General Vancouver Development Updates II

[jollyburger]

I guess they could shut down West Vancouver as well if they are going to get rid of the West 4th showroom.

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by madog222

One accesses the elevator from the open air corridor.

Sorry I read two of Vancouver of the Future's comments and answered both quoting only one of the comments.

"who wants to be outside in the rain, wind, etc at the 10th floor? thats just; unpleasant."

Being outside for 10 seconds max until you enter the elevator vestibule doesn't seem terrible. As for the wind, I don't see this as any different than living in a townhome closer to the water.

The way this is designed, from an envelope POV these just appear as oversized balconies. The big issued would have been if the open corridor was above habitable space.

[seamusmcduff]

Surprised the DP is moving forward for this site on Broadway, this close to commercial station, considering the density they'd be able to get now.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1961-e-broadway

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by seamusmcduff

Surprised the DP is moving forward for this site on Broadway, this close to commercial station, considering the density they'd be able to get now.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1961-e-broadway

Commercial isn't one of the immediate zoning change stations, so they'd have to wait for the City's changes, which don't have to be published before mid 2024. They just got a rezoning for 3 FSR in June, and it's presumably wood-frame (from the design), and if they waited they could potentially submit a DP for 4 FSR up to 12 storeys. Maybe, if they can't sell enough of the 73 condos they're proposing, they'll resubmit with something a little bigger, but if they can't sell the woodframe condos it seems unlikely that there's a market for even more, and more expensive units, in the short term, so they'd face significant carrying costs.

Reliance has recently started building the similar density St George condos on E Broadway, not far from Main St station. They could have resubmitted for more under the Broadway Plan, but chose to build anyway. No doubt future projects will start from the new allowances, but some that are already planned will go ahead anyway.

[Feathered Friend]

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2231-2247-e-41-ave


https://council.vancouver.ca/2023121...renderings.pdf


https://council.vancouver.ca/2023121...renderings.pdf


https://council.vancouver.ca/2023121...renderings.pdf

December 14th, 2023 Public Hearing – Continued Commercial Clearcutting Threatens Cedar Place

Public Hearing – December 14th, 2023 – 1:00pm

As this is the last public hearing of the year, Hannah and I had assumed its agenda would be a relatively quiet one. Certainly the first item, an application under the Secured Rental Policy for a five-floor building across from the oldest remaining BC Housing site in Vancouver hasn’t seen much coal stuffed into its stocking. However, Item #2 has drawn far more humbugs on the other side of town, even though it complies with those same guidelines.

Granted, the strength of these jeers have been reduced from the summer when city council approved a slightly larger building on the opposite side of this block. That’s not to say everyone on the west side are a bunch scrooges, as Item #3 shows that when it comes to providing care for seniors, even Vancouver’s most affluent have large hearts. There is something special about this time of year, and Item #4 will help families share that spirit together.

Other prefer to have their own space, and more than a few people feel there’s no room for this hotel on their Downtown street, and that it’s not even needed in the first place. Of course, Vancouver is a rich tapestry of various peoples and Item #5 probably hoped the restoration of a long buried culture in Grandview Woodlands would be celebrated. Instead, these below-market homes have faced the same derision that defeated the last tower proposed on Commercial Drive.

Backlash Expectations

Item #1 – 2231-2247 East 41st Avenue – Very Low
Only a single individual has shown any interest in this proposal

Item #2 – 6470 Larch Street – Moderate
In June, 46 people wrote to city council to oppose a similarly-sized building on this block

Item #3 – 4330-4408 Arbutus Street and 2092 Nanton Avenue – Very Low
Providing care homes for senior citizens rarely causes a disturbance

Item #4 – 848 Seymour Street – Low
Some residents in the neighbouring strata building feel there’s no room for this hotel on their block

Item #5 – 1710-1730 East Pender Street – Very High
A shorter building two blocks to the south was withdrawn in 2018 after years of heated opposition

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2023/1...s-cedar-place/

[madog222]

^All approved.

[hollywoodnorth]

The surface parking lot on Expo Blvd right beside the Cambie bridge is now "CLOSED" and I would expect site prep to start for that social housing tower to start maybe Jan 1st? has a dev permit been issued at all?

[giallo]

Originally Posted by madog222

^All approved.

Excellent news - especially #5. The Grandview Woodlands NIMBYS have opposing almost all new mass multi-unit housing for years. Very happy to see city council take charge here.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

The surface parking lot on Expo Blvd right beside the Cambie bridge is now "CLOSED" and I would expect site prep to start for that social housing tower to start maybe Jan 1st? has a dev permit been issued at all?

1050 Expo Boulevard? Goes to DPB on January 15

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1050-expo-blvd?tool=qanda

[jollyburger]

975 W 57th Ave rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of the former Salvation Army Homestead and includes:

A 19-storey strata residential building with 143 units;
A 6-storey mixed-used building with 47 rental residential units and 37-space childcare;
A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.04;
A building height of 64.4 m (211 ft.); and
198 vehicle parking spaces and 374 bicycle spaces.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/975-w-57-ave

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

1050 Expo Boulevard? Goes to DPB on January 15

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1050-expo-blvd?tool=qanda

God I can't believe the City used Kane for sustainability. They're so expensive.

Hope to see some soils testing rigs on site soon. That'll be exciting!

[Feathered Friend]

Originally Posted by madog222

^All approved.

Originally Posted by giallo

Excellent news - especially #5. The Grandview Woodlands NIMBYS have opposing almost all new mass multi-unit housing for years. Very happy to see city council take charge here.

Indeed, all were approved unanimously with Mayor Sim, and Councillor Carr absent. That said, the opposition turnout was far lower than we predicted, with no item drawing more than a couple speaker against.

[madog222]

Ofiswerks nearing completion. I really hate the color, perhaps it looks better in direct sunlight but I doubt it.




Photos by me.

[GenWhy?]

Damn it's a shame that's not condos I think it looks really nice. Would look great south of 16th or on King Ed for example. Thanks for posting the photos - I obviously have not been that way for a while.

[BaddieB]

Finally, a building that isn't a total mess. Looks great on the front

[madog222]

Demo permit has been issued for Strand’s site at 456 Prior.

[Feathered Friend]

https://web.archive.org/web/20201124...-e-hastings-st


https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=131115748


https://pcieastvillage.com/

Just in time for Christmas, the first homes under Vancouver’s Moderate Income Rental Housing IRP have been cleared for occupancy. That said, there’s still a little work left to do before the Yarrow’s retail stores can open & it’s deemed complete.
https://pcieastvillage.com

https://x.com/City_Duo/status/1738707788287897928?s=20

[madog222]

Originally Posted by madog222

Demo permit has been issued for Strand’s site at 456 Prior.

They have wasted no time, around half of the existing building is torn down already.

[madog222]

I don't think this has been posted.
2015 Main had a slight update to the rezoning submission back in September. The north side on the building is now sporting common area balconies on every third floor. This should be headed to public hearing soon.


https://council.vancouver.ca/20231212/documents/rr2.pdf

[giallo]

I like the redesign!

I'm looking forward to this one. It'll bring a nice visual presence to the area, and add much needed housing around Main St Station.