Mount Pleasant

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.

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 …

E15 Just off Main: From cars to condos for OpenRoad

June 13, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

E15 Just off Main is the first residential project for OpenForm Properties, a division of auto retailer OpenRoad Auto Group.

The Saint George redefines urban living with customizable living spaces

May 25, 2021 by Sponsored Content

Prices starting from $499,900, and studio, 1, 2 + 3 bedroom homes, are now previewing at The Saint George by Reliance Properties.

AbCellera expands in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant

April 29, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

AbCellera, the Vancouver-based biotech company, is expanding into a new, nine-storey purpose-built office and laboratory in Mount Pleasant.

Zoning changes allow for increased height, density on West 2nd Ave.

March 22, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The City of Vancouver recently approved zoning changes to the south side of West 2nd Avenue in Mount Pleasant to encourage more employment space, and increase heights and densities.

Rendition Developments launches Mount Pleasant office building

February 23, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

Vancouver-based developer Rendition Developments is preparing to launch their latest office building in Mount Pleasant, Fifth + Columbia.

New park slated for Main and 7th in Vancouver

October 25, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The City of Vancouver is planning a new park at East 7th Avenue and Main Street and seeking public input.

Modern, industrial façade detailing sets Kingsway rental building apart

August 7, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Rize Alliance has submitted a development application for a six-storey market rental building at 810 Kingsway, with ground floor retail space.

Nine-storey, mixed-use building slated for East 2nd and Scotia

July 15, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Wave Developments is planning a nine-storey, mixed-use building at East 2nd Avenue and Scotia Street, designed by Studio Balcaen Kwan Architecture.

More purpose-built rentals for Kingsway & Fraser project

July 13, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

A proposal for a market rental building on Kingsway near Fraser has been reworked to increase the number of units.

Major rental project on Kingsway dealership site approved

June 24, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The redevelopment of a former Hyundai dealership on Kingsway in Mount Pleasant will add 215 secured rental homes.

Cape Group plans The Sophia on East 1st Avenue

June 15, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The Cape Group is planning a nine-storey rental building at corner of East 1st Avenue and Scotia, including a 56 space daycare facility.

Reliance plans five-storey building on East Broadway

June 12, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Reliance Properties is planning a five-storey, mixed-use development at the corner of St. George Street and East Broadway.

Four-storey building to squeeze onto 33′ lot off Main Street

June 2, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

A new development application in Mount Pleasant shows how a narrow lot on a predominately residential street can be densified.

Colourful community planned in Mount Pleasant

May 28, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The redevelopment of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at East 15th and Sophia will see a courtyard-centric community of 51 stacked townhouses.

New Mount Pleasant Lions Manor on the way

May 9, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Brightside Homes is partnering with Wall Financial Corp. and BC Housing to construct a new social housing building in Mount Pleasant.

Rize plans rentals near hip Fraser and Kingsway triangle

April 29, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

A six-storey rental building is proposed for the corner of Kingsway and Prince Albert Street, near the hip Fraser and Kingsway "triangle."

Fire-damaged East Broadway building gets new lease on life

April 20, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

A fire-damaged building on East Broadway near Fraser is about to get a new lease on life. Stuart Howard Architects has applied on behalf of a numbered company to redevelop the site, preserving the façade and adding new rental units.

New office tower slated for East Broadway and Ontario

April 15, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Value Group has filed a rezoning application for a 12-storey office tower at East Broadway and Ontario, designed by Formosis Architecture.

Brightside plans redevelopment of Mount Pleasant Lions Manor

February 17, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Brightside is partnering with Wall Financial and BC Housing to replace the Mount Pleasant Lions Manor with 82 new affordable rentals.

Addition to heritage building at Main & 19th in Mount Pleasant

November 4, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

Rositch Hemphill Architects has designed a residential addition to the Bryant Block at East 19th and Main Street in Mount Pleasant.

Mural by Fintan Magee injects new life into building façade

September 18, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

A massive new mural by Australian artist Fintan Magee is grabbing attention in Vancouver's hip Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.