2950 Prince Edward St rezoning application
The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-2 / RM-4 (Commercial / Residential) Districts to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 25-storey and 32-storey mixed-use building with a podium and includes:
- 542 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below market rental units;
- Commercial space on the ground floor;
- A 37-space private childcare facility;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.5; and
- A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) and 101.9 m (334 ft.), with additional height for rooftop amenity space.
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.
Note: The notification postcard mailed on or about March 25 incorrectly indicated the map location. The map location is noted correctly on this page.
The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-2 / RM-4 (Commercial / Residential) Districts to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 25-storey and 32-storey mixed-use building with a podium and includes:
- 542 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below market rental units;
- Commercial space on the ground floor;
- A 37-space private childcare facility;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.5; and
- A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) and 101.9 m (334 ft.), with additional height for rooftop amenity space.
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.
Note: The notification postcard mailed on or about March 25 incorrectly indicated the map location. The map location is noted correctly on this page.
The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from March 27 to April 9, 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.
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Share Active transportation is an important part of the City's drive towards school access. Though there has been an active transportation plan at Nightingale Elementary with the City, it is unclear from the development proposal what, if any, is being done to traffic-calm Kingsway, and the very awkward street crossing for the intersection of Kingsway/12th. Will there be amenities added to ensure that biking along Prince Edward is able to go further north; Prince Edward ends right now with limited logical crossings to get to St. George. on Facebook Share Active transportation is an important part of the City's drive towards school access. Though there has been an active transportation plan at Nightingale Elementary with the City, it is unclear from the development proposal what, if any, is being done to traffic-calm Kingsway, and the very awkward street crossing for the intersection of Kingsway/12th. Will there be amenities added to ensure that biking along Prince Edward is able to go further north; Prince Edward ends right now with limited logical crossings to get to St. George. on Twitter Share Active transportation is an important part of the City's drive towards school access. Though there has been an active transportation plan at Nightingale Elementary with the City, it is unclear from the development proposal what, if any, is being done to traffic-calm Kingsway, and the very awkward street crossing for the intersection of Kingsway/12th. Will there be amenities added to ensure that biking along Prince Edward is able to go further north; Prince Edward ends right now with limited logical crossings to get to St. George. on Linkedin Email Active transportation is an important part of the City's drive towards school access. Though there has been an active transportation plan at Nightingale Elementary with the City, it is unclear from the development proposal what, if any, is being done to traffic-calm Kingsway, and the very awkward street crossing for the intersection of Kingsway/12th. Will there be amenities added to ensure that biking along Prince Edward is able to go further north; Prince Edward ends right now with limited logical crossings to get to St. George. link
Active transportation is an important part of the City's drive towards school access. Though there has been an active transportation plan at Nightingale Elementary with the City, it is unclear from the development proposal what, if any, is being done to traffic-calm Kingsway, and the very awkward street crossing for the intersection of Kingsway/12th. Will there be amenities added to ensure that biking along Prince Edward is able to go further north; Prince Edward ends right now with limited logical crossings to get to St. George.
Urbannomad asked 5 months agoPrince Edward Street is an existing bikeway south of 14th Ave, and St. George Street is identified as a future greenway north of Kingsway in the Broadway Plan. On page 377 the plan identifies that future work is required to determine greenway alignment in this area. Therefore additional transportation planning work is required, to determine greenway alignment, plus the location and design for any Kingsway crossings. This planning work will occur through a separate review process, and is not part of the reviews for this rezoning application.
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Share Some questions I have include: - How will the development ensure that current residents in the areas, especially those in vulnerable housing situations, are not displaced? - What commitments are being made to ensure the long-term affordability of the rental units? - How does the development plan to incorporate green spaces? Will there be any initiatives like rooftop gardens, green walls, or sustainable building practices to mitigate environmental impacts? - Beyond the private childcare facility, what other community services and amenities will be included to support the existing and future population of the neighborhood? - What steps are being taken to ensure that the new buildings will integrate into the community without overwhelming it? - How will the development impact local infrastructure, including roads, public transit, parks, and schools, and what plans are in place to accommodate the increased demand? Does the development plan to support local businesses and services that may be affected by the construction and increased population density? - What traffic and parking studies have been conducted, and how do the findings influence the development's design and planning? The other recent new development accross from us has been featured in the news because of the lack of adequate parking and affects on the neighborhood. - How will pedestrian and cyclist safely be prioritzed during deployment? The site is on a main bike road and many people use the bus or walk to the next door hospital. on Facebook Share Some questions I have include: - How will the development ensure that current residents in the areas, especially those in vulnerable housing situations, are not displaced? - What commitments are being made to ensure the long-term affordability of the rental units? - How does the development plan to incorporate green spaces? Will there be any initiatives like rooftop gardens, green walls, or sustainable building practices to mitigate environmental impacts? - Beyond the private childcare facility, what other community services and amenities will be included to support the existing and future population of the neighborhood? - What steps are being taken to ensure that the new buildings will integrate into the community without overwhelming it? - How will the development impact local infrastructure, including roads, public transit, parks, and schools, and what plans are in place to accommodate the increased demand? Does the development plan to support local businesses and services that may be affected by the construction and increased population density? - What traffic and parking studies have been conducted, and how do the findings influence the development's design and planning? The other recent new development accross from us has been featured in the news because of the lack of adequate parking and affects on the neighborhood. - How will pedestrian and cyclist safely be prioritzed during deployment? The site is on a main bike road and many people use the bus or walk to the next door hospital. on Twitter Share Some questions I have include: - How will the development ensure that current residents in the areas, especially those in vulnerable housing situations, are not displaced? - What commitments are being made to ensure the long-term affordability of the rental units? - How does the development plan to incorporate green spaces? Will there be any initiatives like rooftop gardens, green walls, or sustainable building practices to mitigate environmental impacts? - Beyond the private childcare facility, what other community services and amenities will be included to support the existing and future population of the neighborhood? - What steps are being taken to ensure that the new buildings will integrate into the community without overwhelming it? - How will the development impact local infrastructure, including roads, public transit, parks, and schools, and what plans are in place to accommodate the increased demand? Does the development plan to support local businesses and services that may be affected by the construction and increased population density? - What traffic and parking studies have been conducted, and how do the findings influence the development's design and planning? The other recent new development accross from us has been featured in the news because of the lack of adequate parking and affects on the neighborhood. - How will pedestrian and cyclist safely be prioritzed during deployment? The site is on a main bike road and many people use the bus or walk to the next door hospital. on Linkedin Email Some questions I have include: - How will the development ensure that current residents in the areas, especially those in vulnerable housing situations, are not displaced? - What commitments are being made to ensure the long-term affordability of the rental units? - How does the development plan to incorporate green spaces? Will there be any initiatives like rooftop gardens, green walls, or sustainable building practices to mitigate environmental impacts? - Beyond the private childcare facility, what other community services and amenities will be included to support the existing and future population of the neighborhood? - What steps are being taken to ensure that the new buildings will integrate into the community without overwhelming it? - How will the development impact local infrastructure, including roads, public transit, parks, and schools, and what plans are in place to accommodate the increased demand? Does the development plan to support local businesses and services that may be affected by the construction and increased population density? - What traffic and parking studies have been conducted, and how do the findings influence the development's design and planning? The other recent new development accross from us has been featured in the news because of the lack of adequate parking and affects on the neighborhood. - How will pedestrian and cyclist safely be prioritzed during deployment? The site is on a main bike road and many people use the bus or walk to the next door hospital. link
Some questions I have include: - How will the development ensure that current residents in the areas, especially those in vulnerable housing situations, are not displaced? - What commitments are being made to ensure the long-term affordability of the rental units? - How does the development plan to incorporate green spaces? Will there be any initiatives like rooftop gardens, green walls, or sustainable building practices to mitigate environmental impacts? - Beyond the private childcare facility, what other community services and amenities will be included to support the existing and future population of the neighborhood? - What steps are being taken to ensure that the new buildings will integrate into the community without overwhelming it? - How will the development impact local infrastructure, including roads, public transit, parks, and schools, and what plans are in place to accommodate the increased demand? Does the development plan to support local businesses and services that may be affected by the construction and increased population density? - What traffic and parking studies have been conducted, and how do the findings influence the development's design and planning? The other recent new development accross from us has been featured in the news because of the lack of adequate parking and affects on the neighborhood. - How will pedestrian and cyclist safely be prioritzed during deployment? The site is on a main bike road and many people use the bus or walk to the next door hospital.
ErikaR asked 5 months ago- For this specific development at 2950 Prince Edward St, there are no tenants living on the site. However, for tenants in the surrounding area, all residential tenants are protected under the provincial Residential Tenancy Act. For more information on renter supports and protections, see information here.
- For all projects under the Broadway Plan where eligible tenants will be displaced, there are enhanced tenant protections and this is especially for low-income tenants. You can see information here.
- For this project, at least 20% of the residential floor space will be permanently secured as below-market rental units. These units will be rented out at least 20% below the overall average city-wider rents. The site will be secured with a housing agreement, registered against the title, to ensure the site remains rental housing and below-market rental for at least 60 years.
- The proposal provides outdoor amenity spaces on the rooftops which include landscape features, such as agricultural plots and green spaces. At ground level, there are privately owned public spaces and childcare outdoor space which also provide space for new planting.
- For sustainable practices, the Broadway Plan has a section on sustainability and resilience, and the building is required to be designed based on the Green Buildings Policy for Rezoning.
- As well as the private childcare, the proposal provides retail along Kingsway, two privately owned public spaces on the site and a Mobi bikeshare station. The rear of the site provides a public walkway to enhance pedestrian movement in the area.
- To help integrate, the proposal is providing the following:
- 4-storey podium adjacent to public sidewalks for a better human-scaled street wall.
- Different orientations for towers to provide interesting views without overwhelming the street views.
- Multiple open spaces on the site to encourage walkability on and around the site.
- A Transportation Assessment and Management Study (TAMS) was submitted with the rezoning application. As part of the rezoning process, Engineering staff will review the application with respect to transportation impacts and, if identified, may include development conditions for off-site requirements to improve transportation operations and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists adjacent to the site.
- The proposed development is required to comply with the Parking By-law with respect to off-street vehicle parking and loading spaces. The site is located well to encourage reduced vehicle trip and parking demand, as it is in close proximity to the future Mount Pleasant SkyTrain station, frequent transit network, and cycling infrastructure. Also a Transportation Demand Management Plan has been provided, which helps encourage the use of active transportation to and from the site.
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Share The proposal outlines the proximity of Florence Nightingale Elementary School. VSB continues to predict that there will be a decline of elementary school kids in the Nightingale catchment area. With a minimum of 35% 2 and 3-bedroom family units, do you expect there to be any children living in this building? This is good information to ensure that VSB is aware of, especially with the on-site child care centre. VSB for the 2024/25 school year is denying placement of catchment area students at Nightingale from going to K classes at their local elementary school. If there are children living on this property, the disjointed planning going on between VSB, Province and the City means that the proposal could have families moving into the neighbourhood, but unable to be admitted to Nightingale Elementary. What are the plans to ensure that new developments actually have the ability for the families living on-site to actually go to their school, as opposed to what VSB is telling families for Sept 2024 to go across town to another elementary school? on Facebook Share The proposal outlines the proximity of Florence Nightingale Elementary School. VSB continues to predict that there will be a decline of elementary school kids in the Nightingale catchment area. With a minimum of 35% 2 and 3-bedroom family units, do you expect there to be any children living in this building? This is good information to ensure that VSB is aware of, especially with the on-site child care centre. VSB for the 2024/25 school year is denying placement of catchment area students at Nightingale from going to K classes at their local elementary school. If there are children living on this property, the disjointed planning going on between VSB, Province and the City means that the proposal could have families moving into the neighbourhood, but unable to be admitted to Nightingale Elementary. What are the plans to ensure that new developments actually have the ability for the families living on-site to actually go to their school, as opposed to what VSB is telling families for Sept 2024 to go across town to another elementary school? on Twitter Share The proposal outlines the proximity of Florence Nightingale Elementary School. VSB continues to predict that there will be a decline of elementary school kids in the Nightingale catchment area. With a minimum of 35% 2 and 3-bedroom family units, do you expect there to be any children living in this building? This is good information to ensure that VSB is aware of, especially with the on-site child care centre. VSB for the 2024/25 school year is denying placement of catchment area students at Nightingale from going to K classes at their local elementary school. If there are children living on this property, the disjointed planning going on between VSB, Province and the City means that the proposal could have families moving into the neighbourhood, but unable to be admitted to Nightingale Elementary. What are the plans to ensure that new developments actually have the ability for the families living on-site to actually go to their school, as opposed to what VSB is telling families for Sept 2024 to go across town to another elementary school? on Linkedin Email The proposal outlines the proximity of Florence Nightingale Elementary School. VSB continues to predict that there will be a decline of elementary school kids in the Nightingale catchment area. With a minimum of 35% 2 and 3-bedroom family units, do you expect there to be any children living in this building? This is good information to ensure that VSB is aware of, especially with the on-site child care centre. VSB for the 2024/25 school year is denying placement of catchment area students at Nightingale from going to K classes at their local elementary school. If there are children living on this property, the disjointed planning going on between VSB, Province and the City means that the proposal could have families moving into the neighbourhood, but unable to be admitted to Nightingale Elementary. What are the plans to ensure that new developments actually have the ability for the families living on-site to actually go to their school, as opposed to what VSB is telling families for Sept 2024 to go across town to another elementary school? link
The proposal outlines the proximity of Florence Nightingale Elementary School. VSB continues to predict that there will be a decline of elementary school kids in the Nightingale catchment area. With a minimum of 35% 2 and 3-bedroom family units, do you expect there to be any children living in this building? This is good information to ensure that VSB is aware of, especially with the on-site child care centre. VSB for the 2024/25 school year is denying placement of catchment area students at Nightingale from going to K classes at their local elementary school. If there are children living on this property, the disjointed planning going on between VSB, Province and the City means that the proposal could have families moving into the neighbourhood, but unable to be admitted to Nightingale Elementary. What are the plans to ensure that new developments actually have the ability for the families living on-site to actually go to their school, as opposed to what VSB is telling families for Sept 2024 to go across town to another elementary school?
Urbannomad asked 5 months agoThe Vancouver School Board (VSB) indicates that Florence Nightingale Elementary School does not have a waitlist for kindergarten enrollment for September 2024. See https://www.vsb.bc.ca/page/5195/priority-kindergarten-registration. Also according to the VSB’s Long Range Facilities Plan, Florence Nightingale is predicted to be operating under capacity by 2031. The City of Vancouver keeps the VSB informed of all new and approved rezonings, and the VSB continues to monitor development and work with the City to plan for future growth. However, school capacity is generally beyond the scope of rezoning, as it occurs earlier during the community planning process. During the development of the Broadway Plan, the City worked closely with the VSB and shared key information about housing and job estimates to help inform VSB’s planning and funding requests. Ultimately the funding and prioritization for new or expanded schools is decided by the Province, based on requests by the VSB. You can also reach out to School Board Trustees, Council, and elected Councillors, to let them know about school capacity concerns.
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Share "A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space." The text above this quotation also mentions a 32-storey tower, and this would certainly be higher than "269 ft" and also higher than the Broadway plan clearly delineates. Who approved these changes from the Broadway plan? Council appears not to have done so. Please provide the authority for these changes from the Broadway Plan and the actual maximum height of this development. on Facebook Share "A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space." The text above this quotation also mentions a 32-storey tower, and this would certainly be higher than "269 ft" and also higher than the Broadway plan clearly delineates. Who approved these changes from the Broadway plan? Council appears not to have done so. Please provide the authority for these changes from the Broadway Plan and the actual maximum height of this development. on Twitter Share "A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space." The text above this quotation also mentions a 32-storey tower, and this would certainly be higher than "269 ft" and also higher than the Broadway plan clearly delineates. Who approved these changes from the Broadway plan? Council appears not to have done so. Please provide the authority for these changes from the Broadway Plan and the actual maximum height of this development. on Linkedin Email "A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space." The text above this quotation also mentions a 32-storey tower, and this would certainly be higher than "269 ft" and also higher than the Broadway plan clearly delineates. Who approved these changes from the Broadway plan? Council appears not to have done so. Please provide the authority for these changes from the Broadway Plan and the actual maximum height of this development. link
"A building height of 81.9 m (269 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space." The text above this quotation also mentions a 32-storey tower, and this would certainly be higher than "269 ft" and also higher than the Broadway plan clearly delineates. Who approved these changes from the Broadway plan? Council appears not to have done so. Please provide the authority for these changes from the Broadway Plan and the actual maximum height of this development.
The 99 asked 5 months agoThe building heights are 81.9 m (269 ft.) for the 25 storey building, and 101.9 m (334 ft.) for the 32 storey building. Both with additional height for rooftop amenity space. These heights have now been clarified in the project details on this webpage. The applicant has decided to apply for 32 storeys. Staff will review the application against the Broadway Plan and urban design performance. Ultimately, City Council at Public Hearing will decide if the proposal is supportable.
Key dates
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January 19 2024
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March 27 → April 09 2024
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April 10 2024
Location
Application documents
Applicable plans and policies
Contact applicant
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Phone 778-882-0338 Email vanessa.jang@quadreal.com
Contact us
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Phone 604-829-2004 Email simon.jay@vancouver.ca