General Vancouver Development Updates II - Page 92

gaviscon · #**1821** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 5:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by madog222

Unfortunately it doesn’t look like this is for construction, they just withdrew their building permit.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=147288263

wow Vancouver's economy is doomed.

seamusmcduff · #**1822** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 6:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

You say it like it’s a bad thing.

I mean it could turn into one. The current drop in prices and rents doesn't change the fact that the market is still super inflated, and we're still in a housing shortage. Just because we're in an economic slowdown and seeing less immigration doesn't change the fact that we still need more housing.

Developers slowing down only serves to keep prices high, so to me all housing is good housing because it increases supply. We might not have a market for luxury housing right now, but if down the line a few years ago we do and there's no upcoming units available, those buyers will end up pushing up the prices of the rest of the market.

I'm aware that it's not economical for them to build right now, but that's part of the problem. This is probably a comment for another thread, but this is why I think the government needs to be more involved in housing. Developers have no incentive to overbuild and drop prices. The government doesn't need to make money on housing, if we set it up properly, they could develop housing to sell or rent at cost, and actually provide the supply to drive prices down.

whatnext · #**1823** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 3:45 PM**

I’m happy to see demand disappear for luxury units. That means more building sites for non-luxury rentals and condos. Hopefully the disappearance of luxury demand will deflate land prices too. You’re right, government needs to become more involved especially to see that construction continues despite a slowdown.

Changing City · #**1824** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

I’m happy to see demand disappear for luxury units. That means more building sites for non-luxury rentals and condos. Hopefully the disappearance of luxury demand will deflate land prices too. You’re right, government needs to become more involved especially to see that construction continues despite a slowdown.

What slowdown? There are fewer housing sales, but there's no slowdown in housing construction in the City of Vancouver.

whatnext · #**1825** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 5:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

What slowdown? There are fewer housing sales, but there's no slowdown in housing construction in the City of Vancouver.

Slowdown in Toronto, Vancouver leave national housing starts flat in first half of 2025
Ottawa, September 9, 2025

Growth in total housing starts across seven of Canada’s key Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) was flat in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, with the six-month numbers showing sharp regional differences. This according to the latest Housing Supply Report (HSR) from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa and Halifax built new homes at record or near-record pace, or in line with historical averages in the first half of 2025, with a much different picture in Canada’s two most expensive housing markets. Vancouver is seeing a slowdown in housing construction compared to 2024 and Toronto is on pace for its lowest annual housing starts total in 30 years...

https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-ne...irst-half-2025

Changing City · #**1826** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Slowdown in Toronto, Vancouver leave national housing starts flat in first half of 2025
Ottawa, September 9, 2025

Growth in total housing starts across seven of Canada’s key Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) was flat in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, with the six-month numbers showing sharp regional differences. This according to the latest Housing Supply Report (HSR) from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa and Halifax built new homes at record or near-record pace, or in line with historical averages in the first half of 2025, with a much different picture in Canada’s two most expensive housing markets. Vancouver is seeing a slowdown in housing construction compared to 2024 and Toronto is on pace for its lowest annual housing starts total in 30 years...

https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-ne...irst-half-2025

That's not the City of Vancouver, and it's not the full year.

The CMA numbers weren't down much for the full year - 27,185 starts in 2025, compared to 28,112 in 2024 - both more than the past 10 year average of 26,857.

gaviscon · #**1827** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 9:39 PM**

3362-3384 Vanness Ave

Demolition underway

20260228_142807 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

20260228_142832 by globalbusinesscentre105 H, on Flickr

seamusmcduff · #**1828** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 11:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

I’m happy to see demand disappear for luxury units. That means more building sites for non-luxury rentals and condos.

Well that's a land use issue far more than a luxury market issue, if it turns out to be an issue at all. We have more than enough land for both if we were willing to upzone a larger percent of the city.

But even how it is right now, I wouldn't be surprised if we had the capacity for both, between the broadway plan, Cambie corridor, and TOD requirements.

officedweller · #**1829** Posted **Mar 2, 2026, 11:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by gaviscon

3362-3384 Vanness Ave

Demolition underway

I remember when that was built!

Changing City · #**1830** Posted **Mar 3, 2026, 12:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I remember when that was built!

60 unit strata completed in 1993, designed by William Rhone Architects.

gaviscon · #**1831** Posted **Mar 4, 2026, 1:22 AM**

How is the rezoning app for this still in review???
Can't wait for AI agents...

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/208-232-w-41-ave

208-232 W 41st Ave

jollyburger · #**1832** Posted **Mar 4, 2026, 2:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by gaviscon

How is the rezoning app for this still in review???
Can't wait for AI agents...

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/208-232-w-41-ave

208-232 W 41st Ave

I think they can build 5 stories taller with the TOA zoning?

Some property for sale mentioned it was being developed by

https://www.bogner.ca/

Seems like they are active with their smaller Main Street project the building permit went in Nov 2025:

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=280982143

seamusmcduff · #**1833** Posted **Mar 4, 2026, 4:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by gaviscon

How is the rezoning app for this still in review???
Can't wait for AI agents...

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/208-232-w-41-ave

208-232 W 41st Ave

How do you know if not a hold up on the developers side?

Feathered Friend · #**1834** Posted **Mar 4, 2026, 4:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by gaviscon

How is the rezoning app for this still in review???
Can't wait for AI agents...

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/208-232-w-41-ave

208-232 W 41st Ave

It's not, it was delisted from the city's POSSE system within the last month, and staff have been slow to update Shape Your City. There's just over half a dozen rezoning applications in the same boat. Not that I'm in a position to complain, as we've been too busy with our newborn to flag any of them.

jollyburger · #**1835** Posted **Mar 4, 2026, 11:43 PM**

One floor for daycare/offices. 5 stories removed.

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809 W 41st Ave rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received a revised proposal to amend the 809 W 41st Avenue site CD-1 (34) (Comprehensive Development) District to allow for the development of a 32-storey mixed-use building, and includes:

305 market rental units;
Commercial space, allowing for private childcare on the 7th floor;
Office space on the 7th floor;
A floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.32; and
A building height of 99.2 m (325 ft.), with additional height for a rooftop amenity.
The revised proposal includes a decrease to the proposed density and height, and an increase in employment space.

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/809-w-41-ave-2

giallo · #**1836** Posted **Mar 5, 2026, 2:20 AM**

That DTES development sure is prominent from Canada Place.

jollyburger · #**1837** Posted **Mar 5, 2026, 3:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

The Westbank/Promerita Group/BC Housing project in East Van is at council tonight. Up next.

1030-1070 East Hastings Street, (ii) 1115-1129 East Hastings Street & 360 Glen Drive and (iii) 1168-1182 East Hastings Street

https://csg001-harmony.sliq.net/0031...60225/-1/20903

Continues on March 10th.

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At the Public Hearing on February 24, 2026, Council heard the staff presentation, applicant comments, asked questions to staff and the applicant, heard from public speakers, and closed the speakers list and receipt of public comments for the above-noted Item. Subsequently, Council referred closing comments, further questions to staff, debate and decision to the Council meeting on March 10, 2026, as Unfinished Business.

whatnext · #**1838** Posted **Mar 7, 2026, 12:31 AM**

I was at Pure Bread in Mt Pleasant and took this photo at the architectural model shop nearby. Anyone know where the building in the top model might be?

IMG_0469 by bcborn, on Flickr

officedweller · #**1839** Posted **Mar 7, 2026, 12:55 AM**

Based on the chandelier, that looks like a private home.

jollyburger · #**1840** Posted **Mar 7, 2026, 2:27 AM**

Sort of looks like the top of Curv

https://storeys.com/vancouver-curv-t...uilding-world/

FWIW AB Models worked on it:

https://www.abscale.com/Portfolio/1075-nelson-street