The Development Permit Board at its meeting of September 19, 2022, and resolved THAT the Board APPROVE Development Application No. DP-2021-00192 submitted, the plans and information forming a part thereof, thereby permitting the development of a new 53-storey mixed-use building with retail and dwelling uses at grade and 455 dwelling units consisting of 152 social...Read More
GBL Architects Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site a 53-storey, mixed-use building, consisting of: 303 market residential dwelling units and 152 social housing dwelling units 2,721 m² (29,288 sq.ft.) of commercial space at grade A floor space ratio of 7.57 A floor area of...Read More
The City of Vancouver has received a revised application to rezone 601 Beach Crescent to a new CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This revised application from GBL Architects Ltd. was submitted on October 22nd, 2019, in response to feedback received through public consultation and advisory groups to permit the development of a 55-storey mixed-use building which...Read More
Excerpt: The following should be considered when reviewing proposals for Higher Buildings (i.e. those which significantly exceed current height limits and/or enter into the Queen Elizabeth View Corridor): All Higher Buildings must establish a significant and recognizable new benchmark forarchitectural creativity and excellence, while making a significant contribution to the beautyand visual power of the...Read More
Excerpt: On April 10, 1997, Council approved policies regarding the siting and massing of buildings adjacent to the Burrard Bridgeheads (north and south), the Granville Bridgehead (north), the Cambie Bridgehead (south) and the Georgia Viaduct Bridgehead (east) with the following objectives: –protecting key public views from the bridges; –respecting and enhancing the experience of crossing the bridges; –encouraging,...Read More
Excerpt: The intent of this plan is to achieve a high standard of design and development within a number of residential neighbourhoods, parks, public facilities, and commercial areas within False Creek North. It is also intended that the buildings, open spaces, circulation patterns, and land uses be designed and planned to complement and take advantage of...Read More
