Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[Surrealplaces]

Large proposal coming to Burrard Bridge area by the Squamish Nation. 3,000 units.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...tion-plans-massive-apartment-development-for/

Excerpt from article.

The Squamish Nation plans a massive housing project encompassing as many as 3,000 apartments on prime land next to a Vancouver city park, marking the first large-scale urban development by an Indigenous group in Canada.
The ambitious project next to the Burrard Bridge and Vanier Park on the False Creek waterfront in central Vancouver would occupy the last of their reserve land in the city. It is likely to spark controversy in the tony Kitsilano neighbourhood nearby, where in recent weeks residents have been protesting the development of a couple of low-rise apartment buildings.
Development of so many apartments, which the Squamish are considering restricting to all rental, could help Vancouver alleviate its housing crisis, but the city does not have jurisdiction over the Squamish land.
“This project becomes a way to create that individual and collective wealth,” Khelselim said.
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[Rising Mist]

This could be massive. It's a good spot for something that large, but there will be major opposition. Nice that these might be rental, we could use more of that.

 

[City Of Rain]

Yeah, that'd be a big development and 3,000 units could easily bring in over 10,000 new residents to that area.

 

[Rising Mist]

Yeah, that'd be a big development and 3,000 units could easily bring in over 10,000 new residents to that area.

If I recall there are around two people per unit on average in Vancouver, so maybe more like 6,000 residents, but even 6K is massive.

 

[City Of Rain]

Is it by law that only 2 people allowed to live in those apartments? There is no 2+den and 3 bedrooms units?

 

[AJX]

Is it by law that only 2 people allowed to live in those apartments? There is no 2+den and 3 bedrooms units?

There's no law that I know of, but the average number of people for an apartment in Canadian cities is around 1.8 people/unit (it might be higher in Vancouver). Per building the average usually is pretty close to the number of suites, so if all 3,000 units of the new development were 3 bedroom units, the number would be close to 10,000 people, but I assume there will be many one and two bedroom units. My guess is about 6 to 7 thousand new residents.

 

[Rising Mist]

There's no law that I know of, but the average number of people for an apartment in Canadian cities is around 1.8 people/unit (it might be higher in Vancouver). Per building the average usually is pretty close to the number of suites, so if all 3,000 units of the new development were 3 bedroom units, the number would be close to 10,000 people, but I assume there will be many one and two bedroom units. My guess is about 6 to 7 thousand new residents.

It wouldn't surprise me if it was higher in Vancouver given the cost of housing.

 

[Surrealplaces]

There's no law that I know of, but the average number of people for an apartment in Canadian cities is around 1.8 people/unit (it might be higher in Vancouver). Per building the average usually is pretty close to the number of suites, so if all 3,000 units of the new development were 3 bedroom units, the number would be close to 10,000 people, but I assume there will be many one and two bedroom units. My guess is about 6 to 7 thousand new residents.

Calgary's Beltline neighborhood is averaging 1.5 people per unit, but it's a bit low because there are a number of new buildings that have dwellings in the count, but are still adding occupants. Also a slower economy and higher vacancy rate. The Beltline was around 1.8 per unit a couple of years back. I would guess Vancouver is probably closer to 2.0 people per unit.

 

[Rising Mist]

I can't find the thread for this project so I'll post in here.

Park Royal considers adding more storeys to residential towers

Park Royal may be looking to add storeys to its already approved towers at 752 Marine Dr.

www.vancourier.com

 

[Surrealplaces]

I can't find that project either. Maybe @Roundabout knows the project?

 

[Rising Mist]

I can't find that project either. Maybe @Roundabout knows the project?

Thanks for checking.

 

[EtoV]

Is there as miscellaneous construction thread? It will be good to see this lot redevelop (989 Main st)

https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/989-main-st

 

[YourBoy007]

Is there a thread for the Fifteen Fifteen development by Bosa Properties located downtown? There's already a crane up.

Also, what's up with SkyriseVancouver? It seems like only a few people are participating here unlike the Alberta threads.