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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.

Vancouver House penthouse inspired by the rainforest

May 18, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

A Vancouver House penthouse has undergone a spectacular transformation, showcasing a full-sized red cedar tree in a glass-enclosed atrium.

21-storey Vancouver mass timber rental tower announced

April 7, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The Province has announced $4.2 million worth of investment in mass timber construction, including a rental tower by Westbank in Vancouver.

New renderings of Broadway & Alma rental tower

February 2, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

With a development application officially filed and the project approved, there are new renderings of Westbank's Broadway and Alma building.

Deloitte Summit tower tops out in downtown Vancouver

January 23, 2021 by Peter Meiszner

The Deloitte Summit office tower across from the Vancouver Public Library central branch is now topped out, and already an iconic structure.

New Oakridge Food Hall renderings revealed

November 13, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The future 'Food Hall' at Oakridge will blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, and form part of a four-storey building.

The Butterfly Westbank takes flight in Vancouver

November 3, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The Butterfly by Westbank may be the most beautiful residential tower in downtown Vancouver to date, on track for completion in 2023.

Oakridge developers seek additional height, more rental

October 22, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The developers behind the massive reimagining of Oakridge Centre are seeking additional tower heights through a new rezoning application.

Westbank converts upcoming tower at Joyce SkyTrain to 100% rental

September 23, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Westbank has flipped an upcoming residential tower at Joyce SkyTrain station to 100 per cent rental, and added four additional floors.

Broadway & Commercial project gets big rental boost

September 17, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Westbank and Crombie REIT have revised their ambitious plans for Broadway & Commercial, significantly boosting the number of rental units.

Design of West Broadway & Alma rental goes in new direction

June 11, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The look of an upcoming 14-storey building at West Broadway and Alma has been revised by the architects, scrapping a complex fin design for a new façade.

Davie Street resident awash in green of new lighting feature

May 21, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

A Davie Street resident is worried about sleepless nights after a light display was switched on at a new development across the street.

New Davie Street Safeway opens May 21

May 21, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The long-awaited reopening of Safeway on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End takes place May 21, 2020 in a new, mixed-use development.

Davie Street evolution: New towers transform West End

May 6, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Where a Safeway store once stood is now the location of three new rental apartment towers, one by Reliance Properties and two by Westbank.

Japanese-inspired Pendrell by Westbank now renting

February 10, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Westbank's latest West End rental apartment tower, 1770 Pendrell, is now complete with units available to rent.

Fresh St. Market & London Drugs open this week at Vancouver House

February 3, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

Fresh St. Market will open its doors Thursday, February 6 at the base of the Vancouver House tower at Pacific and Howe.

Rentals at Vancouver House: $3200 for a one bedroom?

January 4, 2020 by Peter Meiszner

The first rentals of strata units in Vancouver House are popping up online -- and the prices are eye-popping as well.

Development of Squamish Nation Sen̓áḵw Lands approved by members

December 11, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

Sen̓áḵw Lands Approved: “The Squamish Nation council is thrilled with the outcome of this referendum, which was approved by a landslide. This is truly a landmark moment in our Nation’s history," said Khelsilem, Squamish Nation councillor.

Monumental crystal chandelier installed under Granville Street Bridge

November 30, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

A massive crystal chandelier, suspended under the Granville Street Bridge, will be officially unveiled one week from today.

6,000 homes, 11 towers up to 56 storeys on Squamish Nation lands in Vancouver

November 12, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

The south end of the Burrard Street Bridge will be transformed into a dramatic gateway with 6,000 homes in 11 towers developed by the Squamish Nation.

Momofuku Noodle Bar coming to Vancouver House

October 18, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

Momofuku Noodle Bar will open its first Vancouver location in fall 2020. The restaurant, led by celebrity chef David Chang, will be located in the Vancouver House development by Westbank.

‘Vibrant, vertical village’ planned for Safeway site at Commercial-Broadway

September 25, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

Westbank, Crombie REIT and architects Perkins + Will have unveiled the redevelopment of the Safeway site at East Broadway and Commercial Drive, adjacent to the SkyTrain station.

New look for Oakridge “Transit Plaza” and office buildings

September 12, 2019 by Peter Meiszner

Development application outlines changes to mall entrance, new façades for existing buildings around Oakridge Centre.