Share My questions relate to the development at 1855 West 2nd Ave. I am particularly interested in the solar access to the designated village on 1st Ave (KKNC) and the impacts to pedestrian/cyclists/electric bicycles/scooters traffic congestion and safety.
I understand that according to the liveability standards as presented in the Broadway Plan, protecting solar access to village high streets is a priority.
1. From the development application, I see that 3 of the 4 Shadow Studies indicate that the development will add additional shade morning to afternoon to KKNC. Why does the city/developer consider this acceptable considering the priority placed on reducing shade where people gather?
2. The shadow studies do not include earlier than 10 am, which excludes the busy times when children are walking to school, people are walking to transit, or cyclists (both electric and nonelectric) commuting to work. Why is this?
3. The shadow studies do not include the entire designated village area which extends west of Cypress. Why is this?
I also understand that the Broadway plan prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety. With the additional volume of people added as a result of this development, what are the plans to address increasing safety issues at both the intersections of Cypress and 1st and 1st and Burrard?
Thank you!
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Share My questions relate to the development at 1855 West 2nd Ave. I am particularly interested in the solar access to the designated village on 1st Ave (KKNC) and the impacts to pedestrian/cyclists/electric bicycles/scooters traffic congestion and safety.
I understand that according to the liveability standards as presented in the Broadway Plan, protecting solar access to village high streets is a priority.
1. From the development application, I see that 3 of the 4 Shadow Studies indicate that the development will add additional shade morning to afternoon to KKNC. Why does the city/developer consider this acceptable considering the priority placed on reducing shade where people gather?
2. The shadow studies do not include earlier than 10 am, which excludes the busy times when children are walking to school, people are walking to transit, or cyclists (both electric and nonelectric) commuting to work. Why is this?
3. The shadow studies do not include the entire designated village area which extends west of Cypress. Why is this?
I also understand that the Broadway plan prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety. With the additional volume of people added as a result of this development, what are the plans to address increasing safety issues at both the intersections of Cypress and 1st and 1st and Burrard?
Thank you!
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Email My questions relate to the development at 1855 West 2nd Ave. I am particularly interested in the solar access to the designated village on 1st Ave (KKNC) and the impacts to pedestrian/cyclists/electric bicycles/scooters traffic congestion and safety.
I understand that according to the liveability standards as presented in the Broadway Plan, protecting solar access to village high streets is a priority.
1. From the development application, I see that 3 of the 4 Shadow Studies indicate that the development will add additional shade morning to afternoon to KKNC. Why does the city/developer consider this acceptable considering the priority placed on reducing shade where people gather?
2. The shadow studies do not include earlier than 10 am, which excludes the busy times when children are walking to school, people are walking to transit, or cyclists (both electric and nonelectric) commuting to work. Why is this?
3. The shadow studies do not include the entire designated village area which extends west of Cypress. Why is this?
I also understand that the Broadway plan prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety. With the additional volume of people added as a result of this development, what are the plans to address increasing safety issues at both the intersections of Cypress and 1st and 1st and Burrard?
Thank you!
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My questions relate to the development at 1855 West 2nd Ave. I am particularly interested in the solar access to the designated village on 1st Ave (KKNC) and the impacts to pedestrian/cyclists/electric bicycles/scooters traffic congestion and safety.
I understand that according to the liveability standards as presented in the Broadway Plan, protecting solar access to village high streets is a priority.
1. From the development application, I see that 3 of the 4 Shadow Studies indicate that the development will add additional shade morning to afternoon to KKNC. Why does the city/developer consider this acceptable considering the priority placed on reducing shade where people gather?
2. The shadow studies do not include earlier than 10 am, which excludes the busy times when children are walking to school, people are walking to transit, or cyclists (both electric and nonelectric) commuting to work. Why is this?
3. The shadow studies do not include the entire designated village area which extends west of Cypress. Why is this?
I also understand that the Broadway plan prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety. With the additional volume of people added as a result of this development, what are the plans to address increasing safety issues at both the intersections of Cypress and 1st and 1st and Burrard?
Thank you!
LoveVan
asked
5 months ago
The Broadway Plan solar access policy is intended to strike a balance between enabling new housing development while also maintaining solar access on key public spaces during high-use times. The policy applies during the fall/spring equinoxes between 10am-4pm. At those times, new buildings should not create new shadows on the north sidewalk of the 1st Avenue Village street, or on Seaforth Park. The shadow studies submitted by the applicant appear to meet the policy criteria. City staff will review shadow studies as part of our ongoing review of the rezoning application.
Engineering staff review each rezoning application with respect to transportation impacts and safety. The applicant (will be required to improve traffic operations and safety, as conditions of rezoning approval – these conditions will be laid out in the referral report to Council and will be available for public comment in advance of the public hearing.
Share What does the city plan to do to about increased congestion on the Burrard Street Bridge from all these new towers in the neighborhood? Also what about Kits Beach? It is already so crowded. I would suggest the city move the volleyball courts off the sand to the grass, so more people can enjoy the beach. The nets take up too much space on an already small beach. on Facebook
Share What does the city plan to do to about increased congestion on the Burrard Street Bridge from all these new towers in the neighborhood? Also what about Kits Beach? It is already so crowded. I would suggest the city move the volleyball courts off the sand to the grass, so more people can enjoy the beach. The nets take up too much space on an already small beach. on Linkedin
Email What does the city plan to do to about increased congestion on the Burrard Street Bridge from all these new towers in the neighborhood? Also what about Kits Beach? It is already so crowded. I would suggest the city move the volleyball courts off the sand to the grass, so more people can enjoy the beach. The nets take up too much space on an already small beach. link
What does the city plan to do to about increased congestion on the Burrard Street Bridge from all these new towers in the neighborhood? Also what about Kits Beach? It is already so crowded. I would suggest the city move the volleyball courts off the sand to the grass, so more people can enjoy the beach. The nets take up too much space on an already small beach.
KitsWalker
asked
5 months ago
Thank you for your question regarding increased congestion on the Burrard Street Bridge as a result of development related to the Broadway Plan. Our city is continuing to grow, with more people living, working, and visiting Broadway and the downtown Peninsula. This puts more destinations closer to more people. Road space is limited, and we need to use it efficiently, so it is important that the majority of new trips take place by options other than driving. To support this, we are working to make it easier to for people to drive less and own fewer vehicles, through the growth of mixed use, compact communities; and by making walking, cycling, and transit more practical and convenient, and supporting shared mobility options like car share.
The Broadway Plan in particular will deliver much-needed housing and amenities, supported by the Broadway subway expansion. It will put more people, jobs, and destinations close to fast, frequent, reliable transit that is faster than driving for many trips. The plan also calls for high quality streets that are safe, comfortable, and interesting for people walking or cycling. Developments will also include transportation demand management strategies to further support reduced driving and vehicle ownership, such as more car-share, bike-share, and incentives to take transit.
The Vancouver Parks Board oversees the City’s parks including those in Kitsilano. For more information regarding long-range parks planning and for information on how to participate in future planning processes please refer to the Parks website here.
Share During the Broadway plan review within neighborhoods, city employees assured all participants that existing buildings with reasonable rents would not be replaced by towers with ONLY 20% units below market (and 80% unaffordable units) unless these buildings were not viable. The current building at this address is still viable. Why is it being replaced? Is it the first of many to come? I'm concerned that this neighborhood which is still affordable won't be once all these towers will be up. So far, the new Broadway plan buildings are so pricey compared to the ones that used to be in their place... Who can afford to live in these buildings? I'm a condo owner in this area and I'm concerned that at some point, I'll be forced to leave my building so a developer can built a tower in its place... on Facebook
Share During the Broadway plan review within neighborhoods, city employees assured all participants that existing buildings with reasonable rents would not be replaced by towers with ONLY 20% units below market (and 80% unaffordable units) unless these buildings were not viable. The current building at this address is still viable. Why is it being replaced? Is it the first of many to come? I'm concerned that this neighborhood which is still affordable won't be once all these towers will be up. So far, the new Broadway plan buildings are so pricey compared to the ones that used to be in their place... Who can afford to live in these buildings? I'm a condo owner in this area and I'm concerned that at some point, I'll be forced to leave my building so a developer can built a tower in its place... on Linkedin
Email During the Broadway plan review within neighborhoods, city employees assured all participants that existing buildings with reasonable rents would not be replaced by towers with ONLY 20% units below market (and 80% unaffordable units) unless these buildings were not viable. The current building at this address is still viable. Why is it being replaced? Is it the first of many to come? I'm concerned that this neighborhood which is still affordable won't be once all these towers will be up. So far, the new Broadway plan buildings are so pricey compared to the ones that used to be in their place... Who can afford to live in these buildings? I'm a condo owner in this area and I'm concerned that at some point, I'll be forced to leave my building so a developer can built a tower in its place... link
During the Broadway plan review within neighborhoods, city employees assured all participants that existing buildings with reasonable rents would not be replaced by towers with ONLY 20% units below market (and 80% unaffordable units) unless these buildings were not viable. The current building at this address is still viable. Why is it being replaced? Is it the first of many to come? I'm concerned that this neighborhood which is still affordable won't be once all these towers will be up. So far, the new Broadway plan buildings are so pricey compared to the ones that used to be in their place... Who can afford to live in these buildings? I'm a condo owner in this area and I'm concerned that at some point, I'll be forced to leave my building so a developer can built a tower in its place...
ampmn
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5 months ago
Due to the vast amount of renters and existing rental stock in the area, the Broadway Plan includes tenant protections that protects existing renters impacted by redevelopment to stay in their neighbourhoods at affordable rents. These policies are in addition to existing city-wide tenant protections which include financial compensation based on length of tenancy, moving expenses, assistance finding alternate accommodation.
Tenants of the current building who meet the eligibility requirements are protected under the Tenant Relocation & Protection Policy with additional supports offered to those in the Broadway Plan . Tenants will be provided Right of First Refusal to move back into the new building with a 20% discount off city-wide average market rents or at their current rent, whichever is less. They will also receive assistance finding new accommodations, moving support, and the choice of financial compensation based on length of tenancy or temporary rent top-up until the new building is ready. For projects proposing below-market rental units, tenants will be offered Right of First Refusal to below-market units provided they meet the eligibility requirements under those policies.
Additionally, an owner would not be able to demolish the existing rental building until the rezoning is enacted and a development permit as well as a demolition permit has been issued, and the requirements of the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy and enhanced tenant protections in the Broadway Plan have been met.
Share There are several significant issues with this proposal:
(1) One of the main goals of the Broadway Plan is "Adding rental apartment buildings, particularly south of Broadway" and "preserving the character of West 4th village." Why is this neighbourhood (Kitsilano North Area B) open to zone changes of up to 20-storey developments, but areas immediately south of Broadway further away from West 4th (Kitsilano South Area A) protected/limited to up to 6 storeys only? Please justify this decision.
(2) Another goal of the Broadway Plan is "encouraging the retention & renewal of the existing older rental housing, and ensuring existing tenants are protected." The existing apartment building in this spot is full of tenants. Please justify why new developments are being proposed on people's homes rather than on uninhabited lots? Furthermore, please be transparent exactly how much money would be given to tenants when they are displaced.
(3) This neighbourhood is well-loved and populated by people due to its residential feel with low-rise dwellings. In the city's own words according to the Broadway Plan document, "Housing in [this] area includes a mix of character and heritage houses, many older 3-4 storey rental apartments, social housing, and strata ownership townhouses and apartments." This proposal would stick a 20-storey tower next to two long-standing single-family homes on either side, surrounded by other low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes. This tower is completely out-of-place with the feel and character of the rest of the neighbourhood. This tower is too tall; it should be in keeping with the rest of the neighbourhood and limited to 6 storeys only.
(4) The roads and back laneway in this area are already very busy with cars, delivery/garbage trucks, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic. Has the city conducted any traffic or safety assessments in the area, assuming this 20-storey tower would come with an additional parking garage on the back laneway for the new 171 units? The intersection of Cypress St and W 1st Ave is already in need of traffic lights as it is. Even if you assume most of the new tenants would be using public transit, that would still result in a huge increase in pedestrian traffic on these busy roads. on Facebook
Share There are several significant issues with this proposal:
(1) One of the main goals of the Broadway Plan is "Adding rental apartment buildings, particularly south of Broadway" and "preserving the character of West 4th village." Why is this neighbourhood (Kitsilano North Area B) open to zone changes of up to 20-storey developments, but areas immediately south of Broadway further away from West 4th (Kitsilano South Area A) protected/limited to up to 6 storeys only? Please justify this decision.
(2) Another goal of the Broadway Plan is "encouraging the retention & renewal of the existing older rental housing, and ensuring existing tenants are protected." The existing apartment building in this spot is full of tenants. Please justify why new developments are being proposed on people's homes rather than on uninhabited lots? Furthermore, please be transparent exactly how much money would be given to tenants when they are displaced.
(3) This neighbourhood is well-loved and populated by people due to its residential feel with low-rise dwellings. In the city's own words according to the Broadway Plan document, "Housing in [this] area includes a mix of character and heritage houses, many older 3-4 storey rental apartments, social housing, and strata ownership townhouses and apartments." This proposal would stick a 20-storey tower next to two long-standing single-family homes on either side, surrounded by other low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes. This tower is completely out-of-place with the feel and character of the rest of the neighbourhood. This tower is too tall; it should be in keeping with the rest of the neighbourhood and limited to 6 storeys only.
(4) The roads and back laneway in this area are already very busy with cars, delivery/garbage trucks, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic. Has the city conducted any traffic or safety assessments in the area, assuming this 20-storey tower would come with an additional parking garage on the back laneway for the new 171 units? The intersection of Cypress St and W 1st Ave is already in need of traffic lights as it is. Even if you assume most of the new tenants would be using public transit, that would still result in a huge increase in pedestrian traffic on these busy roads. on Linkedin
Email There are several significant issues with this proposal:
(1) One of the main goals of the Broadway Plan is "Adding rental apartment buildings, particularly south of Broadway" and "preserving the character of West 4th village." Why is this neighbourhood (Kitsilano North Area B) open to zone changes of up to 20-storey developments, but areas immediately south of Broadway further away from West 4th (Kitsilano South Area A) protected/limited to up to 6 storeys only? Please justify this decision.
(2) Another goal of the Broadway Plan is "encouraging the retention & renewal of the existing older rental housing, and ensuring existing tenants are protected." The existing apartment building in this spot is full of tenants. Please justify why new developments are being proposed on people's homes rather than on uninhabited lots? Furthermore, please be transparent exactly how much money would be given to tenants when they are displaced.
(3) This neighbourhood is well-loved and populated by people due to its residential feel with low-rise dwellings. In the city's own words according to the Broadway Plan document, "Housing in [this] area includes a mix of character and heritage houses, many older 3-4 storey rental apartments, social housing, and strata ownership townhouses and apartments." This proposal would stick a 20-storey tower next to two long-standing single-family homes on either side, surrounded by other low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes. This tower is completely out-of-place with the feel and character of the rest of the neighbourhood. This tower is too tall; it should be in keeping with the rest of the neighbourhood and limited to 6 storeys only.
(4) The roads and back laneway in this area are already very busy with cars, delivery/garbage trucks, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic. Has the city conducted any traffic or safety assessments in the area, assuming this 20-storey tower would come with an additional parking garage on the back laneway for the new 171 units? The intersection of Cypress St and W 1st Ave is already in need of traffic lights as it is. Even if you assume most of the new tenants would be using public transit, that would still result in a huge increase in pedestrian traffic on these busy roads. link
There are several significant issues with this proposal:
(1) One of the main goals of the Broadway Plan is "Adding rental apartment buildings, particularly south of Broadway" and "preserving the character of West 4th village." Why is this neighbourhood (Kitsilano North Area B) open to zone changes of up to 20-storey developments, but areas immediately south of Broadway further away from West 4th (Kitsilano South Area A) protected/limited to up to 6 storeys only? Please justify this decision.
(2) Another goal of the Broadway Plan is "encouraging the retention & renewal of the existing older rental housing, and ensuring existing tenants are protected." The existing apartment building in this spot is full of tenants. Please justify why new developments are being proposed on people's homes rather than on uninhabited lots? Furthermore, please be transparent exactly how much money would be given to tenants when they are displaced.
(3) This neighbourhood is well-loved and populated by people due to its residential feel with low-rise dwellings. In the city's own words according to the Broadway Plan document, "Housing in [this] area includes a mix of character and heritage houses, many older 3-4 storey rental apartments, social housing, and strata ownership townhouses and apartments." This proposal would stick a 20-storey tower next to two long-standing single-family homes on either side, surrounded by other low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes. This tower is completely out-of-place with the feel and character of the rest of the neighbourhood. This tower is too tall; it should be in keeping with the rest of the neighbourhood and limited to 6 storeys only.
(4) The roads and back laneway in this area are already very busy with cars, delivery/garbage trucks, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic. Has the city conducted any traffic or safety assessments in the area, assuming this 20-storey tower would come with an additional parking garage on the back laneway for the new 171 units? The intersection of Cypress St and W 1st Ave is already in need of traffic lights as it is. Even if you assume most of the new tenants would be using public transit, that would still result in a huge increase in pedestrian traffic on these busy roads.
Concerned2244
asked
5 months ago
The allowable heights and densities were informed by several different considerations, including existing context and zoning, economic viability of development, urban design, and public input. In these apartment areas, the intent of the Plan is to provide pathways for renewal of aging rental apartments. In doing so, the City requires delivery of new below-market housing to replace existing affordability and robust tenant protections to provide existing renters with the ability to stay in their neighbourhoods. To deliver new below-market rental housing and tenant protections, significant increases in height and density are needed.
In these areas, the City expects a mix of different building forms. This will include residential towers such as what is being proposed, but also low-rise forms like townhouses, low-rise apartments, multiplexes, and detached homes.
Engineering staff review each rezoning application with respect to transportation impacts. The applicant (and nearby developments to this intersection) will be required to provide street improvements as conditions of rezoning approval.
Prior to construction, the site is required to meet with and coordinate construction and street use impacts with our Engineering team. Appropriate permits are required to secure street space and any closures must be permitted in advance with proper traffic management plans approved.
Share Can you please explain how this neighbourhood with narrow, one lane streets with driving restrictions due to bike lanes is going to be protected and kept functioning during the construction of this building and how long that process is going to take?
Also, less parking spaces than the number of units means there is no where near enough parking in this building to not overwhelm an already parking challenged neighbourhood. There needs to be MORE spaces than units so visitor parking can exist as well. It’s already very difficult to get street parking for residents and visitors in this immediate area.
The Broadway plan allows for 2 towers per block in this area. Is there a plan for coordinating the development so current residents aren’t living in a construction zone for the next 30 years? on Facebook
Share Can you please explain how this neighbourhood with narrow, one lane streets with driving restrictions due to bike lanes is going to be protected and kept functioning during the construction of this building and how long that process is going to take?
Also, less parking spaces than the number of units means there is no where near enough parking in this building to not overwhelm an already parking challenged neighbourhood. There needs to be MORE spaces than units so visitor parking can exist as well. It’s already very difficult to get street parking for residents and visitors in this immediate area.
The Broadway plan allows for 2 towers per block in this area. Is there a plan for coordinating the development so current residents aren’t living in a construction zone for the next 30 years? on Linkedin
Email Can you please explain how this neighbourhood with narrow, one lane streets with driving restrictions due to bike lanes is going to be protected and kept functioning during the construction of this building and how long that process is going to take?
Also, less parking spaces than the number of units means there is no where near enough parking in this building to not overwhelm an already parking challenged neighbourhood. There needs to be MORE spaces than units so visitor parking can exist as well. It’s already very difficult to get street parking for residents and visitors in this immediate area.
The Broadway plan allows for 2 towers per block in this area. Is there a plan for coordinating the development so current residents aren’t living in a construction zone for the next 30 years? link
Can you please explain how this neighbourhood with narrow, one lane streets with driving restrictions due to bike lanes is going to be protected and kept functioning during the construction of this building and how long that process is going to take?
Also, less parking spaces than the number of units means there is no where near enough parking in this building to not overwhelm an already parking challenged neighbourhood. There needs to be MORE spaces than units so visitor parking can exist as well. It’s already very difficult to get street parking for residents and visitors in this immediate area.
The Broadway plan allows for 2 towers per block in this area. Is there a plan for coordinating the development so current residents aren’t living in a construction zone for the next 30 years?
Kitsnorthareabresident
asked
5 months ago
As part of the rezoning process, Engineering staff include a review of the application with respect to transportation impacts. The applicant (and nearby developments to this intersection) will be required to provide street improvements as conditions of rezoning approval.
Prior to construction, the site is required to meet with and coordinate construction and street use impacts with our Engineering team. Appropriate permits are required to secure street space and any closures must be permitted in advance with proper traffic management plans approved. Traffic management plans are reviewed closely by Engineering staff to ensure there are safe vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian provisions during construction to provide access for the local residents and businesses.
Applications are required to meet the City Parking Bylaw at the time of development permit application.
Should another tower application be received for this block, City staff will work with that applicant team to further coordinate construction and street use impacts.
Share The property management company of the current building have been removing tenants and replacing with illegal short term airbnbs over the past 18 months in the lead up to this. Currently at least 15 of 36 units are being operated as short term rentals offering stays of less than 90 days. Property managers have also commented that they have been told they are not allowed to talk to the airbnbs by senior management, meaning no rules can be enforced, in the hope it makes the living situation bad enough for tenants to move out voluntarily. Five Mile are actively trying to push out long standing tenants to meet their own needs. Why does the city consider working with companies of such ill repute who are currently breaking city rules and will benefit greatly at the expense of Vancouver renters? on Facebook
Share The property management company of the current building have been removing tenants and replacing with illegal short term airbnbs over the past 18 months in the lead up to this. Currently at least 15 of 36 units are being operated as short term rentals offering stays of less than 90 days. Property managers have also commented that they have been told they are not allowed to talk to the airbnbs by senior management, meaning no rules can be enforced, in the hope it makes the living situation bad enough for tenants to move out voluntarily. Five Mile are actively trying to push out long standing tenants to meet their own needs. Why does the city consider working with companies of such ill repute who are currently breaking city rules and will benefit greatly at the expense of Vancouver renters? on Linkedin
Email The property management company of the current building have been removing tenants and replacing with illegal short term airbnbs over the past 18 months in the lead up to this. Currently at least 15 of 36 units are being operated as short term rentals offering stays of less than 90 days. Property managers have also commented that they have been told they are not allowed to talk to the airbnbs by senior management, meaning no rules can be enforced, in the hope it makes the living situation bad enough for tenants to move out voluntarily. Five Mile are actively trying to push out long standing tenants to meet their own needs. Why does the city consider working with companies of such ill repute who are currently breaking city rules and will benefit greatly at the expense of Vancouver renters? link
The property management company of the current building have been removing tenants and replacing with illegal short term airbnbs over the past 18 months in the lead up to this. Currently at least 15 of 36 units are being operated as short term rentals offering stays of less than 90 days. Property managers have also commented that they have been told they are not allowed to talk to the airbnbs by senior management, meaning no rules can be enforced, in the hope it makes the living situation bad enough for tenants to move out voluntarily. Five Mile are actively trying to push out long standing tenants to meet their own needs. Why does the city consider working with companies of such ill repute who are currently breaking city rules and will benefit greatly at the expense of Vancouver renters?
Kits Renter
asked
5 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to respond to the rezoning application at 1185 West 2nd Avenue. Your comments have been shared with the housing team for review.
Members of the public may report suspected non-compliant short term rentals through the city website here. For more information on what constitutes a compliant versus noncompliant short term rental, and for more information on how the city is working to prevent noncompliant short term rentals, visit the STR webpage here.
Share Wondering why commercial space is being allowed mid-block of this residential street- aside from the gas station on the corner of Burrard there's no other commercial use on this block and it would be preferential to focus commercial uses on 1st Ave or along Burrard (or east of Burrard) and on 4th Ave.
Thx / Ken on Facebook
Share Wondering why commercial space is being allowed mid-block of this residential street- aside from the gas station on the corner of Burrard there's no other commercial use on this block and it would be preferential to focus commercial uses on 1st Ave or along Burrard (or east of Burrard) and on 4th Ave.
Thx / Ken on Linkedin
Email Wondering why commercial space is being allowed mid-block of this residential street- aside from the gas station on the corner of Burrard there's no other commercial use on this block and it would be preferential to focus commercial uses on 1st Ave or along Burrard (or east of Burrard) and on 4th Ave.
Thx / Ken link
Wondering why commercial space is being allowed mid-block of this residential street- aside from the gas station on the corner of Burrard there's no other commercial use on this block and it would be preferential to focus commercial uses on 1st Ave or along Burrard (or east of Burrard) and on 4th Ave.
Thx / Ken
Ken McGregor
asked
5 months ago
The Broadway Plan’s direction for residential areas includes the intention to enable new local-serving shops and services such as small stores and cafes.
For this area specifically, the Plan seeks to build on the existing handful of small-scale cafés and grocers sprinkled throughout the residential area, and the mixed-use retail/service node on West 1st, by encouraging Encourage small-scale additional local-serving shops and services to be integrated with new apartment buildings such as this application.
Share How will public transit be adjusted to accommodate the increase in housing in the area? on Facebook
Share How will public transit be adjusted to accommodate the increase in housing in the area? on Linkedin
Email How will public transit be adjusted to accommodate the increase in housing in the area? link
How will public transit be adjusted to accommodate the increase in housing in the area?
vanmikew
asked
5 months ago
This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan, which strategically located new housing within close proximity of new Broadway Subway stations.
The Broadway Subway is an approximately six kilometer extension of the Millennium Line and a key new link in the Metro Vancouver region’s rapid transit system that will better connect Vancouver with eastern growth centres — such as Burnaby, Coquitlam and Surrey — and, eventually, connect west to UBC. The Broadway Subway will also connect with the Canada Line, providing improved connections to Downtown, the Vancouver International Airport, and central Richmond.
Share What does "secured for below market rental units" mean? How long is the below market rent expected to last? on Facebook
Share What does "secured for below market rental units" mean? How long is the below market rent expected to last? on Linkedin
Email What does "secured for below market rental units" mean? How long is the below market rent expected to last? link
What does "secured for below market rental units" mean? How long is the below market rent expected to last?
KP123456
asked
5 months ago
80% of the housing units in the new building will be market-rent units. That is, they will be rented by the owner at rates in line with standard rental housing at the time of building completion.
The below-market rental units are to be rented at 20% less than the average rents as published by the CMHC. The rents of the below market rental units would be set at occupancy. Were the building to complete today, the maximum starting rents are: $1,223 for Studio, $1,429 for 1-bedroom, $1,969 for 2-bedroom, and $2,395 for 3-bedroom or larger.
Both secure rental housing and below market rental housing is secured for 60 years of the life of the building, whichever is greater.
Share The "Application booklet" for the proposed building specifies that, of 171 secured rental units, 71 are studio units with a size of about 368 sq ft.
My question is: will some units be used as short-term rentals including Airbnb vacation rentals?
Thank-you for your response.
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Share The "Application booklet" for the proposed building specifies that, of 171 secured rental units, 71 are studio units with a size of about 368 sq ft.
My question is: will some units be used as short-term rentals including Airbnb vacation rentals?
Thank-you for your response.
on Linkedin
Email The "Application booklet" for the proposed building specifies that, of 171 secured rental units, 71 are studio units with a size of about 368 sq ft.
My question is: will some units be used as short-term rentals including Airbnb vacation rentals?
Thank-you for your response.
link
The "Application booklet" for the proposed building specifies that, of 171 secured rental units, 71 are studio units with a size of about 368 sq ft.
My question is: will some units be used as short-term rentals including Airbnb vacation rentals?
Thank-you for your response.
dianawhi
asked
5 months ago
This application is for 171 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below market rental units (approximately 34 units); Secured market rental units must be rented to tenants for a period of 90 days or more and may only be listed as short term rentals by that units principle occupant who must reside in the property and comply with both the Municipal and Provincial short term rental regulations. See the City’s regulations regarding short term rentals here and the Province’s regulations here.
