Articles tagged with "Commercial"

Chard Development acquired a site on 1045 Haro Street in Vancouver under receivership and has submitted a rezoning application to construct a two-tower development. The proposed project includes a 26-storey and a 25-storey tower with a shared podium, offering a total of 542 rental units. The development will also feature childcare facilities operated by the YWCA, retail spaces, and a public plaza. The project emphasizes diverse housing options and sustainable community integration.

Revery Architecture is set to construct the PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver, featuring the world's largest free-span mass timber roof made of more than 2,000 m3 of timber. The design includes a starburst arch roof with intersecting barrel vaults and offers flexible seating arrangements. The project aims for Zero Carbon Building certification and LEED Gold standards, highlighting its sustainability credentials. Once completed, it will serve as Vancouver’s first net-zero carbon cultural project and is slated to host events like the FIFA Fan Festival in 2026.

PCI Developments is planning Marine Gateway 2 in Vancouver, featuring twin 43-storey residential towers with 1,000 rental units. The project will include both market and below-market rentals, retail, and industrial spaces. A notable feature of the development is a 1.44-acre elevated park above the industrial component. The proposal aims to create a transit-oriented urban model integrating housing, industrial, and recreational uses.

Reliance Properties plans to redevelop a site at 807-815 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver into a 35-storey hotel and condominium tower. The proposed structure will feature an 11-storey podium housing retail space and a 160-room hotel, with 176 strata units above. The development is part of Vancouver's efforts to encourage hotel construction and includes significant underground parking facilities. The tower's unique architectural elements aim to harmonize with the surrounding historic cityscape.

The City of Surrey is updating its City Centre Plan to accommodate anticipated rapid population growth, potentially surpassing Vancouver by 2027. The updated plan, which incorporates a new transit-oriented development policy, aims to enhance economic growth with a Central Business District and further development around the future Green Timbers Station. Notable projects include high-rise mixed-use developments, an Entertainment District with a new arena, and a Medical District in collaboration with UBC. Public engagement and finalization of the plan are in progress before council approval.

Clare Hooper, who works at Colliers as a Strategy & Consulting Development Manager, is responsible for overseeing two significant development projects in Vancouver's Broadway area for Fiera Real Estate. Her role includes managing municipal entitlements, coordinating consultants, engaging with the community, and supporting construction project management. Recognized for her outstanding contribution, she is also a recipient of the 2025 Canadian Next Generation Award by Connect CRE Canada. Hooper's architectural expertise and mentorship of junior planners have been key in delivering complex projects efficiently.

Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Vancouver's Shangri-La Hotel, previously owned by Westbank and Peterson, and renamed it temporarily as the Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni. The hotel will be rebranded as a Park Hyatt in 2026 following a multi-million-dollar redesign to enhance guest rooms and public spaces. This move is part of Hyatt's strategy to expand its luxury brand presence in Canada's urban markets.

QuadReal Property Group has submitted a revised redevelopment proposal for Capilano Mall in North Vancouver, B.C., which includes the construction of 11 multi-family residential towers. The project will offer about 3,400 residential units, with 30% designated as rentals and plans for commercial spaces such as shops and community amenities. This redevelopment aims to transform the site into a transit-oriented urban gateway while addressing traffic reduction and sustainability. The project emphasizes public space integration and has been under planning since 2018.

Ali Nazari has been appointed as a partner in the buildings group at CIMA+, a consulting engineering firm. Based in Vancouver, Nazari has over 20 years of experience in the industry and has worked with companies such as BC Hydro, Stantec, and Introba. He will focus on leading national strategic initiatives in the buildings sector across all regions for CIMA+. Additionally, he has academic roles, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia.

Fast + Epp, a consulting engineering firm, has installed three King Arches for Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition Freedom Mobile Arch, which is one of the largest free-span timber roofs worldwide. The King Arches, composed of 27 segments, have been pre-assembled to ensure structural integrity and connect directly to concrete buttresses and glulam timber beams. Temporary supports are in place while the structure is completed and will be removed once the roof is self-supporting. The new amphitheatre, set to host World Cup events in 2026, will accommodate up to 10,000 spectators.

Vancouver city council has approved Crombie REIT and Westbank's revised plans for redeveloping a Canada Safeway store in the Commercial Drive area. The project will now focus exclusively on rental apartments, providing 1,044 units including both market-rental and below-market options. The development will feature three towers and a larger Safeway, along with retail, restaurants, and a city-owned childcare facility. Chicago-based Perkins & Will's Vancouver office is responsible for the architectural design.

Discover Montessori School, designed by Checkwitch Poiron Architects, is a sustainable educational facility on Vancouver Island, BC, which has been awarded the CAGBC Zero Carbon Certification. The project emphasized low-carbon construction and sustainable practices, utilizing recycled materials and rainwater catchment systems. It also won various awards for its innovative and eco-friendly design despite budget constraints. The school's focus on sustainability is inspired by Montessori principles of minimalism and interconnectedness.