant is officially part of a new program to develop into housing.

However, rather than selling the properties to builders, which has traditionally been the model, the Government of Canada will instead be making the properties available via long-term leases, allowing the government to retain some control over the land and its uses, such as ensuring a certain level of affordability.

"Under the new plan, we will partner with the housing sector and communities to build homes on every site suitable for housing across the federal portfolio," the Government of Canada said in a press release on Sunday. "Wherever possible, we will do it with a novel long-term lease, not a one-time sale, to ensure every site has affordable housing and public land stays public."

https://storeys.com/canada-public-land-bank-launch/

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

The federal governent office building in Mount Pleasant is officially part of a new program to develop into housing.



https://storeys.com/canada-public-land-bank-launch/

At 10th and Quebec? I thought that was already being redeveloped?

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

At 10th and Quebec? I thought that was already being redeveloped?

It was just put up for sale as a surplus site recently I don't think there's any plans on what will be built.

[MistyMountain]

Saw this on VanPoli - a sneak peek at the liquor distribution branch proposal by MST and Aquilini

[madog222]

WOW, those look to be 50-60 storey towers pictured.

Reminder to properly credit all images posted.

[logan5]

That looks taller than 50 or 60 stories. It looks 70+ stories. Maybe new tallest in Metro Vancouver? Nothing close to that kind of height is mentioned in the Rupert/Renfrew Station plans though...

[jollyburger]

Those boxy buildings from 3030 East Broadway below it are like 2 storeys? It's around 21x taller in length in the rendering so maybe it is 50 something.

[BaddieB]

Why can't we get proposals like this in Mount Pleasant where they're actually warranted

[Feathered Friend]

Considering the upcoming Rupert/Renfrew Area Plan already includes sites where 40 floor buildings can be considered, this height shouldn't be that surprising.

While I wasn't at this particular event, my understanding is the rational is to provide an East Van counter point to the Jericho Lands, which naturally should mean it'll be a bit taller too.

[jollyburger]

Maybe an office podium or hotel under that tall tower as well.

[madog222]

Yes. These building heights, let alone residential, are only being allowed because of who owns the site.
From the draft area plan:

Preserve and enhance job-related opportunities in the Employment lands. Limit
opportunities for housing. (New residential in the Employment Lands will only be allowed
at 3200 E Broadway, where the MST-led project supports advancing Reconciliation)

[idunno]

Go MST Go!

[jollyburger]

Ben Taddei, COO with Conwest, tole RENX the development team also has plenty of high-density residential experience from their roles at previous companies.

Taddei said the site, which Conwest has owned for roughly a decade, had initially been planned for non-profit seniors housing. “The intention was to build them a new facility at this location, transition them over, and then redevelop their other site.”

That arrangement never made it fruition for a variety of reasons. Taddei said they also considered a variety of other uses, including all-rental.

"The only thing that is economically viable and will deliver any kind of amenity via the CAC (Community Amenity Contribution) . . . is a 100 per cent condo building," he told RENX. "Overwhelmingly, we've been told that the daycare is a priority. The only way to deliver the daycare is to do market condo."

Taddei said it's up to his team to help ensure there is a continuum of housing options in the city, including rental and condo. He said he expects the market to pivot more toward simplified condo towers in and around transit nodes to provide relatively affordable homes to own.

He said neighbourhoods situated near the SkyTrain or major bus routes and amenities, including groceries and services, would see more residential towers with modestly-priced homes that forgo massive height and diverse commercial podiums that we’ve seen emerging in places like Brentwood, Marine Gateway and Oakridge.

“You're going to see 18 storeys, 22 storeys (without) a podium, or with some podium,” he said. “When you run the numbers . . . most of those towers will either be 100 per cent market rental or 100 per cent condo.

"That's what I think the future looks like.”

https://renx.ca/conwest-plans-24-sto...ncouver-locale

[hollywoodnorth]

the 6 story Rental at 2nd ave & Fir is now U/C with excavation underway!

the retail will be great for the area.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/1595...rental-housing



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[whatnext]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

the 6 story Rental at 2nd ave & Fir is now U/C with excavation underway!

the retail will be great for the area.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/1595...rental-housing



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Nice! That’s all on that wedge shaped parking lot? The lot doesn’t seem big enough.

[madog222]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Nice! That’s all on that wedge shaped parking lot? The lot doesn’t seem big enough.

The old rail line sort of makes the site look smaller, there is also quite a bit of overgrown brush.

[Feathered Friend]

Google Earth


https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/4471-44...d-691-e-29-ave

In a fresh blow to Vancouver’s inclusionary housing requirements, the proponents of this 6-floor rental building at Fraser & 29th Ave have opted to move ahead with a 4-storey proposal, rather than try to satisfy the demands of the Secured Rental Policy’s RR-3B zone.

https://x.com/City_Duo/status/1830385850309562392

[RedArbutus]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

the 6 story Rental at 2nd ave & Fir is now U/C with excavation underway!

the retail will be great for the area.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/1595...rental-housing



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I find it oddly endearing that they have kept the rail crossing signals in the rendering. I guess at this point those will stay where they are because they make for interesting street features? Kind of like how some of the old rail infrastructure is still kicking around further up the Arbutus Greenway.

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Originally Posted by RedArbutus

I find it oddly endearing that they have kept the rail crossing signals in the rendering. I guess at this point those will stay where they are because they make for interesting street features? Kind of like how some of the old rail infrastructure is still kicking around further up the Arbutus Greenway.

i doubt theyll stay. confuses people since they could think theres a railway crossing, plus they will require inspections, upkeep, etc. to ensure they dont become a safety issue.