Go Back

1434-1456 W 8th Ave rezoning application

Share 1434-1456 W 8th Ave rezoning application on Facebook Share 1434-1456 W 8th Ave rezoning application on Twitter Share 1434-1456 W 8th Ave rezoning application on Linkedin Email 1434-1456 W 8th Ave rezoning application link

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 25-storey mixed-use building with a one-storey podium and includes:

  • 162 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below market rental units (approximately 32 units);
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.07;
  • A building height of 80.8 m (265 ft.); and
  • 93 vehicle parking spaces and 281 bicycle spaces.

This application is being considered under the Broadway 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.

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 25-storey mixed-use building with a one-storey podium and includes:

  • 162 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below market rental units (approximately 32 units);
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.07;
  • A building height of 80.8 m (265 ft.); and
  • 93 vehicle parking spaces and 281 bicycle spaces.

This application is being considered under the Broadway 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.

​The Q&A period has concluded. Thank you for participating.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from January 10 to January 23, 2024. 

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 Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share 1. I would like to see more shadow study as very quarter and from 8AM. This will effect our resident and need more details for shadow study. 2. BC Hydro announced future electric supply for 10 years. We have water restrictions every summer. How is city preparing water supply for all of those tower apartments not only Broadway but other areas on Facebook Share 1. I would like to see more shadow study as very quarter and from 8AM. This will effect our resident and need more details for shadow study. 2. BC Hydro announced future electric supply for 10 years. We have water restrictions every summer. How is city preparing water supply for all of those tower apartments not only Broadway but other areas on Twitter Share 1. I would like to see more shadow study as very quarter and from 8AM. This will effect our resident and need more details for shadow study. 2. BC Hydro announced future electric supply for 10 years. We have water restrictions every summer. How is city preparing water supply for all of those tower apartments not only Broadway but other areas on Linkedin Email 1. I would like to see more shadow study as very quarter and from 8AM. This will effect our resident and need more details for shadow study. 2. BC Hydro announced future electric supply for 10 years. We have water restrictions every summer. How is city preparing water supply for all of those tower apartments not only Broadway but other areas link

    1. I would like to see more shadow study as very quarter and from 8AM. This will effect our resident and need more details for shadow study. 2. BC Hydro announced future electric supply for 10 years. We have water restrictions every summer. How is city preparing water supply for all of those tower apartments not only Broadway but other areas

    watersupply asked 10 months ago

    As part of the rezoning process, applicants provide information on water demand, which Engineering staff are currently reviewing to ensure that adequate water supply is maintained throughout the system.

  • Share A few questions: This proposal is similar in size and scale to Birch and Broadway (Denny's site). Why is the City of Vancouver not holding an in-person Open House like you did previously with 2538 Birch? Could you please explain why City Staff are accepting renderings with translucent boxes for towers that don't existing, rather than just for the context? Doesn't this lower the apparent size of the proposal? What is the magnitude of land price inflation if an 8FSR building is approved here for the area? What are the cumulative shadow impacts and the impacts of shadows on the Fairview slopes and Burrard Slopes over the fall season? What are the maximum rents that are foreseen for 80% of the units? on Facebook Share A few questions: This proposal is similar in size and scale to Birch and Broadway (Denny's site). Why is the City of Vancouver not holding an in-person Open House like you did previously with 2538 Birch? Could you please explain why City Staff are accepting renderings with translucent boxes for towers that don't existing, rather than just for the context? Doesn't this lower the apparent size of the proposal? What is the magnitude of land price inflation if an 8FSR building is approved here for the area? What are the cumulative shadow impacts and the impacts of shadows on the Fairview slopes and Burrard Slopes over the fall season? What are the maximum rents that are foreseen for 80% of the units? on Twitter Share A few questions: This proposal is similar in size and scale to Birch and Broadway (Denny's site). Why is the City of Vancouver not holding an in-person Open House like you did previously with 2538 Birch? Could you please explain why City Staff are accepting renderings with translucent boxes for towers that don't existing, rather than just for the context? Doesn't this lower the apparent size of the proposal? What is the magnitude of land price inflation if an 8FSR building is approved here for the area? What are the cumulative shadow impacts and the impacts of shadows on the Fairview slopes and Burrard Slopes over the fall season? What are the maximum rents that are foreseen for 80% of the units? on Linkedin Email A few questions: This proposal is similar in size and scale to Birch and Broadway (Denny's site). Why is the City of Vancouver not holding an in-person Open House like you did previously with 2538 Birch? Could you please explain why City Staff are accepting renderings with translucent boxes for towers that don't existing, rather than just for the context? Doesn't this lower the apparent size of the proposal? What is the magnitude of land price inflation if an 8FSR building is approved here for the area? What are the cumulative shadow impacts and the impacts of shadows on the Fairview slopes and Burrard Slopes over the fall season? What are the maximum rents that are foreseen for 80% of the units? link

    A few questions: This proposal is similar in size and scale to Birch and Broadway (Denny's site). Why is the City of Vancouver not holding an in-person Open House like you did previously with 2538 Birch? Could you please explain why City Staff are accepting renderings with translucent boxes for towers that don't existing, rather than just for the context? Doesn't this lower the apparent size of the proposal? What is the magnitude of land price inflation if an 8FSR building is approved here for the area? What are the cumulative shadow impacts and the impacts of shadows on the Fairview slopes and Burrard Slopes over the fall season? What are the maximum rents that are foreseen for 80% of the units?

    waterlily asked 10 months ago

    City-led rezoning open houses, such as the one in 2019 for 2538 Birch Street, were held for only one evening. During the pandemic, the format changed to a longer virtual open house in consideration of public health. The on-line format has been continued for public comments and questions in order to provide more flexible times and ways for the public to provide input. Context photos are provided on page 15 of the rezoning application booklet. The City does not predict the future value of properties as part of the rezoning process. Fall shadow studies that were included in the applicant’s architectural drawings have now been added to the application documents shown in the right sidebar. For information about market rents, please contact the applicant.

  • Share Will you include in each application going forwards a proper and correct shadow study that aggregates all potential buildings in the pipeline so that cumulative impacts are apparent? on Facebook Share Will you include in each application going forwards a proper and correct shadow study that aggregates all potential buildings in the pipeline so that cumulative impacts are apparent? on Twitter Share Will you include in each application going forwards a proper and correct shadow study that aggregates all potential buildings in the pipeline so that cumulative impacts are apparent? on Linkedin Email Will you include in each application going forwards a proper and correct shadow study that aggregates all potential buildings in the pipeline so that cumulative impacts are apparent? link

    Will you include in each application going forwards a proper and correct shadow study that aggregates all potential buildings in the pipeline so that cumulative impacts are apparent?

    BurrardSlopes asked 10 months ago

    Shadow studies are provided and assessed for individual applications. At this time, there is not a separate process to aggregate the shadowing of all potential buildings that are being proposed under the Broadway Plan. However, City staff typically assess a rezoning application, including shadowing impacts, within the context of other approved and potential development projects in the surrounding area.

Page last updated: 01 Aug 2024, 03:54 PM