Update: Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan

City of Vancouver planning staff made a presentation to Council last week to provide an update on the planning process for the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan in East Vancouver.

The process for this plan area was initiated in 2021, with public engagement and feedback sessions in 2022. The plan area is identified for growth within the context of the Vancouver Plan, adopted by Council last year.

Early directions include:

• Enchanced rezoning in partnership with MST Nations for BCL Distribution Centre at 3200 East Broadway
• New mixed use zones to replace RS zones
• Priority for rental and social housing
• Add housing OUTSIDE employment lands
• Allow larger office and industrial buildings in employment lands
• Continue support for big box retail.

A draft plan is expected later this year, with implementation targeted for 2024.

The full presentation can be viewed here.