OliverO

Approved Rezoning – 110 West 4th Avenue – AbCellera Office & Lab

Approved Rezonings / By / December 20, 2021

Through a special process granted to AbCellera for desperately needed laboratory facilities and ancillary office space, City of Vancouver Council provided a fast-track redevelopment and development permit application together on November 16, 2021. This rezoning is granting a total density of 7.0 FSR, a building height of 151 feet. Current maximums for the curren I-1 …

Approved Rezoning – 110 West 4th Avenue – AbCellera Office & Lab Read More »

Rezoning Revision -1780 East Broadway – Safeway Site at Broadway and Commercial

Broadway Rezonings / By / December 20, 2021

1780 East Broadway – Rezoning Revision A new revision has been submitted for the large-scale redevelopment of the Safeway site near Commercial Drive and East Broadway. Rezoning timeline: Original Application (June 12, 2019) Tower A – 30 Storeys Tower B – 27 Storeys Tower C – 24 Storeys Residential Density – 4.52 FSR Commercial Density …

Rezoning Revision -1780 East Broadway – Safeway Site at Broadway and Commercial Read More »

Aspen – 188 East 6th Avenue – Affordable Rental Building Completed

News / By / December 7, 2021

Aspen – a 145 unit rental building on Main Street between East 6th and East 7th Avenue, has recently been completed and is currently available for rent. The City of Vancouver owned site was leased (land lease) to Catalyst Developments for a period of 60 years for an estimated $16.85 million (according to the federal …

Aspen – 188 East 6th Avenue – Affordable Rental Building Completed Read More »

Sold – 2111 Main Street – Vancouver City Centre Motor Hotel Sold to Nicola Wealth

News / By / December 8, 2021

The former City Centre Motor Hotel at 2111 Main Street has sold to Nicola Wealth. The 34,848 SF site which encompasses a full block along Main Street is located in the hear of Mt. Pleasant and has excellent redevelopment potential based on the current iteration of the Broadway Plan. Located in Area G of the …

Sold – 2111 Main Street – Vancouver City Centre Motor Hotel Sold to Nicola Wealth Read More »

Oxford Properties in JV Partnership with Intracorp for Ashley Mar Rezoning

News / By / December 7, 2021

Further to the recent rezoning approval of the Ashley Mar Co-op near the intersection of Marine Drive and Cambie Street (adjacent to Marine Gateway Station), Oxford Properties has made their JV partnership with Intracorp public. https://renx.ca/oxford-intracorp-jv-large-vancouver-multires-development/ Oxford Properties is the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and is committed to …

Oxford Properties in JV Partnership with Intracorp for Ashley Mar Rezoning Read More »

Broadway Plan Phase 3 Refined Directions Feedback Deadline Closed

News / By / December 7, 2021

The public feedback period for Phase 3 – Refined Directions closed on December 3, 2021. Over the 4 week period since the release of Phase 3, the City of Vancouver Planning Department held a combination of in-person and online events. According to the COV there were over 7,200 visitors to the Broadway Plan website, over …

Broadway Plan Phase 3 Refined Directions Feedback Deadline Closed Read More »

First-of-its-kind Deal by Transit Station: Expansion of Ashley Mar Co-op

Approved Rezonings / By / August 19, 2022

First-of-its-kind deal in Canada leads to expansion of Ashley Mar co-op and creation of 524 secured market rental units next to transit in City of Vancouver Maximizing the opportunity to increase non-market housing offering by transit With the implementation of the Marpole Plan in 2014, the opportunity to increase non-market housing presented itself near the …

First-of-its-kind Deal by Transit Station: Expansion of Ashley Mar Co-op Read More »

855-865 W 10th Avenue – Office Rezoning Application

Proposed Rezonings / By / December 7, 2021

A 12 storey office building is being proposed across the street from VGH.  The property is located within 100m of the future station at Broadway and Laurel Street. Future uses for the building are likely medical/dental offices as well as laboratory facilities. Details of the rezoning application are as follows: -A floor area of 7,114.3 …

855-865 W 10th Avenue – Office Rezoning Application Read More »

901 West Broadway – Hotel Rezoning Application

Proposed Rezonings / By / December 7, 2021

A new hotel is being proposed at 901 West Broadway. The site is located directly across the street from the future station at Laurel Street and  has close proximity to VGH. This application follows the successful rezoning at 888 West Broadway (former Park Inn & Suites) where a hotel (and likely office tower) are planned. …

901 West Broadway – Hotel Rezoning Application Read More »

Broadway Plan Seeks to add 50,000 New Residents and 42,000 Jobs

News / By / August 19, 2022

Broadway Plan Update  The Broadway Plan seeks to add over 50,000 new residents and 42,000 jobs by providing additional height and density for purpose-built rental buildings and office buildings. The Broadway Corridor is already the second largest employment center in British Columbia after the Downtown Core. All levels of government are keen to see the area …

Broadway Plan Seeks to add 50,000 New Residents and 42,000 Jobs Read More »