Polygon Homes is proposing to rezone a site at Mountain Highway and 27th in the Lynn Valley Town Centre area for a 108-unit residential complex consisting of two apartment buildings, one of 4 storeys in height and the second, 5 storeys in height. The overall density is 1.96 FAR (before road dedication) which is in keeping with the Official Community Plan.

The site includes 7 lots currently zoned RM2 and RM3. Polygon is proposing a residential complex that will consist of two buildings connected with a central lobby area. The total number of residential units will be 108 units and will include: 9 one bedroom units, 83 two bedroom units in a mix of styles and sizes, and 16 three bedroom units.

Richmond Review – Five high-rises eyed for Kiwanis Court lands.

 A senior falling through a water-damaged floorboard has “accelerated” a drive to relocate remaining Kiwanis Court residents as city council mulls a massive redevelopment plan for the Minoru Boulevard complex.

Just 69 of the 122 units at the half-century-old complex are still occupied, according to a new city staff report detailing a new five-tower proposal for the land bordering Minoru Park.

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37-storey Central Park tower gets green light.

A proposed 37-storey apartment tower, with three-storey townhouses, across from Central Park passed second reading at Monday night’s council meeting.

Residents in nearby buildings, including the Parkcrest on Patterson Avenue and The Metropolitan on Olive Avenue, are protesting the move.