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News on development, real estate, urban planning and architecture in Metro Vancouver.

White Rock council approves controversial Nautilus towers

July 29, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

White Rock city council has approved plans for a two-tower development despite concerns about the location and the proximity to a nearby aquifer. The 121-unit, 21-storey and 24-storey development at 1454 Oxford Street between Thrift Avenue and North Bluff Road has been in the works for several years. Current councillors approved the development plans, despite …

West Coast modernism for West Vancouver lot

July 26, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Alterativ Design Lab has designed a west coast modern contemporary home for a lot in West Vancouver.

Step With Me at interactive Pride installation at Bentall Centre

July 26, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Celebrating Vancouver Pride, local art and design studio Tangible created an interactive, musical art installation at the Bentall Centre.

The Cohen Block to rise at former Army & Navy on Hastings

July 22, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Bosa Properties and the owners of the former Army & Navy department store on West Hastings plan to redevelop the property into The Cohen Block, a mixed-use rental, retail and office development with market, middle-income and below-market homes, in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Cape Group plans new East Vancouver rentals

July 21, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The Cape Group is planning more east Vancouver rentals, this time in a six-storey, mixed-use building at Nanaimo and Charles streets.

Workforce housing tower up for consideration by council

July 20, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Reliance Properties has submitted its proposal for an all-rental tower at Thurlow and Melville, including over 100 workforce housing units, targeted at essential workers.

The Cape Group breaks ground on mass timber rental project

July 20, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The Cape Group is developing mass timber rental apartments targeted at artists for a site near Emily Carr University in East Vancouver.

Bainbridge Village: Burnaby seeks public feedback

July 19, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The City of Burnaby is seeking feedback on plans for Bainbridge Village, a future hub planned around Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station.

Oak Street condos seek to tell Marpole’s story

July 16, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Four modern buildings will add 231 new condos to Oak Street in Marpole, significantly boosting density and replacing 12 single family homes.

CLT building under construction on East Broadway

July 15, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Using CLT, Vancouver-based MGA | Michael Green Architecture has designed a four-storey, mixed-use boutique infill building.

Metro King: 66-storey tower planned in Burnaby

July 14, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Metro King is an upcoming 66-storey tower coming to Kingsway in Burnaby, and will be one of the tallest buildings in the Lower Mainland.

The Saint George in Mount Pleasant Now Selling: Homes from the low $500,000’s

July 13, 2021 by Sponsored Content

Customizable Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes priced from the low $500,000’s are now selling at The Saint George by Reliance Properties. The Saint George in Mount Pleasant by Reliance Properties brings customizable homes that transform from day to night to the vibrant community. The 91-unit low-rise residential project is located at the corner …

Renter Services Centre planned in downtown Vancouver

July 12, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The City of Vancouver plans to open a Renter Services Centre downtown to bring community organizations which support renters under one roof.

Fifteen Fifteen by Büro Ole Scheeren readies for launch

July 9, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Fifteen Fifteen was designed by renowned German architect Ole Scheeren of Büro Ole Scheeren, in collaboration with Francl Architecture.

Oakridge development application includes tower, running loop

July 8, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

QuadReal and Westbank, the team behind the redevelopment of Oakridge Centre has submitted a development application for a 28-storey residential tower.

2 Burrard Place presale launch ‘a sign of confidence’

July 6, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The developers of 2 Burrard Place are touting early presale numbers as a sign buyers are returning to the downtown Vancouver condo market after a lengthly absence. Pattison Group and Reliance Properties say they’ve already sold more than 100 units in two days to early presale registrants of 2 Burrard Place, the third tower in …

White Rock council approves controversial Nautilus towers

West Coast modernism for West Vancouver lot

Step With Me at interactive Pride installation at Bentall Centre

The Cohen Block to rise at former Army & Navy on Hastings

Cape Group plans new East Vancouver rentals

Workforce housing tower up for consideration by council

The Cape Group breaks ground on mass timber rental project

Bainbridge Village: Burnaby seeks public feedback

Oak Street condos seek to tell Marpole’s story

CLT building under construction on East Broadway

Metro King: 66-storey tower planned in Burnaby

The Saint George in Mount Pleasant Now Selling: Homes from the low $500,000’s

Renter Services Centre planned in downtown Vancouver

Fifteen Fifteen by Büro Ole Scheeren readies for launch

Oakridge development application includes tower, running loop

2 Burrard Place presale launch ‘a sign of confidence’

Rec Room Burnaby now open at Brentwood

Fairview Tower planned at Broadway and Hemlock

Evolve Strength to open Vancouver gym

Millennium Central Lonsdale elevating home luxury to the next level

Secured market rentals for Commercial Drive

CODAaward finalist: North Vancouver lighting installation