Park Board seeks new restaurant operator for Coal Harbour waterfront space | Urbanized Vancouver Park Board is looking to fill a vacant restaurant space at Harbour Green Park on the Coal Harbour waterfront.

Vancouver Park Board is seeking a new restaurant/cafe tenant to open at the former Tap & Barrel space at Harbour Green Park on the Coal Harbour waterfront. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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250-room floating hotel proposal to be considered by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Vancouver City Council is set to consider the Sunborn Evolution Vancouver floating hotel proposal in front of the convention centre.

The proposal to create a 250-room floating hotel next to Vancouver Convention Centre is set to be considered by City Council this spring.

It includes publicly accessible features of a restaurant, cafe, shops, spa, and dock. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Two towers with over 650 rental homes eyed for Marine Drive in South Vancouver | Urbanized Peterson Group is planning to redevelop 605-695 Southeast Marine Dr. (at Fraser Street) in South Vancouver into a rental housing complex.

Two towers up to 34 storeys are proposed for the northwest corner of Fraser Street and Marine Drive in South Vancouver.

It'll include 652 rental homes, 15,000 sf retail/restaurant, and a childcare facility for 37 kids. #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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Amazon begins using 600,000 sq. ft. of office space in The Post's North Tower | Urbanized Amazon is already using the South Tower of The Post office complex in downtown Vancouver, and it's now moving into the North Tower.

Starting Monday, #Amazon will begin using nearly 600,000 sq. ft. of office space in The Post's North Tower on Dunsmuir Street.

That day, ~1,000 staff will move from their original Vancouver office at Telus Garden, ending 11 years of tenancy. #vancre

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New hotel tower proposed for former Vancouver veterans hall and gay nightclub site | Urbanized A 15-storey hotel tower is proposed for 852-872 Seymour St. in downtown Vancouver, with the existing building's heritage facade preserved.

Another hotel is coming to Seymour Street next to the Orpheum in downtown Vancouver.

A 15-storey hotel with 151 rooms, with the 100-year-old facade of a former veterans hall & gay nightclub preserved.

Next to the new Marriott hotel. #vancre #vanre

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In 2023 it looked like this 14 floor strata building would further reduce #Vancouver’s dwindling number of gas stations. Now instead of 85 homes, the Esso at King Edward & Oak will live on, as this proposal was withdrawn last month. #VanRe #VanCre
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New Loblaws-owned grocery store to open in Vancouver this month | Food & Drink Loblaws City Market is preparing to open a 22,000 sq. f.t in Vancouver at the northeast corner of Granville Street and West Broadway.

Loblaws City Market's new 22,000 sf grocery store at The Stories tower will open later this month.

Located directly above #SkyTrain's future South Granville Station. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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601 Cordova has been labelled many things during its decade long review process, but this week the Urban Design Panel simply call it something worthy of their support, albeit with a couple recommendations. #VanRe #VanCre #Vancouver
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Can this office tower design succeed where others failed at Waterfront Station? | Urbanized Architect James Cheng and Cadillac Fairview provide a breakdown of the revised office tower proposal for Vancouver's Waterfront Station.

Can this office tower design succeed where others failed at Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver?

Proponents say they "solved the rationale criticism" of previous designs.

There's an emerging demand for new office space. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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After a 4+ hour long marathon session, #Vancouver’s first #supertall proposal has earned the unanimous support of the Urban Design Panel. There were a few minor recommendations, including one to consider increasing the space between these trio of towers. #VanRE #VanCre

How HAVN's new Vancouver floating spa will fit into Kitsilano's heritage marina | Urbanized This is the design concept of HAVN Saunas' new location at Vancouver Maritime Museum's Heritage Harbour marina in Kitsilano.

Vancouver Maritime Museum has submitted the application to create HAVN Saunas Vancouver, providing the non-profit with new revenue.

This is how a World War II-era barge is slated for a new life on the Kitsilano Point waterfront. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Hilton West Broadway hotel and rental housing approved by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Vancouver City Council has approved the revised concept to redevelop 888 West Broadway into a Hilton hotel and rental housing.

Vancouver City Council has approved the revised Hilton West Broadway hotel project, now with fewer guest rooms for some new rental housing.

Strategically next to #SkyTrain's future Oak-VGH Station & the ever-expanding hospital. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Vancouver Police confirm new training academy at former Woodward's London Drugs | Urbanized Vancouver Police Department confirms it will open a new training academy at the former London Drugs store space at Woodward's.

Vancouver Police has officially announced the creation of a new training academy to anchor Woodward's, replacing the former London Drugs.

This follows City Council's approval of setting aside $4 million for startup costs. #VPD #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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Surrey City Centre redevelopment features Metro Vancouver's largest digital screens | Urbanized Wesgroup Properties is pursuing some unconventional approaches for its Civic District redevelopment of Safeway in Surrey City Centre.

All 4 sides of the major Safeway redevelopment in Surrey City Centre would be wrapped by digital screens, the largest screens in Metro Vancouver.

It has 1,980 homes, hotel & retail/restaurant, but City staff want office, too. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Indigenous youth education hub, social housing in Vancouver moves closer to reality | Urbanized The new Urban Indigenous Youth and Education complex with social housing in Vancouver's Grandview-Woodland area has taken a big step.

Long-planned Indigenous youth community & education hub with social housing at the corner of Hastings St. and Commercial Dr. moves closer to reality.

~150 social housing units, childcare, ~80,000 sf of space for UNYA and NVIT. #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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10-storey, AI data centre pivot for Westbank's stalled Vancouver office project | Urbanized Allied Properties REIT states a 10-storey, AI-focused data centre is now planned for 150 West Georgia St. in downtown Vancouver.

Westbank's pivot for its West Georgia/Beatty office tower project includes a 10-storey, AI-focused data centre.

The centre's heat will be piped into Creative Energy's on-site steam plant.

Allied & Westbank intend to sell part of the site. #vancre #vanre

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New hotel with bar planned for former Vancouver Film School building in Chinatown | Urbanized A boutique hotel with a bar will take over the building at 88 East Pender St. in Chinatown, previously home to Vancouver Film School.

There are plans to convert Vancouver Film School's former Chinatown building into a new boutique hotel with 57 guest rooms.

There would also be a ground-level bar and lounge. #DTES #ChinatownYVR #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Rival Filipino Cultural Centre proposal for South Vancouver site next to SkyTrain | Urbanized Filipino BC and Hungerford Properties are proposing to build a Filipino Community and Cultural Centre at 396 Southwest Marine Dr., Vancouver.

Filipino BC and Hungerford Properties pitch a rival Filipino Cultural Centre at SkyTrain's Marine Drive Station in South Vancouver.

100,000 sf centre plus affordable housing.

Replacing the developer's office tower plan. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vancre #vanre

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Heritage buildings reconstructed for facade of new 15-storey hotel in Vancouver | Urbanized A new 15-storey hotel and industrial building at 124-148 East 6th Ave. in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area would preserve heritage buildings.

A 15-storey building with a 140-room hotel is proposed for East 6th Ave. near Main Street in Vancouver.

As it's in Mount Pleasant Industrial Area, it'll include 24,000 sf of industrial.

2 heritage buildings will be reserved. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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City of Vancouver can't prove it maximized value in some land sales: eight-year audit | Urbanized An audit of the City of Vancouver's land sales and exchanges asserts City staff can't consistently prove it maximized value for taxpayers.

City of Vancouver staff can't prove it maximized value in some land sales, according to an audit from 2016 to 2024.

Auditor suggests there is currently a system that is too informal, too opaque, and too reactive. #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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Fourth new hotel proposed for future Oak-VGH SkyTrain station | Urbanized A 16-storey hotel building is proposed for 896 West 8th Ave. and 2412 Laurel St. in Vancouver near SkyTrain's future Oak-VGH Station.

A 16-storey hotel with 183 guest rooms is proposed for #SkyTrain's future Oak-VGH Station.

This is now the 4th new hotel project within 1 block of the transit hub, creating 765 rooms. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Westbank downtown Vancouver office project shifts to hotel, housing, data centre | Urbanized Westbank's office project at the Creative Energy plant at 720 Beatty St. in Vancouver has pivoted to hotel, housing, and data centre uses.

Westbank is making a pivot for its project at Creative Energy's Beatty Street site next to BC Place.

Instead of 17 storeys of office, it's planning a 48-storey tower with hotel, housing & data centre uses over the new steam plant. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Landmark tree-inspired office tower concept for revived Waterfront Station project | Urbanized Cadillac Fairview has rebooted its 601 West Cordova St. (555 West Cordova St.) office tower proposal at Waterfront Station with a new design.

JUST IN... Cadillac Fairview is rebooting its Waterfront Station office tower project in downtown Vancouver with an all-new, tree-inspired design.

The new application calls for a 22-storey tower with 581,000 sf of office space. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Urban Development Institute's head to leave organization after 14 years | Urbanized Anne McMullin has announced she will be stepping down from her role as president and CEO of the Urban Development Institute (UDI).

Anne McMullin is leaving her role as the president and CEO of the Urban Development Institute after 14 years. #vanre #vancre #vanpoli #bcpoli

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35-storey hotel and rental housing tower proposed for Granville Strip | Urbanized Bonnis Properties is proposing to build a 35-storey hotel and rental housing tower at 1105-1109 Granville St. in downtown Vancouver.

A 35-storey hotel & rental housing tower is proposed for the corner of Granville & Helmcken streets in downtown Vancouver.

112 hotel rooms, 176 rental homes & a major restaurant.

Another big project to revitalize Granville Strip. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Businesses 'cautiously optimistic' after Minister meeting on Broadway road closure | Urbanized Businesses impacted by Broadway subway project's full road closure in Mount Pleasant met with Minister Farnworth to discuss financial aid.

Broadway businesses are "cautiously optimistic" after today's meeting with Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth over the full road closure between Main and Quebec streets for subway construction.

New calls for short-term loans. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Hyatt brand to take over Listel Hotel redevelopment on Robson Street | Urbanized The new Listel Hotel Vancouver redevelopment on Robson Street will take on the luxury The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.

Construction is underway on the redevelopment of Listel Hotel Vancouver on Robson Street.

Upon opening in 2029, the hotel will be under #Hyatt's The Unbound Collection luxury brand.

183 hotel rooms and 133 market rental homes. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Transformative redevelopments set to be considered by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized More than a handful of major redevelopment proposals are set to be considered by Vancouver City Council in early 2026.

Vancouver City Council is set to decide on a number of transformative redevelopment proposals early this year.

This includes 800 Granville, Army & Navy, Langara Gardens, and more. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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33-storey hotel tower for Granville Strip approved by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Vancouver City Council has approved Deecorp Properties' proposal to redevelop 1167-1993 Granville St. into a major hotel tower.

Big changes for Granville Entertainment District.

Vancouver City Council has approved a 33-storey hotel tower with 460+ guest rooms at the corner of Davie and Granville streets.

Granville Strip's revitalization begins. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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33-storey hotel tower for Granville Strip approved by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Vancouver City Council has approved Deecorp Properties' proposal to redevelop 1167-1993 Granville St. into a major hotel tower.

Big changes for Granville Entertainment District.

Vancouver City Council has approved a 33-storey hotel tower with over 460 guest rooms at the corner of Davie and Granville streets.

Granville Strip's revitalization begins. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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