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East Fraser Lands Waterfront Precinct Area 3: 3552, 3612, 3650 E Kent Ave S, 3680 Marine Way and 8655 Boundary Rd rezoning application

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The City of Vancouver has received an application to amend CD-1 (473): EFL Non-High Streets (Area 3) to align with Council approved amendments to the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan (EFL ODP) and allow for development of Area 3. The proposal includes:

  • 195,387 sq. m (2,103,132 sq. ft.) of strata housing;
  • 68,927 sq. m (741,922 sq. ft.) of social housing;
  • 27,888 sq. m (300,184 sq. ft.) of secured rental housing;
  • 3,422 sq. m (36,835 sq. ft.) of commercial space;
  • A range of building heights from eight to 25 storeys;
  • 3.31 hectares of park space;
  • A community energy facility; and
  • A childcare facility.

This application is being considered under the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan (EFL ODP).

On April 8, 2021, Council approved amendments to the EFL ODP following a Public Hearing. The changes were considered as part of the EFL ODP 10-year review. Approved amendments in Area 3 allowed for additional floor area of 104,358 sq. m (1,123,303 sq. ft.) and an increased package of amenities including additional childcare spaces and 2 acres of park. These changes are reflected in the application.

For more information on the East Fraser Lands (River District) community, please visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/east-fraser-lands-river-district.aspx

A community information session was held on June 5, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Materials from the session are available under the 'In-person information session materials' section of this webpage.

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 amend CD-1 (473): EFL Non-High Streets (Area 3) to align with Council approved amendments to the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan (EFL ODP) and allow for development of Area 3. The proposal includes:

  • 195,387 sq. m (2,103,132 sq. ft.) of strata housing;
  • 68,927 sq. m (741,922 sq. ft.) of social housing;
  • 27,888 sq. m (300,184 sq. ft.) of secured rental housing;
  • 3,422 sq. m (36,835 sq. ft.) of commercial space;
  • A range of building heights from eight to 25 storeys;
  • 3.31 hectares of park space;
  • A community energy facility; and
  • A childcare facility.

This application is being considered under the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan (EFL ODP).

On April 8, 2021, Council approved amendments to the EFL ODP following a Public Hearing. The changes were considered as part of the EFL ODP 10-year review. Approved amendments in Area 3 allowed for additional floor area of 104,358 sq. m (1,123,303 sq. ft.) and an increased package of amenities including additional childcare spaces and 2 acres of park. These changes are reflected in the application.

For more information on the East Fraser Lands (River District) community, please visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/east-fraser-lands-river-district.aspx

A community information session was held on June 5, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Materials from the session are available under the 'In-person information session materials' section of this webpage.

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 May 29, 2024 to June 11, 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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    when is a community centre going to be built?

    gail craig asked 3 months ago

    While not related to the rezoning for Area 3, construction on the new community centre in Area 1 is being led by Wesgroup and will be delivered to the City upon it’s completion. Wesgroup expects construction to commence in early 2026 and are aiming for completion in the end of 2028. It typically takes 2.5 to 3 years to construct a project like this.

  • Share Have there been any discussions with TransLink and/or the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation about the impact this rezoning will have on an area already suffering from insufficient bus services? The #100 ranked seventh on 2023’s top 10 most-complained-about routes, due to unreliability and overcrowding; the #80, added last year, has done almost nothing to mitigate the issues. This rezoning proposes a combined total of 3,145,238 sq. ft. of new housing. Can we trust plans are in place to increase transit accessibility at an appropriate rate to accommodate that? on Facebook Share Have there been any discussions with TransLink and/or the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation about the impact this rezoning will have on an area already suffering from insufficient bus services? The #100 ranked seventh on 2023’s top 10 most-complained-about routes, due to unreliability and overcrowding; the #80, added last year, has done almost nothing to mitigate the issues. This rezoning proposes a combined total of 3,145,238 sq. ft. of new housing. Can we trust plans are in place to increase transit accessibility at an appropriate rate to accommodate that? on Twitter Share Have there been any discussions with TransLink and/or the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation about the impact this rezoning will have on an area already suffering from insufficient bus services? The #100 ranked seventh on 2023’s top 10 most-complained-about routes, due to unreliability and overcrowding; the #80, added last year, has done almost nothing to mitigate the issues. This rezoning proposes a combined total of 3,145,238 sq. ft. of new housing. Can we trust plans are in place to increase transit accessibility at an appropriate rate to accommodate that? on Linkedin Email Have there been any discussions with TransLink and/or the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation about the impact this rezoning will have on an area already suffering from insufficient bus services? The #100 ranked seventh on 2023’s top 10 most-complained-about routes, due to unreliability and overcrowding; the #80, added last year, has done almost nothing to mitigate the issues. This rezoning proposes a combined total of 3,145,238 sq. ft. of new housing. Can we trust plans are in place to increase transit accessibility at an appropriate rate to accommodate that? link

    Have there been any discussions with TransLink and/or the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation about the impact this rezoning will have on an area already suffering from insufficient bus services? The #100 ranked seventh on 2023’s top 10 most-complained-about routes, due to unreliability and overcrowding; the #80, added last year, has done almost nothing to mitigate the issues. This rezoning proposes a combined total of 3,145,238 sq. ft. of new housing. Can we trust plans are in place to increase transit accessibility at an appropriate rate to accommodate that?

    sjb asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your question related to transit connections in Area 3. As you’ve mentioned, TransLink has introduced a new service (Route 80) from Marine Dr to River District last year, and the current Route 31 connects River District to Metrotown. TransLink may have plans to convert Route 31 to a larger bus, however we don’t have additional details on the timeline. The City has not heard of any immediate plans with TransLink to add new routes to the River District Area other than possible upgrades to current servicing routes (Route 31 & Route 80) and possible future bus loops around Sawmill Crescent and E Kent Ave. Future transit planning is by TransLink and the City of Vancouver does not have additional information to provide at this time.

  • Share Is the development plan for the neighborhood considering the establishment of commercial spaces such as shops or a mall? Given the influx of residents, the current amenities are insufficient to meet the community’s needs. Furthermore, the lack of direct access to the downtown area, coupled with the prevalent use of personal vehicles and the removal of existing parking lots, has exacerbated parking issue. The necessity for additional parking facilities and the expansion of road infrastructure. Are these factors being taken into account in the rezoning proposals? on Facebook Share Is the development plan for the neighborhood considering the establishment of commercial spaces such as shops or a mall? Given the influx of residents, the current amenities are insufficient to meet the community’s needs. Furthermore, the lack of direct access to the downtown area, coupled with the prevalent use of personal vehicles and the removal of existing parking lots, has exacerbated parking issue. The necessity for additional parking facilities and the expansion of road infrastructure. Are these factors being taken into account in the rezoning proposals? on Twitter Share Is the development plan for the neighborhood considering the establishment of commercial spaces such as shops or a mall? Given the influx of residents, the current amenities are insufficient to meet the community’s needs. Furthermore, the lack of direct access to the downtown area, coupled with the prevalent use of personal vehicles and the removal of existing parking lots, has exacerbated parking issue. The necessity for additional parking facilities and the expansion of road infrastructure. Are these factors being taken into account in the rezoning proposals? on Linkedin Email Is the development plan for the neighborhood considering the establishment of commercial spaces such as shops or a mall? Given the influx of residents, the current amenities are insufficient to meet the community’s needs. Furthermore, the lack of direct access to the downtown area, coupled with the prevalent use of personal vehicles and the removal of existing parking lots, has exacerbated parking issue. The necessity for additional parking facilities and the expansion of road infrastructure. Are these factors being taken into account in the rezoning proposals? link

    Is the development plan for the neighborhood considering the establishment of commercial spaces such as shops or a mall? Given the influx of residents, the current amenities are insufficient to meet the community’s needs. Furthermore, the lack of direct access to the downtown area, coupled with the prevalent use of personal vehicles and the removal of existing parking lots, has exacerbated parking issue. The necessity for additional parking facilities and the expansion of road infrastructure. Are these factors being taken into account in the rezoning proposals?

    JeanY asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your question. 36,835 sq. ft. of commercial space is proposed in the ground floor along two of the main streets. The proposal will also be required to meet the number of parking space requirements in the Vancouver Parking By-law. New bicycle lanes and pedestrian connections are also required to encourage active transportation.

     

  • Share Hello, the River District needs a dog park desperately! As a single woman I don’t feel safe going to a coyote filled trail (Everett Crowly) there’s also been sightings of men masturbating in that trail. We need an actual fenced in dog park (small and big dog part). Almost all condos in the River District are dog friendly yet there is no dog park?! We don’t need 6+ childrens playgrounds. That is so excessive for the amount of children there are compared to dogs. on Facebook Share Hello, the River District needs a dog park desperately! As a single woman I don’t feel safe going to a coyote filled trail (Everett Crowly) there’s also been sightings of men masturbating in that trail. We need an actual fenced in dog park (small and big dog part). Almost all condos in the River District are dog friendly yet there is no dog park?! We don’t need 6+ childrens playgrounds. That is so excessive for the amount of children there are compared to dogs. on Twitter Share Hello, the River District needs a dog park desperately! As a single woman I don’t feel safe going to a coyote filled trail (Everett Crowly) there’s also been sightings of men masturbating in that trail. We need an actual fenced in dog park (small and big dog part). Almost all condos in the River District are dog friendly yet there is no dog park?! We don’t need 6+ childrens playgrounds. That is so excessive for the amount of children there are compared to dogs. on Linkedin Email Hello, the River District needs a dog park desperately! As a single woman I don’t feel safe going to a coyote filled trail (Everett Crowly) there’s also been sightings of men masturbating in that trail. We need an actual fenced in dog park (small and big dog part). Almost all condos in the River District are dog friendly yet there is no dog park?! We don’t need 6+ childrens playgrounds. That is so excessive for the amount of children there are compared to dogs. link

    Hello, the River District needs a dog park desperately! As a single woman I don’t feel safe going to a coyote filled trail (Everett Crowly) there’s also been sightings of men masturbating in that trail. We need an actual fenced in dog park (small and big dog part). Almost all condos in the River District are dog friendly yet there is no dog park?! We don’t need 6+ childrens playgrounds. That is so excessive for the amount of children there are compared to dogs.

    Rochelled asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in an off-leash dog area in the River District, as well as flagging concerns related to Everett Crowley Park. Staff passed along the report of safety concerns on the trails of Everett Crowley to Park Rangers. 

     The developer’s Rezoning Application for Area 3 (the easternmost section of the River District) includes proposed locations for parks. Decisions on park amenities will be influenced by public engagement and confirmed closer to the time of park design and implementation by the Park Board. Given the significant public interest in dog amenities in the neighbourhood, Park Board staff anticipate that off leash dog area will be a public priority for new parks in Area 3. Staff will look for opportunities to implement dog amenities as guided by the Park Board’s People, Parks and Dogs Strategy. 

     

  • Share What happened to the proposed high school that was to go in here somewhere. Did it get proposed away? on Facebook Share What happened to the proposed high school that was to go in here somewhere. Did it get proposed away? on Twitter Share What happened to the proposed high school that was to go in here somewhere. Did it get proposed away? on Linkedin Email What happened to the proposed high school that was to go in here somewhere. Did it get proposed away? link

    What happened to the proposed high school that was to go in here somewhere. Did it get proposed away?

    Even asked 3 months ago

    Through this rezoning, the school use will be secured for the secondary school; however, it is the responsibility of the Vancouver School Board to deliver the school as part of their long-range planning work.

     

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