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1055 Harwood St rezoning application

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This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on January 23, 2024

We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1055 Harwood St. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 32-storey residential building. The zoning would change from RM-5A (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 269 secured rental units, with 20% residential floor area for below-market rental (approx. 52 units);
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 11.71;
  • A floor area of 22,528.3 sq. m (242,493 sq. ft.);
  • A building height of 91.4 m (300 ft.); and
  • 134 vehicle parking spaces and 513 bicycle spaces.

The application is being considered under the Criteria for 100% Secured Rental and Below-Market Housing as an Alternative to Inclusionary Social Housing in the Burrard Corridor of the West End Community Plan.

Application drawings and statistics on this webpage are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1055 Harwood St. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 32-storey residential building. The zoning would change from RM-5A (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 269 secured rental units, with 20% residential floor area for below-market rental (approx. 52 units);
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 11.71;
  • A floor area of 22,528.3 sq. m (242,493 sq. ft.);
  • A building height of 91.4 m (300 ft.); and
  • 134 vehicle parking spaces and 513 bicycle spaces.

The application is being considered under the Criteria for 100% Secured Rental and Below-Market Housing as an Alternative to Inclusionary Social Housing in the Burrard Corridor of the West End Community Plan.

Application drawings and statistics on this webpage are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on January 23, 2024

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from March 6, 2023 to March 26, 2023. 

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the virtual open house time period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share Will the 52 below market rentals be spread throughout the building? My sister lives next door to a low income housing building and there’s lots of crime, needles and homeless people in the area due to the low income housing building near her home. Is a below market home the same as a low income housing building? Will steps be taken to ensure a safe neighbourhood for everyone living near this new the building? on Facebook Share Will the 52 below market rentals be spread throughout the building? My sister lives next door to a low income housing building and there’s lots of crime, needles and homeless people in the area due to the low income housing building near her home. Is a below market home the same as a low income housing building? Will steps be taken to ensure a safe neighbourhood for everyone living near this new the building? on Twitter Share Will the 52 below market rentals be spread throughout the building? My sister lives next door to a low income housing building and there’s lots of crime, needles and homeless people in the area due to the low income housing building near her home. Is a below market home the same as a low income housing building? Will steps be taken to ensure a safe neighbourhood for everyone living near this new the building? on Linkedin Email Will the 52 below market rentals be spread throughout the building? My sister lives next door to a low income housing building and there’s lots of crime, needles and homeless people in the area due to the low income housing building near her home. Is a below market home the same as a low income housing building? Will steps be taken to ensure a safe neighbourhood for everyone living near this new the building? link

    Will the 52 below market rentals be spread throughout the building? My sister lives next door to a low income housing building and there’s lots of crime, needles and homeless people in the area due to the low income housing building near her home. Is a below market home the same as a low income housing building? Will steps be taken to ensure a safe neighbourhood for everyone living near this new the building?

    LPJ asked over 1 year ago

    The below-market rental units will be located on levels 2 through 11 of the proposed building. The proposed monthly rents for the below-market rental units will range from approximately $990 for studio units to $2,350 for 3-br. units. The below-market rental rates will be secured for the life of the building, even on change of tenant.