General Vancouver Updates II

[Migrant_Coconut]

Don't forget asbestos.

Keeping in mind that multiplexes are now legal, not mandated; you might get one or two around Killarney or Dunbar... but I'm betting the majority of new builds will likely be concentrated around Kitsilano, Central Broadway, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge/Langara, Commercial, Kingsway and all the inner areas, because that's where the market is hot.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

Don't forget asbestos.

Keeping in mind that multiplexes are now legal, not mandated; you might get one or two around Killarney or Dunbar... but I'm betting the majority of new builds will likely be concentrated around Kitsilano, Central Broadway, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge/Langara, Commercial, Kingsway and all the inner areas, because that's where the market is hot.

Strathcona too. This Vernon Drive is just big enough to allow a 4-plex, and so is this Union St house (and if the #22 up Clark Drive is frequent transit, a 6-plex). And this E Cordova house almost certainly could have a 6-plex.

Those are all typical 'inexpensive' builder's teardown / rebuilds. They end up looking like this Union St house in the current market - (and that still might be what gets developed in future).

[Feathered Friend]

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/5515-5525-elizabeth-st


https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1510-w-...3-granville-st


https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/430-440-w-pender-st


https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/3231-32...5-685-e-17-ave

November 14th, 2023 Public Hearing – Moderate Income Rental Homes Leave Some Seeing Red
Public Hearing – November 14th, 2023 – 6:00pm

In a week where city council will explore whether to create more homes near parks, under-capacity schools, city-owned lands, and even in Shaughnessy, the biggest news came from Victoria. By now, most British Columbians probably know about the new provincial legislation to allow buildings of up to 20 floors near rapid transit stations, and 12 storeys around bus exchanges. The question is how will that impact this Tuesday’s public hearing, and the answer begins with Item #1.

With only a single person opposed to this four floor strata building, the idea that it could grow to twice its current size probably won’t upset many people. Item #2 has seen a similar level of disinterest, yet it’s doubtful this six floor rental building’s proximity to Translink’s trolleybus maintenance centre in Marpole is going to garner any leeway. As for Item #3, it doesn’t need any help, as this 12 floor rental building has silenced any and all criticism.

Its location between two similarly-sized rental buildings under construction near Waterfront Station probably has a lot to do with that feat. Item #4 will also soon have plenty of neighbours as this 12 floor moderate income rental building straddles the Broadway Plan’s southern edge, where 25 storey buildings are envisioned (pg 222-223). Flyers posted along Fraser Street hint some existing residents feel this proposal, the first of any kind submitted in 2023 to reach this point, has gone too far too fast.

Backlash Expectations

Item #1 – 5515-5525 Elizabeth St – Very Low
Few people are interested in a four floor building in the Cambie Corridor

Item #2 – 1510 West 71st Ave and 8733 Granville St – Very Low
It’s comprised of a lone individual’s struggle to find parking

Item #3 – 430-440 West Pender St – Very Low
There hasn’t been any opposition so far

Item #4 – 3231-3245 Fraser St and 675 East 17th Ave – Moderate
Even a basic flyer campaign should always be taken seriously

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2023/1...me-seeing-red/

[Feathered Friend]

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/3529-35...-2106-w-19-ave

November 16th, 2023 Public Hearing – Development Industry Lobbyist Inspires An Unintended Rental Housing Reception
Public Hearing – November 16th, 2023

Two years ago, dozens of letters flooded city council as supporters and opponents of a six floor rental application on Arbutus Street clashed over their community’s future. Yet on today’s agenda Item #1, a five floor rental building on the block directly to the north has barely drawn a peep. Perhaps some simply grew disillusioned, or maybe they feel comfortable knowing the passage of the Secured Rental Policy means they can transform their own homes in the same way.

Whether a comparable response greets Item #2 is far from certain, as last month a similar proposal next door angered one neighbour so much that they paid Chuck Brook to help ensure its rejection. To see one of Vancouver’s most well known development consultants use his talents, and connections to lobby against a five floor rental building left Hannah and I speechless. Unsurprisingly, his actions have spurred hundred of letters, though not in the way he hoped for.

Backlash Expectations

Item #1 – 3529-3589 Arbutus St and 2106 West 19th Ave – Very Low
Things seem to have calmed down in the two years since a taller building was approved across the road

Item #2 – 6065-6075 Collingwood Place – Low
A last minute concession from city staff should avert a repeat of last month’s outcry

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2023/1...ing-reception/


I'm late posting this here, but for that reason I can also confirm both of these items were approved today.

[GenWhy?]

The Block Watch Captain got a letter from the Fire Chief:

"Diane Fulton,

Thank you for bringing to our attention. We have updated requirements on addressing and access. We have asked the Rezoning department to have the civic addresses of the buildings re-assigned from Collingwood Place to Dunbar Street at the development permit and building permit stages.

Accordingly their principal entrances will need to be oriented to face Dunbar.
VFRS responds to an emergency by civic address, and therefore will respond to the buildings using Dunbar St. Collingwood may be used for firefighting access but is not a requirement of the Building By-law that it serves as a fire access route for the proposed multi-family buildings. "

I think Diane wanted the parkade ramp to be off Dunbar but I read this as firetrucks will access the apartment via Dunbar. Unless Council directs Staff to have the parkade ramp off Dunbar.

[officedweller]

Form

From Lawrence Black twitter Nov 14th:


https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV


https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV

[officedweller]

Henry Hudson School



https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV


https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV


https://twitter.com/LawrenceBlackTV

[gaviscon]

They've removed the community garden and excavation has started:

2763 – 2783 West 4th Avenue Vancouver



https://third.space/building/4th-macdonald/

[WarrenC12]

That's across MacDonald from the condos under construction already? Kits Block I think?

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

That's across MacDonald from the condos under construction already? Kits Block I think?

Yup all three formerly vacant lots in that area are underway.

I have not heard anything yet about the lot next to 2966 West 4th, but would love to hear anything!

[csbvan]

Excellent to see these 3 developments add hundreds of more units to 4th and Macdonald! Even better that most are rental.

With Kitsilano Block incorporating a grocery store, I have to wonder if there's a more grocery-rich part of the City. 4th and Vine has Safeway, Whole Foods and Apple Marlet. Just up Macdonald there's another Safeway.

[mcj]

Originally Posted by csbvan

Excellent to see these 3 developments add hundreds of more units to 4th and Macdonald! Even better that most are rental.

With Kitsilano Block incorporating a grocery store, I have to wonder if there's a more grocery-rich part of the City. 4th and Vine has Safeway, Whole Foods and Apple Marlet. Just up Macdonald there's another Safeway.

Used to live in one the other buildings near these developments. Would go to the grocers along West Broadway rather than up the hill. It is absolutely one of the most grocery and transit rich areas in the entire Metro region, these developments could be much larger. Just my two cents.

[Feathered Friend]

(My photo)


https://4545wtenth.com/wp-content/up...b-Update-1.pdf


https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=213800230[/QUOTE]

Plans to return a grocery store, along with 457 market rate, & 114 moderate income rental homes to West Point Grey are officially moving ahead after a preliminary concept won an overwhelmingly positive response from the community in June.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=213800230

https://x.com/City_Duo/status/1728587406826426711?s=20

[Jimbo604]

credit: me

Google Street view April 2023: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uoBxHYk31ib7Uqt9

src: SE corner of 6th and Main

[Jimbo604]

credit: me

Google Street View 2020: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1cRh1gCkqWpnkTYG9

SW corner of Robson and Seymour.

Lot still empty. Pile of rocks that has been there since 2020 is still there. Weeds have grown a bit.

[jollyburger]

Acton Ostry Architects Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop an eight-storey plus roof top amenity mixed-use building on this site, consisting of:

Manufacturing use on ground to third floor
Office uses on 4th-8th floor
A proposed Floor Space Ratio of 5.0 for the site
A proposed total floor area of approximately 45,369.8 sq. ft./ 4,215 m²
A proposed height of 109.9 ft./ 33.5 m
Four levels of underground parking, with vehicular access from lane

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/111-e-4-ave

Old proposal (8 years ago)

Video Link

https://www.kevingtonbuilding.com/co.../the-property/

Kevington Building Corp. had proposed the
Q4 Block at 125 East 4th Avenue. However, the development has not gone
forward as the owner evaluates the potential implications of the recent sale
of the properties across the street to Hootsuite and Westbank and any
associated zoning changes in the immediate vicinity that may come about
as a result.

Kevington Building Corp. Q4 Block, 125 East 4th Avenue
(Mount Pleasant) 27,205 Proposed

[madog222]

A mini 601 W Hastings.

[jollyburger]

Project is called QU4 now

https://www.actonostry.ca/work/curre...ce-development

[phesto]

They really timed that project well!

[WarrenC12]

Main Alley seems to be doing surprisingly well on pre-leases for that area. Why these guys have been sitting on this lot for so long is anybody's guess.