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Public consultation for the Draft Broadway Plan is now closed. Between March 1st and March 22, it is reported that there were more than 6,300 visitors to the City of Vancouver’s ShapeYourCity website. Over 3,600 surveys were filled and over 300 people attended public open houses. The findings of the surveys will be analyzed over …

Draft Broadway Plan Public Consultation Now Closed Read More »

The last chance to provide public feedback regarding the Broadway Plan is March 21st. Once the plan is approved there will be few opportunities for changes/alterations. Do not let your opinions/suggestions go unheard. Click on the link below to take the survey. We took the survey and did our part, now it’s up to you. …

Last Chance for Public Feedback – Open Until March 21st Read More »

Originally sold by our team in 2017 for $19,335,000 to a local investor, the property has recently changed hands after being successfully rezoned in October of 2020 and with additional rezoning potential through the Broadway Draft Plan. The approved rezoning is summarized as below: -Floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.75 -20,284 sq. ft. of retail …

24 East Broadway & 2520 Ontario Street Resold (Flipped) Read More »

The Broadway Draft Plan was released March 1, 2022, after several years of delay due to various factors including Covid. There is a lot to digest in the Draft Plan and it is exciting to see all the new possibilities. While the plan may not satisfy all citizens and stakeholders, it is certainly a bold …

Broadway Draft Plan Released Today Read More »

The Broadway Plan Phase 3 – Refined Directions Engagement Summary was just released. The latest report details key feedback that resulted from public consultation held between November 4th to December 3, 2021. These findings are a result of engagement with 3,800+ people at 19 different events seeking public feedback. While overall supportive of planning initiatives, the …

BROADWAY PLAN Phase 3 – Refined Directions Engagement Summary Released Read More »

RENX has revealed the top 10 list for largest transactions in 2021. I am pleased to announce that our deal for the redevelopment of the Ashley Mar Co-op received the top place (#1) with an asset value of over $300 million. The future project will include 524 rental units in addition to 125 new co-op …

Biggest Deal of 2021 – Transit Site next to Marine Dr. Canada Line Station Read More »

Housing Minister David Eby proposes massive increase in housing supply to combat housing affordability in BC. When asked about levying new taxes on existing home owners to reduce demand for housing, the Housing Minister instead countered by proposing a massive increase in housing. The Minister cited “profound concern about the housing that we are not …

Housing Minister David Eby Weighs in on Broadway Plan Read More »

Happy New Year After years of delay to the Broadway Plan, it seems that 2022 will see some real progress with the actual line under construction and continued pressure on the housing supply. Planners and all levels of government are desperate/anxious to increase the number of affordable rental units as one of the key election …

Happy New Year From the Broadway Plan Real Estate Solutions Team Read More »