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282 W 49th Ave (Langara YMCA) rezoning application

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Musqueam Capital Corporation, the economic development arm of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), in partnership with YMCA BC and Townline, seeks to rezone the site to a new CD-1 district. This will permit a mixed-use development that offers a diverse range of housing options and new community facilities. It will also provide a unique opportunity to secure long-term economic prosperity and self-sufficiency for the Musqueam people. This initiative aims not only to generate economic growth but also to empower the Musqueam people through ownership and active participation in Vancouver’s economic fabric.

The proposal is for a mixed-use development with three buildings at heights of 8, 33, and 37 storeys that includes:

  • Community service focused replacement YMCA facility with associated childcare;
  • 308 rental units, 269 strata units, and 88 social housing units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A total floor area of 53,928 sq. m (580,472 sq. ft.); and
  • A maximum building height of approximately 122 m (400 ft.).

The application is being considered under the Cambie Corridor Plan and the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy.

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

Musqueam Capital Corporation, the economic development arm of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), in partnership with YMCA BC and Townline, seeks to rezone the site to a new CD-1 district. This will permit a mixed-use development that offers a diverse range of housing options and new community facilities. It will also provide a unique opportunity to secure long-term economic prosperity and self-sufficiency for the Musqueam people. This initiative aims not only to generate economic growth but also to empower the Musqueam people through ownership and active participation in Vancouver’s economic fabric.

The proposal is for a mixed-use development with three buildings at heights of 8, 33, and 37 storeys that includes:

  • Community service focused replacement YMCA facility with associated childcare;
  • 308 rental units, 269 strata units, and 88 social housing units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A total floor area of 53,928 sq. m (580,472 sq. ft.); and
  • A maximum building height of approximately 122 m (400 ft.).

The application is being considered under the Cambie Corridor Plan and the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy.

Application drawings and statistics 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 September 25 to October 8, 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 If this is the direction the city is moving, why is there no coordination with the townhouse complex next door to discuss it's future? It appears that it would be an ideal opportunity to connect the future YMCA, and the future Langara College expansion, and golf course, with the transit corridors, while building a significant amount of housing and associated community amenities and services. on Facebook Share If this is the direction the city is moving, why is there no coordination with the townhouse complex next door to discuss it's future? It appears that it would be an ideal opportunity to connect the future YMCA, and the future Langara College expansion, and golf course, with the transit corridors, while building a significant amount of housing and associated community amenities and services. on Twitter Share If this is the direction the city is moving, why is there no coordination with the townhouse complex next door to discuss it's future? It appears that it would be an ideal opportunity to connect the future YMCA, and the future Langara College expansion, and golf course, with the transit corridors, while building a significant amount of housing and associated community amenities and services. on Linkedin Email If this is the direction the city is moving, why is there no coordination with the townhouse complex next door to discuss it's future? It appears that it would be an ideal opportunity to connect the future YMCA, and the future Langara College expansion, and golf course, with the transit corridors, while building a significant amount of housing and associated community amenities and services. link

    If this is the direction the city is moving, why is there no coordination with the townhouse complex next door to discuss it's future? It appears that it would be an ideal opportunity to connect the future YMCA, and the future Langara College expansion, and golf course, with the transit corridors, while building a significant amount of housing and associated community amenities and services.

    dogmadave asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for the question. Rezoning applications, such as this, are initiated by the sites respective land owner or with the land owner consent. In this case, this rezoning submission is put forward by the Musqueam Capital Corporation, the economic development arm of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), in partnership with YMCA BC and Townline. It is a site specific rezoning for the Langara YMCA ‘Unique Site’ in the Cambie Corridor Plan. The adjacent site, South Van Manor, is also an identified ‘Unique Site’ in the Plan. Coordination between privately owned sites is not required. Both sites have unique requirements and considerations within the existing policy framework.

  • Share Will the Community Benefits Agreement Policy apply to this development? on Facebook Share Will the Community Benefits Agreement Policy apply to this development? on Twitter Share Will the Community Benefits Agreement Policy apply to this development? on Linkedin Email Will the Community Benefits Agreement Policy apply to this development? link

    Will the Community Benefits Agreement Policy apply to this development?

    CLewthwaite asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The City’s Community Benefits Agreement Policy (CBA) requirements apply to development projects with over 45,000 sq. m of gross floor area (GFA). This rezoning application proposes a floor area of 53,928 sq. m (580,472 sq. ft.).

  • Share Is it normal practise for architectural designs in the application and flythroughs to not represent adjoining neighbourhood properties in a realistic view. I found it misleading that there are mainly one and two storey townhomes West of Alberta Street but the designs appear to show much taller buildings. Shouldn't the drawings and videos reflect the reality of the current structure of the neighbourhood so residents have a better idea of what the impact of this rezoning will look like? on Facebook Share Is it normal practise for architectural designs in the application and flythroughs to not represent adjoining neighbourhood properties in a realistic view. I found it misleading that there are mainly one and two storey townhomes West of Alberta Street but the designs appear to show much taller buildings. Shouldn't the drawings and videos reflect the reality of the current structure of the neighbourhood so residents have a better idea of what the impact of this rezoning will look like? on Twitter Share Is it normal practise for architectural designs in the application and flythroughs to not represent adjoining neighbourhood properties in a realistic view. I found it misleading that there are mainly one and two storey townhomes West of Alberta Street but the designs appear to show much taller buildings. Shouldn't the drawings and videos reflect the reality of the current structure of the neighbourhood so residents have a better idea of what the impact of this rezoning will look like? on Linkedin Email Is it normal practise for architectural designs in the application and flythroughs to not represent adjoining neighbourhood properties in a realistic view. I found it misleading that there are mainly one and two storey townhomes West of Alberta Street but the designs appear to show much taller buildings. Shouldn't the drawings and videos reflect the reality of the current structure of the neighbourhood so residents have a better idea of what the impact of this rezoning will look like? link

    Is it normal practise for architectural designs in the application and flythroughs to not represent adjoining neighbourhood properties in a realistic view. I found it misleading that there are mainly one and two storey townhomes West of Alberta Street but the designs appear to show much taller buildings. Shouldn't the drawings and videos reflect the reality of the current structure of the neighbourhood so residents have a better idea of what the impact of this rezoning will look like?

    Jammer asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for the question. The provided application materials include a site analysis and discussion regarding the neighbourhood context. The applicant has included renderings to illustrate how the proposal is situated in the current policy context. The flythrough video illustrates the existing context as general building massing in a more solid white, with a potential future context is shown more transparently (or as a ‘glass box’). In this case, there are enabling policies which allow buildings at 20, 12, and 8 storeys in the general area around the Langara-49th SkyTrain station. As with any application, the review of a proposal considers all of the materials provided and the existing site context and applicable policies. As well, the applicant team have provided additional renderings of the proposal in its existing context which have been included in the renderings here.

  • Share Will the housing created be available for student renters? Will it be accessible to them in terms of pricing? on Facebook Share Will the housing created be available for student renters? Will it be accessible to them in terms of pricing? on Twitter Share Will the housing created be available for student renters? Will it be accessible to them in terms of pricing? on Linkedin Email Will the housing created be available for student renters? Will it be accessible to them in terms of pricing? link

    Will the housing created be available for student renters? Will it be accessible to them in terms of pricing?

    asked about 2 months ago

    The proposal includes a mix of market strata (ownership), secured rental, and social housing. The secured rental housing proposed is intended to be leased at market rates and would participate in the city-wide rental housing pool without restriction to any specific group. Explicitly student housing is not being proposed.

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