Vancouver
Policy
City of Vancouver Unveils First-Ever Seniors Housing Strategy, Rezoning Policy
The City says over 194,000 people in Vancouver are 55 years or older and that this number is expected to increase significantly over the next 20 years.
Jul 19, 2024
Policy
Vancouver Relaxes View Cone Policy, Sparking Controversy
After a monthslong review of the famous policy, the City of Vancouver has removed 14 view cones and updated 11 others.
Policy
How The City Of Vancouver Can Speed Up Its Development Approval Process
A major complaint among developers is that the City of Vancouver takes forever to approve a rezoning application and the development permit that follows. Combining the two processes might be the solution many or looking for.
Development Projects
Sightline Properties Proposing 38-Storey Rental Tower Near Joyce Station
The subject site of the Sightline Properties proposal is 4975-4997 Joyce Street, one block away from Joyce-Collingwood Station.
Award-Winning Lakeside Kelowna Mansion Hits Market For $15.9M
The beautiful home at 20-180 Sheerwater Court in Kelowna won the Home of the Year award at the 2023 Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence.
Development Projects
Vancouver Investment Firm First To Take Up Ladner Village's Density Play
Headwater Projects, a real estate investment firm that’s been around since 2008, heard that the small town of Ladner was amending its official community plan to allow for more density, up to six storeys. Now, their 131-unit, six-storey mixed-use Bridge & Elliott project is ready to sell.
Policy
Inside The Broadway Plan Review With Vancouver's Acting Director Of Planning
Acting Director of Planning Matt Shillito explains why the Broadway Plan needs to be amended and the proposed changes being put forth.
Policy
Are View Cones Facing A Sunset? Mountain Vistas Could Be No Match For Density
Vancouver's world-class views have been protected since 1989 with what are known as view cones, which are protected views from various points of the city that cannot be obstructed. But the need to build more housing could start getting in the way...
Policy
Vancouver Eliminates Minimum Parking Requirements For All Land Uses City-Wide
New provincial legislation requires cities to remove minimum parking requirements for SSMUH and within TOAs, but the City is going beyond what's required.
Listed Commercial
Molnar Group Selling Near-Complete Kaslo Office Project In Vancouver
The Kaslo at Renfrew District project at 2710 Kaslo Street in Vancouver is set to consist of two 7-storey towers with 218,350 sq. ft of office space.
Listed Luxe
Inside A $6.2M Condo At Vancouver's Yacht Harbour Pointe
The Yacht Harbour Pointe building sits at 1600 Hornby Street in Vancouver, right along False Creek and across the water from Granville Island.
Policy
City Of Vancouver Sets New 10-Year Housing Targets, 3-Year Action Plan
The City is updating its housing targets to incorporate the provincial target and has also outlined a 3 Year Housing Action Plan.
Policy
Vancouver Outlines Housing Requirements In New TOA Rezoning Policy
The proposed Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) Rezoning Policy would guide rezoning applications and clarify City expectations within Vancouver's 29 TOAs.
Development Projects
Four Vancouver High-Rise Projects Set To Be Delayed Due To Weak Strata Market
The four high-rise projects in Vancouver are being developed by Wesgroup, Prima, Landa Global, and Westbank.
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