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The redevelopment of the Plaza of Nations in Vancouver's Northeast False Creek neighbourhood is a part of an incredibly ambitious project promising to transform dozens of acres of former industrial and railway lands into a bustling mixed-use community. A rezoning proposal by Canadian Metropolitan Properties and James KM Cheng Architects is set to give new life to The Plaza of Nations. The space was the epicenter of Expo 86 and was originally built by the provincial government and privately owned by Canadian Metropolitan Properties since 1990.
The proposal to redevelop the 10.28-acre site includes a number of residential buildings up to 30 storeys, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, approximately 20 percent of social housing, a community centre, an ice rink, a music venue and a childcare facility. The proposed buildings move away from Vancouver's typical tower-podium style in favour of terracing buildings and are designed to maximize sun exposure.
New public spaces will include a waterfront plaza, a central plaza connecting BC Place to the waterfront and a seawall. There is a habitat island proposed for the southwest edge of the site. Public art will feature indigenous designs celebrating the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
On March 15th, representatives from the City of Vancouver and James KM Cheng Architects hosted an open house to showcase the redevelopment plans for the Plaza of Nations. The public can provide feedback on the proposal by filling out an online form. This was the third open house, with earlier ones taking place in June and November 2017.
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