810 Kingsway rezoning application

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We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 810 Kingsway. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 6-storey mixed-use building. The zoning would change from C-2 (Commercial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal includes:

  • 108 secured market rental residential units
  • Commercial uses at grade
  • Floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.65
  • Floor area of 8,349 sq. m. (89,868 sq. ft.)
  • Maximum height of 22 m (72 ft.)
  • 99 vehicle parking spaces and 196 bicycle parking spaces

The application is being considered under the Secured Market Rental Housing Policy.


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.

Online Public Hearing: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm

This Public Hearing is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, "Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3".

Due to COVID-19, a Public Health Order currently prohibits members of the public from attending the City’s Public Hearings in person. Members of the public can listen and watch the proceedings via the City’s website or follow Twitter @VanCityClerk. Speakers can participate by telephone or by providing written submissions.

Send your comments online

Request to speak by phone

Or give feedback via mail to:

City of Vancouver, City Clerk’s Office

453 West 12th Avenue, Third Floor

Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4

Requests to speak open at 8:30 am on Friday, January 8, 2021. Your comments and name will be published in the meeting record.

Copies of the draft by-laws will be available for viewing at all times on the meeting agenda online, starting Friday, January 8, 2021, at 1:00 pm. Meeting minutes will also be available at this location approximately two business days after the hearing.



We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 810 Kingsway. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 6-storey mixed-use building. The zoning would change from C-2 (Commercial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal includes:

  • 108 secured market rental residential units
  • Commercial uses at grade
  • Floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.65
  • Floor area of 8,349 sq. m. (89,868 sq. ft.)
  • Maximum height of 22 m (72 ft.)
  • 99 vehicle parking spaces and 196 bicycle parking spaces

The application is being considered under the Secured Market Rental Housing Policy.


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.

Online Public Hearing: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm

This Public Hearing is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, "Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3".

Due to COVID-19, a Public Health Order currently prohibits members of the public from attending the City’s Public Hearings in person. Members of the public can listen and watch the proceedings via the City’s website or follow Twitter @VanCityClerk. Speakers can participate by telephone or by providing written submissions.

Send your comments online

Request to speak by phone

Or give feedback via mail to:

City of Vancouver, City Clerk’s Office

453 West 12th Avenue, Third Floor

Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4

Requests to speak open at 8:30 am on Friday, January 8, 2021. Your comments and name will be published in the meeting record.

Copies of the draft by-laws will be available for viewing at all times on the meeting agenda online, starting Friday, January 8, 2021, at 1:00 pm. Meeting minutes will also be available at this location approximately two business days after the hearing.


The virtual open house has concluded. Please use the “Send your comments” tab or contact the Planner directly for any further feedback. Thank you for participating.
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    The long hallway, and 90 degree turn to access the parkade from the western side of the building, could leave some feeling unsafe, are there any measures that could be taken to address this?

    Tavia asked 6 months ago

    There are a range of ways to improve perceptions of safety such as reducing the length of the hallway or removing the angle to provide a clear line of sight. More activity could also be brought into this area to provide opportunities for passive surveillance. Access to the parkade and circulation at the ground level will be further assessed by the Urban Design Panel and Staff reviews.

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    It feels like this large site could easily handle a taller building, especially with such a prominent corner at Prince Albert & Kingsway. As council has approved taller proposals nearby under the MIRHP Program, would city staff consider allowing for a similar height here?

    Silent_Echo asked 6 months ago

    As this site is zoned C-2 and is not located on an arterial intersection, the Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program (MIRHPP) does not allow proposals greater than 6 storeys. You can view more details for allowable heights on page 6 of the MIRHPP Policy document.

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    When is the planned construction start and how long would it take to complete? Is it possible to have more townhouses vs. apartments - that will help it go well with the single family houses around?

    Tushar12 asked 6 months ago

    If this proposal is passed by Council and proceeds forward, construction could start in the Fall 2021 and would take approximately 22 months until completion. 

    Whether there could be more townhouses rather than apartments, the proposal currently meets the minimum requirements of the Housing Mix Policy for Rezoning Projects. The proposed location of the townhouses aims to provide a transition between the apartments on Kingsway and the single family houses across the rear lane.