Plans to redevelop the Plaza of Nations have moved from public consultation in 2011 to formal application with an application to amend the existing CD-1 District By-law for the site.

The proposed amendment would allow 1.4M sq ft of residential, 350,000 sq ft of commercial, and 57,000 sq ft of community centre uses, with a total density of 3.9 FSR. The residential use will provide 1,700 to 2,000 residential units. The commercial use will provide retail, office, hotel, restaurants, and cafes. The community centre and associated uses include a daycare for 69 children, an ice rink which would provide a practive venue for the Vancouver Cancucks, and sports science centre. All required parking will be below grade. The buildings will vary in height and be up to a maximum of 30-storeys to meet view cones.

More information can be found here.

Source: City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is holding an open house for 320 Granville Street, a proposed 32-storey office building with a density of 25.5 FSR and 380,000 sq. ft.

The Open House will be a “drop-in” event where you can view the proposal. City staff and the applicant team will be available to answer your questions and receive your comments.

Community Open House
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Place: The Landing (atrium)
375 Water Street

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