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Condo, Development

130-Unit Condo Project Slated for Cambie & 27th Block

Aria Pacific Development has submitted a rezoning application for a full city block site at Cambie Street between West 27th and West 28th Avenue in Vancouver.

The 40,444 SF site was acquired in 2022 for $34,000,000 ($284 per buildable SF based on this rezoning application).

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 7-storey concrete condo project that includes:

  • 130 condo units;
    • 51 one-bedrooms, 63 two-bedrooms & 16 three-bedrooms;
  • 10,700 SF of retail space;
  • a total density of 2.96 FSR;
  • A building height of 89 ft. with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

This application is being considered under the Cambie Corridor Plan.

The architect for the project is Rafii Architects Inc.

The application explains the rationale for not pursuing 12-storeys, 4.0 FSR in the TOA Rezoning Policy.

The site is located in the Tier 2 radius of the King Edward Canada Line transit station. It will allow a 12-storey building height and 4 FSR, rather than the 6-storey and 2.5 FSR guideline under the current zoning. Since there are numerous uncertainties associated with the proposed changes, this application is being submitted under the current zoning and design guidelines. However, some relaxations are being proposed.

January 19, 2025by david.taylor@colliers.com
Condo, Rental

Two Tower Project Proposed Near Pattullo Bridge In New Westminster

Rezoning and special development permit applications have been submitted by Merchant House Capital to the City of New Westminster for a site at 65 1st Street on the Eastern edge of the Downtown area of New Westminster, near the Pattullo Bridge.

The 49,729 SF site is improved with an 1980’s era lowrise strata building with 61 units that was converted to rentals, called Kinnaird Place.

The site is currently zoned RM-2 which allows a density of 1.80 FSR, but under the new TOA legislation, the site can be built up to 3.0 FSR.

The proposal for the site is for two towers, 35-storeys and 30-storeys in height, and includes:

  • 633 residential units;
    • a 329 unit rental tower;
    • a 304 unit condo tower;
  • a total density of 10.58 FSR;
  • building heights of 400 ft. and 344 ft.;
  • 401 underground parking stalls.

The architect for the project is Arcadis.

The site was acquired by Merchant House in 2021 for $22,750,000, or $45 per buildable SF based on the proposed density in the application. The site was listed an sold by Macdonald Commercial in 2021.

December 4, 2024by david.taylor@colliers.com
Apartment, Condo, Development, Land, Rental, Retail

Vision for Capilano Mall Redevelopment Includes 11 Towers, Up to 3,100 Units

QuadReal has unveiled preliminary concept plans for the redevelopment of Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. The plans are being unveiled for community input before a more detailed application in 2025, including a required OCP Amendment.

The 17-acre property has been the subject of preliminary planning on and off since 2019, but got underway again in 2023.

Overall concept details include:

  • 11 Towers, 12-40 storeys in height;
  • ~ 3,100 residential units;
  • 30% rental;
  • 10% mid-market rental;
  • 152,000 SF of retail/commercial space;
  • 1.5 acres of public/park space
  • a 20-30,000 SF community centre;
  • a total density of 4.0 FSR.
Timeline

Further info can be found on the project’s consultation website: https://www.reimaginecapilano.com/

November 29, 2024by david.taylor@colliers.com
Condo, Development

Keltic’s Plan for Rev’s Bowling Site Includes Three Towers, 1,665 Units

Keltic Development has been given approval to move to first reading on a rezoning application for the Rev’s Bowling site at 5502 Lougheed Highway in the Brentwood area.

Keltic acquired the site in 2023 for $94,000,000.

The site is located between Lougheed Highway to the north and Goring Street to the south and is designated for High Density Multiple Family Residential within the Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan.

The development proposal is for three residential towers (60-storeys, 54-storeys and 46-storeys) with common 5-storey podium that includes residential uses, live-work units, and commercial space on the ground floor, above a shared underground parkade. A two storey amenity building is proposed in the southeast corner of the site.

Details include:

  • 1,667 total residential units;
  • 1,432 condos;
  • 235 affordable rental units;
  • a total density of 7.17 FAR.
November 19, 2024by david.taylor@colliers.com
Condo, Development

A Rare Sighting: A 100% Condo Tower in the Broadway Plan

Bastion Development has submitted a rezoning application for their site at Arbutus & West 10th Avenue for a 20-storey condo tower. The site at 2120-2150 West 10th Avenue is 17,248 SF and located just one block from the Arbutus Station.

A previous proposal for the site in 2021 was for a 5-storey condo building with 42 units under existing zoning.

The project is the first application under the Broadway Plan seeking 100% condo use. Most sub-areas of the Plan require rental, or a mix of condo and social housing. This particular sub-area, known as Kitsilano Arbutus Broadway Sub area C, allows for 100% condo with a CAC payment.

Details of Bastion’s proposal for the site is a 20-storey tower that includes:

  • 86 condo units;
    • 71 two-bedrooms, 12 three-bedrooms & 3 townhouses;
  • 3,900 SF of retail space on the ground floor;
  • a total density of 6.93 FSR;
  • A building height of 217 ft.
  • 144 parking stalls on 4 underground levels.

The rezoning will require a CAC payment, yet to be determined.

The architect for the project is Arcadis.

The full application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2120-2150-w-10th-ave

November 6, 2024by david.taylor@colliers.com
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