Reliance Properties has submitted their formal rezoning application for 902 Davie Street, a site at the Southwest corner of Hornby and Davie in Downtown Vancouver.

The 15,000 SF site was initially envisioned for rezoning as far back as 2015. The site is encumbered by view cones which have resulted in a sculpted design.

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 29-storey mixed-use building and includes:

• 179 condo units;
  • 22 studios, 67 one-bedrooms, 73 two-bedrooms & 17 three-bedrooms;
• 4,716 SF of retail space;
• 36,708 SF of office space;
• a total density of 12.91 FSR;
• A building height of 348 ft.; and
• 219 vehicle parking spaces and 437 bicycle spaces.

This application is being considered under the Downtown Official Development Plan and the Potential “Benefit Capacity” in Downtown Policy.

The architect for the project is Neil M. Denari Architects and Bingham + Hill.

The full rezoning application can be viewed here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/904-920-davie-st

Marcon has submitted a rezoning application for a site at the Southwest corner of Pender and Richards Streets in Downtown Vancouver.

The site consists of three parcels, a 6-storey parkade at the corner, a 2-storey retail/office building, mid-block on West Pender street, and the Lumbermen’s Building, an 8-storey office and heritage building, to be retained in the new development.

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 32-storey hotel that includes:

• 578 hotel rooms;
• 20,000 SF of retail and restaurant space;
• 44,132 sq. ft. of office space;
• A total density of 22.81 FSR;
• A building height of 318 ft.; and
• 146 vehicle parking spaces and 91 bicycle parking spaces.

The application is being considered under the Downtown Official Development Plan) and Rezoning Policy for the Central Business District (CBD) and CBD Shoulder.

The architect for the project is Henriquez Partners.

A development application has been submitted by Bene Group for a 7,500 SF site in Downtown Vancouver at 852-872 Seymour Street. The development proposal is for a 7-storey office building with heritage retention and commercial at the ground level.

Details include:

• 41,240 SF of office space;
• A building height of 70 ft.;
• Total density of 5.5 FSR (including 10% Heritage Preservation Bonus)
• Three levels of underground parking with 34 stalls.

The proposal entails preservation and restoration of the existing 1926 heritage building on site. The site area is 62.5 x 120 ft.

Under the site’s existing DD zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

The subject property sold in 2020 for $15,000,000, or $364 per buildable SF based on the application.

The architect for the project is Arno Matis Architecture.

A rezoning application has been submitted by Pacific Reach Properties for a site they own at 314-328 West Hastings Street in Downtown Vancouver.

The site is currently comprised of three older lowrise commercial buildings.

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 12-storey mixed-use, rental apartment building that includes:

• 128 market rental units;
  • 87 studios, 5 one-bedrooms, 15 two-bedrooms & 21 three-bedrooms;
• 4,300 SF of retail space at grade;
• A total density of 8.16 FSR;
• A building height of 105 ft.;
• 8 vehicle parking spaces and 279 bicycle parking spaces.

The application is being considered under the Downtown Eastside Plan and the Rezoning Policy for the Downtown Eastside.

The architect for the project is Pacific Atelier Architecture.

815 Hornby Street, a 6-storey office building at Hornby and Robson, has sold to Reliance Properties for $93,000,000. The 62,000 sq ft. B-class office building sits on a prime 18,660 sq ft. site that can be redeveloped to a greater density for a commercial or mixed-use highrise in the future.

The property was not publicly offered for sale, but offers were entertained from multiple buyers.

The building had been owned by the same family since 1990.