Behind many buildings in Vancouver’s West End is untapped potential — room for an infill building that could increase the rental stock.
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News on development, real estate, urban planning and architecture in Metro Vancouver.
Rental, non-market and shelter complex slated for East Hastings
Two 14-storey towers with social and rental housing, plus shelter space, are proposed next to the East Hastings Street/Raymur overpass in the Downtown Eastside.
Strip mall at East 12th & Commercial to be redeveloped
A strip mall at East 12th and Commercial Drive will soon be replaced by six-storey, mixed-use building, developed by Wesgroup Properties.
Marcon plans 100% rental tower near Oakridge Centre
Marcon is planning an 18-storey, 100 per cent rental building on West 42nd Avenue near Oakridge.
Irony: Burnaby requires lots of parking for new TransLink data centre
In an ironic twist for TransLink, the zoning in Burnaby requires 183 parking stalls based on the site’s location within a town centre.
100% rental tower planned overlooking Burnaby’s Central Park
BlueSky Properties is planning a 34-storey, 100% rental tower at 5970-5994 Kathleen Street, just west of Willingdon and south of Kingsway.
40-storey Burnaby tower inspired by “timeless simplicity”
BOSA Properties and BlueSky Properties are planning a 40-storey residential tower in Burnaby that the architect describes as “smart and sustainable, and a direct reaction to overly formulaic residential towers.”
44-storey tower planned by Anthem next to Patterson SkyTrain station
Anthem Properties is planning a 44-storey condo tower at Wilson and Central Blvd. in Burnaby, near the Patterson SkyTrain station.
Terrace House project under creditor protection
A luxury condominium tower in Coal Harbour may be never be built after the developer filed for creditor protection.
New Westminster tower will have commanding view of Fraser River
A 34-storey tower is proposed on Elliot Street in New Westminster, near the Pattullo Bridge, designed by Chris Dikeakos Architects.
Terraced boutique condo project on Cambie Street seeks rezoning
A six-storey boutique condo building is planned for West 35th and Cambie in the continued densification of the Cambie Corridor.
Major rental project on Kingsway dealership site approved
The redevelopment of a former Hyundai dealership on Kingsway in Mount Pleasant will add 215 secured rental homes.
Eye-catching public art installation unveiled at UBC Bus Exchange
Ten bronze cast panels designed by a prominent Musqueam artist have been installed at UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Penthouse loft with 19′ soaring ceilings for sale
A beautiful penthouse loft on the coveted 500-block of Beatty Street, across from Chambar Restaurant, is on the market.
Amazon poised to be largest corporate office tenant in downtown Vancouver
Amazon Canada will be the largest corporate office tenant in downtown Vancouver once two towers are occupied above The Post development.
