Onni Group has submitted a development application for the first phase of the Pearson Dogwood redevelopment. Onni acquired the 25 acre site in 2014 as part of a phased deal that finished in 2016, at the time a formal rezoning application had been submitted for the overall master plan of the site. The overall plan calls for a multi-phase, multi-year buildout that will eventually total approximately 2,700 residential units.

The first phase “Parcel A” entails development of an 81,142 SF parcel on the Southeast corner of the site, at the corner of Cambie and West 59th Avenue. The proposal includes the following:

• 445 total residential units (307 market  units & 138 social housing units);
• 44 Pearson supportive units;
• 13,136 SF of retail uses on the ground floor;
• building heights of 285 ft (26-storeys) and 243 ft (22-storeys);
• a total density of 5.86 FSR;
• 475,420 sq. ft. of floor area; 
• a diagonal pathway accessing the interior of the larger site; and,
• four levels of underground parking accessed from a new internal street.

The application describes the building program: “Generally, the retail space is along the north edge of the building on 58th Avenue and along a portion of Cambie Street. One market residential unit lobby (shared with the Pearson supportive housing units) is located on the new internal road, while the other is along Cambie Street. The affordable housing lobby will be facing 59th Avenue along with some market townhomes. The parkade ramp is located in the new internal road.”

Under the site’s approved CD-1 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted; however, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board.

The architect for the project is IBI Group.

A development application has been submitted by Landa Global for their site at the Southeast corner of West 10th and Alma Street. The 23,300 SF, C-2 zoned site is now vacant and was previously an Esso gas station before Landa bought the site in 2015 for $18 Million (or $313 per buildable SF).

The plan for the site is a 4-storey, mixed-use commercial and residential building that includes:

• 32 market residential units;
• A total density of 2.48 FSR;
• A building height of 57,762 SF;
• 7 retail units at grade;
• 80 underground parking on two levels accessed from the rear lane.

Under the site’s existing C-2 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted; however, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

The architect for the project is Rafii Architects.

A development application has been submitted by Aoyuan Canada to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the Southwest corner of Granville and 7th for a new residential above retail development. The site is currently improved with older retail buildings, including the corner building, now vacant, and previously occupied by EQ3 Furniture for several years.

The plan for the 17,982 SF, C-3A zoned property is for a new 8-storey building that includes:

• 41 market residential units;
• 16 one-bedrooms, 16 two-bedrooms and 9 three-bedrooms;
• A total density of 3.30 FSR:
• 7,776 SF of retail space at grade;
• 48 underground parking on two levels accessed from the rear lane.

The application describes the design rationale: “The proposed form of the building responds to the Granville Street setbacks and View Cone 20-2014 to maintain the corridor view to the North Shore while also respecting historical built form on Granville Street. The building is comprised of three forms stepping up and away from the commercial street along Granville to the eight-storey high portion of the building along the west property boundary.

Retail spaces at street level are shaped as separate units to follow Granville’s street character and break the building proportion to a pedestrian scale. The design of the store frontages and entries sloping up the street will encourage an active and engaging street. Stone cladding will be used on Granville to give a warm and grand look to the stores.”

Under the site’s existing C-3A zoning, the application is“conditional” so it may be permitted; however, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board.

The architect for the project is IBI Group.