Pearson Concept Ready For Its Closeup
The fourth and final draft concept for potential redevelopment of the Pearson Dogwood Lands, located at 59th Avenue between Heather and Cambie streets, will be unveiled at open houses Sept. 12 and 14.
Vancouver Coastal Health owns the 25-acre site. It envisions a mixed-use development, which will include health care housing and related services, housing, community amenities and park space. Building heights could range from three to 28 storeys. Towers would be clustered along Cambie Street and the northeastern portion of the site. The concept also includes a new transit station at West 57th and Cambie on the Canada Line.
The City of Vancouver is working on a planning program with VCH, which will produce a policy statement that will guide redevelopment. City staff expect to bring the policy statement to council for approval in December or early next year. If council approves it, VCH can file a rezoning application.
Initial open houses were held last January, followed by another set in June when three redevelopment options were presented. The best ideas were consolidated into the fourth concept being released at this week’s open houses, explained Brad Foster, the real estate consultant for VCH who’s working on the project.