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Rendering of mixed-tenure and mixed-income development at 65 First Street. Two-towers are visible on a slope.

Project Update, December 2024: Applicant-led consultation for this project has now closed. The applicant is currently reviewing feedback received.

What's being proposed?

Rezoning and Special Development Permit applications have been received to develop a mixed-tenure, mixed-income development at 65 First Street. This two-tower project is located within Tier 3 of the Columbia Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Area. Tower A would be a fully rental building, comprising 299 market rental units and 30 below-market units. Tower B would contain 304 stratified market condo units. The two towers would be connected via an upper level amenity bridge, with both strata and rental townhouses below, facing the project’s street and park frontages.

Though resident parking cannot be required in the Transit Oriented Development area, per Provincial requirements, the application includes 369 resident parking spaces and 32 visitor parking spaces. A total of 1,273 long-term bicycle and 12 short-term bicycle parking spaces would also be provided, exceeding Zoning Bylaw requirements.

Click here to view updated architectural drawings of the proposed development.

Click here to view updated landscape drawings of the proposed development.

How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on engagement feedback, throughout the process. The process will first involve applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, followed by revisions based on the feedback, and then City-led consultation, prior to being presented to Council for consideration of approval.

Applicant-led Engagement

The applicant hosted an in-person open house on November 12, 2024 and a virtual open house on November 13, 2024. An online survey was launched on the applicant’s website on October 28, 2024 and responses were accepted until November 22, 2024. The feedback has been reviewed by staff and a summary of all received feedback will be included in a staff report submitted to Council prior to their consideration of whether or not to approve the project.

The next opportunity to provide feedback on this project will be through City-led consultation, anticipated for Winter/Spring 2025.

What We Heard

During the applicant-led consultation, respondents indicated support for the proposed mix of rental, condo, and affordable housing units (37.5%), different unit types (e.g., apartment and townhouse) (12.5%), and the potential of the development to add more activity to Albert Crescent Park (12.5%). Mixed feedback was received regarding the project’s proposed design, including concern regarding proposed tower heights. The majority of community feedback focused on the following:

  • Support for the proposed mix of tenure types;
  • Desire for additional affordable housing units;
  • Mixed feedback regarding landscape and lighting design;
  • Mixed feedback regarding building design, including tower heights; and,
  • Concern regarding the potential impact of additional density on community infrastructure.

Project Update, December 2024: Applicant-led consultation for this project has now closed. The applicant is currently reviewing feedback received.

What's being proposed?

Rezoning and Special Development Permit applications have been received to develop a mixed-tenure, mixed-income development at 65 First Street. This two-tower project is located within Tier 3 of the Columbia Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Area. Tower A would be a fully rental building, comprising 299 market rental units and 30 below-market units. Tower B would contain 304 stratified market condo units. The two towers would be connected via an upper level amenity bridge, with both strata and rental townhouses below, facing the project’s street and park frontages.

Though resident parking cannot be required in the Transit Oriented Development area, per Provincial requirements, the application includes 369 resident parking spaces and 32 visitor parking spaces. A total of 1,273 long-term bicycle and 12 short-term bicycle parking spaces would also be provided, exceeding Zoning Bylaw requirements.

Click here to view updated architectural drawings of the proposed development.

Click here to view updated landscape drawings of the proposed development.

How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on engagement feedback, throughout the process. The process will first involve applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, followed by revisions based on the feedback, and then City-led consultation, prior to being presented to Council for consideration of approval.

Applicant-led Engagement

The applicant hosted an in-person open house on November 12, 2024 and a virtual open house on November 13, 2024. An online survey was launched on the applicant’s website on October 28, 2024 and responses were accepted until November 22, 2024. The feedback has been reviewed by staff and a summary of all received feedback will be included in a staff report submitted to Council prior to their consideration of whether or not to approve the project.

The next opportunity to provide feedback on this project will be through City-led consultation, anticipated for Winter/Spring 2025.

What We Heard

During the applicant-led consultation, respondents indicated support for the proposed mix of rental, condo, and affordable housing units (37.5%), different unit types (e.g., apartment and townhouse) (12.5%), and the potential of the development to add more activity to Albert Crescent Park (12.5%). Mixed feedback was received regarding the project’s proposed design, including concern regarding proposed tower heights. The majority of community feedback focused on the following:

  • Support for the proposed mix of tenure types;
  • Desire for additional affordable housing units;
  • Mixed feedback regarding landscape and lighting design;
  • Mixed feedback regarding building design, including tower heights; and,
  • Concern regarding the potential impact of additional density on community infrastructure.

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    Jimmy2244 asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your interest in the proposed project at 65 First Street. The subject site is designated Residential – Tower Apartments by the Downtown Community Plan. This designation supports high-density residential tower developments, and the proposed project is consistent with this land use designation. 

    Regarding the project’s timeline, the application continues to move through the City’s application review process and has not yet been considered by Council. Given this, an anticipated construction timeline has not yet been determined. We encourage you to monitor the Be Heard New West project page where updates will continue to be posted as the project progresses. 

  • Share What is the traffic, transit, transportation plan for this area? Considering 108-118 Royal is well underway and there is another mega tower proposed for 51 Elliot St, this area is going to be much busier than it already is. Street parking is already an issue, made worse with the greenway, the 103 and 105 buses are hard to get on during peak hours now and there are the ever present dolts that try to avoid traffic on Royal by speeding through the area using Carnarvon and Agnes. on Facebook Share What is the traffic, transit, transportation plan for this area? Considering 108-118 Royal is well underway and there is another mega tower proposed for 51 Elliot St, this area is going to be much busier than it already is. Street parking is already an issue, made worse with the greenway, the 103 and 105 buses are hard to get on during peak hours now and there are the ever present dolts that try to avoid traffic on Royal by speeding through the area using Carnarvon and Agnes. on Twitter Share What is the traffic, transit, transportation plan for this area? Considering 108-118 Royal is well underway and there is another mega tower proposed for 51 Elliot St, this area is going to be much busier than it already is. Street parking is already an issue, made worse with the greenway, the 103 and 105 buses are hard to get on during peak hours now and there are the ever present dolts that try to avoid traffic on Royal by speeding through the area using Carnarvon and Agnes. on Linkedin Email What is the traffic, transit, transportation plan for this area? Considering 108-118 Royal is well underway and there is another mega tower proposed for 51 Elliot St, this area is going to be much busier than it already is. Street parking is already an issue, made worse with the greenway, the 103 and 105 buses are hard to get on during peak hours now and there are the ever present dolts that try to avoid traffic on Royal by speeding through the area using Carnarvon and Agnes. link

    What is the traffic, transit, transportation plan for this area? Considering 108-118 Royal is well underway and there is another mega tower proposed for 51 Elliot St, this area is going to be much busier than it already is. Street parking is already an issue, made worse with the greenway, the 103 and 105 buses are hard to get on during peak hours now and there are the ever present dolts that try to avoid traffic on Royal by speeding through the area using Carnarvon and Agnes.

    leh asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in the proposed project at 65 First Street. The area in which the site is located is subject to the Downtown Transportation Plan (DTP), which provides a strategic plan intended to achieve a neighbourhood that prioritizes walking, cycling, and transit, and supports shared motor vehicle use and sustainable movement of goods. This particular development would have excellent access to multi-modal transportation options, including rapid transit (Columbia Station SkyTrain), cycling infrastructure, and walkable community amenities. To support the goals of the DTP, the development is expected to provide a Transportation Demand Management Strategy intended to encourage use of transportation methods alternative to private vehicle use. In addition to this, the development proposes on-site resident and visitor vehicle parking, intended to satisfy anticipated demand.

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