Vancouver

The tower proposed for 1470-1476 W Broadway in Vancouver.
Development Projects

Gracorp Proposing 34-Storey Tower At Future South Granville Station In Vancouver

The tower being proposed by Gracorp Properties would sit at 1470-1476 W Broadway and include a secondary entrance to the future South Granville Station.

Profiles

PCI President Tim Grant On Marine Gateway 2 And Development Processes

PCI Developments is expected to submit their official rezoning application for Marine Gateway 2 to the City of Vancouver in September.

Development Projects

Anthem And Crestpoint Take Over West End Project From Strand And Intracorp

​Anthem Properties and Crestpoint have also made significant changes to the tower planned for 1318 Thurlow Street and 1068-1090 Burnaby Street in the West End of Vancouver.

Listed Luxe

One Of Vancouver's Largest Residences Hits Market For $27.5M

Located a short distance from the Fraser River, this home is so close to the Marine Drive Golf Club that it's practically an extension of the (already sprawling) backyard.

Policy

City of Vancouver Unveils First-Ever Seniors Housing Strategy, Rezoning Policy

The City says over 194,000 people in Vancouver are 55 years or older and that this number is expected to increase significantly over the next 20 years.

Policy

Vancouver Relaxes View Cone Policy, Sparking Controversy

​After a monthslong review of the famous policy, the City of Vancouver has removed 14 view cones and updated 11 others.

Policy

How The City Of Vancouver Can Speed Up Its Development Approval Process

A major complaint among developers is that the City of Vancouver takes forever to approve a rezoning application and the development permit that follows. Combining the two processes might be the solution many or looking for.

Development Projects

Sightline Properties Proposing 38-Storey Rental Tower Near Joyce Station

​The subject site of the Sightline Properties proposal is 4975-4997 Joyce Street, one block away from Joyce-Collingwood Station.

Development Projects

Vancouver Investment Firm First To Take Up Ladner Village's Density Play

Headwater Projects, a real estate investment firm that’s been around since 2008, heard that the small town of Ladner was amending its official community plan to allow for more density, up to six storeys. Now, their 131-unit, six-storey mixed-use Bridge & Elliott project is ready to sell.

Policy

Inside The Broadway Plan Review With Vancouver's Acting Director Of Planning

Acting Director of Planning Matt Shillito explains why the Broadway Plan needs to be amended and the proposed changes being put forth.

Policy

Are View Cones Facing A Sunset? Mountain Vistas Could Be No Match For Density

Vancouver's world-class views have been protected since 1989 with what are known as view cones, which are protected views from various points of the city that cannot be obstructed. But the need to build more housing could start getting in the way...

Policy

Vancouver Eliminates Minimum Parking Requirements For All Land Uses City-Wide

New provincial legislation requires cities to remove minimum parking requirements for SSMUH and within TOAs, but the City is going beyond what's required.