The spacious laneways of Vancouver's West End are under-utilized, dotted with surface parking lots and waste disposal bins. That's slowing changing, thanks to zoning changes in the West End Plan. An infill laneway rental building was recently completed behind an existing home on Nelson Street. Now there's another proposal, this time for the laneway behind the 1160 Broughton Street. The … [Read more...] about Colourful stacked townhouses proposed for West End laneway
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Fixer-upper in the West End for sale for $7 million
A house on Barclay Street in the West End described by its listing agent as "just needing a little TLC" is for sale for $6.98 million. The nearly century-old house was built in 1922 and sits on a small 33' by 131' lot, sandwiched between two apartment buildings. The home, at 1511 Barclay Street, has three suites: a two bedroom suite on the main floor, and one bedroom suites in both the top … [Read more...] about Fixer-upper in the West End for sale for $7 million
Small, boutique building proposed for 1021 Burnaby Street
There’s been a flurry of new tower proposals across the West End, several of which are detailed in this recent article, so it’s refreshing to see a new, smaller-scale building proposed for the neighbourhood. A five-storey residential building is proposed for 1021 Burnaby Street, just west of Burrard Street and next to the Milano condo tower. The site is currently a surface parking … [Read more...] about Small, boutique building proposed for 1021 Burnaby Street
Laneway living: New apartments in West End now available for rent
One of the first laneway rental apartment projects in Vancouver's West End is now complete. The three-storey, four-unit rental apartment building was constructed behind an existing home at 1546 Nelson Street. It was designed by Ankenman Marchand Architects, who are also designing a similar infill project behind a nearby apartment building at Comox and Cardero. The building's address is … [Read more...] about Laneway living: New apartments in West End now available for rent
Bute-Robson trial plaza in West End to become permanent
It looks like the West End is about to become even more pedestrian-friendly. After a unanimous vote of approval last week, plans are moving ahead to make the City of Vancouver’s trial plaza at Bute and Robson a permanent fixture in the community. The public space opened as a three-month trial this past July, as a coordinated effort between the City’s public space arm, Viva Vancouver, and the … [Read more...] about Bute-Robson trial plaza in West End to become permanent
Vancouver home to Canada’s top two priciest neighbourhoods
A new survey by CENTURY 21 has found that two of Canada's top three most expensive neighbourhoods -- calculated by price-per-square foot -- are in Vancouver. The nationwide study found that Vancouver's posh westside was the priciest neighbourhood in the country, at $1,201 PPSF (price per square foot), with Vancouver Downtown coming in second at $962.75 PPSF, followed by Toronto Downtown at … [Read more...] about Vancouver home to Canada’s top two priciest neighbourhoods
Exclusive 1245 Harwood takes West End living to the next level
A unique, 17-storey luxury condominium tower with a distinctive skin of metal screens is now complete in Vancouver's West End. 1245 Harwood Street has only one unit per floor, and we're finally getting a look inside the tower which has taken several years to complete. Units measure 2,205 sq ft., and have two balconies each. The building was designed by Bing Thom Architects and sits mid-block … [Read more...] about Exclusive 1245 Harwood takes West End living to the next level
First tall tower proposed for West End south of Davie since community plan approved
A new, 32-storey residential tower is planned for a quiet, treelined street in Vancouver’s West End. The project at 1055 Harwood Street is the first major rezoning project to be undertaken in the Burrard Corridor south of Davie Street under the new West End Community Plan, which allows taller buildings. The building is being developed by Strand in partnership with Intracorp, and will be … [Read more...] about First tall tower proposed for West End south of Davie since community plan approved
Iconic Gabriola House mansion to be converted into rental apartments
One of Vancouver's oldest buildings, the Gabriola Mansion on Davie Street, will soon be transformed into rental apartments and a new, four-unit townhouse building. The iconic heritage building was built between 1900 to 1901 by B.T. Rogers, the founder of the B.C. Sugar Refinery, which still stands on Powell Street in Strathcona. The mansion was a family residence up until 1924, when it was … [Read more...] about Iconic Gabriola House mansion to be converted into rental apartments
BC Hydro proposes substation under Emery Barnes Park in Yaletown
UPDATE: BC Hydro will not go ahead with two planned underground substations in downtown Vancouver after the city said the process had been too rushed. BC Hydro is proposing the construction of two new electrical substations in downtown Vancouver over the next 35 years, but their locations may surprise you. The electric utility says demand in the downtown core is expected to grow over 75 per cent … [Read more...] about BC Hydro proposes substation under Emery Barnes Park in Yaletown