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This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on June 23, 2022

We would like your feedback on a text amendment at 500-650 West 57th Ave (Pearson Dogwood). The proposal is to amend CD-1 (696) (Comprehensive Development) District to allow for additional market rental and moderate income housing. The proposed amendments include:

  • An increase of 265,334 sq. ft. of rental residential floor area, including 65,265 sq. ft. moderate income housing units
  • Re-allocation of previously approved market residential density across the site to enable the additional rental density, including the conversion of two market strata buildings to rental buildings in Phase 1 to deliver rental units earlier
  • Increases in building heights of 2 m to 27 m to accommodate the additional rental residential density

This application is being considered under the policy framework of the Issues Report on Intensification of Large Sites to include Moderate Income Rental Housing.

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an extended online question and answer (Q&A) period was held in place of an in-person open house for this project.

We would like your feedback on a text amendment at 500-650 West 57th Ave (Pearson Dogwood). The proposal is to amend CD-1 (696) (Comprehensive Development) District to allow for additional market rental and moderate income housing. The proposed amendments include:

  • An increase of 265,334 sq. ft. of rental residential floor area, including 65,265 sq. ft. moderate income housing units
  • Re-allocation of previously approved market residential density across the site to enable the additional rental density, including the conversion of two market strata buildings to rental buildings in Phase 1 to deliver rental units earlier
  • Increases in building heights of 2 m to 27 m to accommodate the additional rental residential density

This application is being considered under the policy framework of the Issues Report on Intensification of Large Sites to include Moderate Income Rental Housing.

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an extended online question and answer (Q&A) period was held in place of an in-person open house for this project.

This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on June 23, 2022

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from January 24 to February 20, 2022. 

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 virtual open house time period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share The invitation letter highlights the area limited by 54th in the north, 57th in the south Heather in the west and Cambie in the east. Please clarify which area is subject of this virtual open house. Legally I believe you are obliged to restart the process as the information on the invitation is conflicting and misguiding one way or the other on Facebook Share The invitation letter highlights the area limited by 54th in the north, 57th in the south Heather in the west and Cambie in the east. Please clarify which area is subject of this virtual open house. Legally I believe you are obliged to restart the process as the information on the invitation is conflicting and misguiding one way or the other on Twitter Share The invitation letter highlights the area limited by 54th in the north, 57th in the south Heather in the west and Cambie in the east. Please clarify which area is subject of this virtual open house. Legally I believe you are obliged to restart the process as the information on the invitation is conflicting and misguiding one way or the other on Linkedin Email The invitation letter highlights the area limited by 54th in the north, 57th in the south Heather in the west and Cambie in the east. Please clarify which area is subject of this virtual open house. Legally I believe you are obliged to restart the process as the information on the invitation is conflicting and misguiding one way or the other link

    The invitation letter highlights the area limited by 54th in the north, 57th in the south Heather in the west and Cambie in the east. Please clarify which area is subject of this virtual open house. Legally I believe you are obliged to restart the process as the information on the invitation is conflicting and misguiding one way or the other

    RobertV asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for the correction. Staff have sent out new postcards and have extended the timeline for the virtual open house. Comments will continue to be received after these dates up until the time of Council referral.