Anthem Proposing 66-Storey Metrotown Tower

Anthem Properties has submitted their rezoning application for a 56,000 sq ft site in the 4600 block of Kingsway and Hazel Street in the Metrotown area of Burnaby. The site includes the Cactus Club building fronting Kingsway.

The project is entitled “Metro King”.

The proposal is 66-storey high-rise residential tower set above a 9-storey
commercial component, with a 7-storey office podium atop a double-height ground floor restaurant and cafe space.

The overall project includes:

  • 645 residential units;
  • 372 condos;
  • 200 market rental units;
  • 73 non-market rental units;
  • a total density of 11.64 FAR;
  • 144,000 sq ft of office space;
  • 5,000 sq ft of retail space;
  • a building height of 692 ft.;
  • 18,000 sq ft of amenity space;
  • 876 underground parking spaces.

The Plan designates the subject site for high-density mixed-use development under the CD Comprehensive Development District utilizing the RM5s/RM5r Multiple Family Residential District and C3 General Commercial District as guidelines.

The architect for the project is Chris Dikeakos.