1668 W Broadway rezoning application

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Update: “An additional question and answer period has been scheduled due to a notification error. This question-and-answer period will be scheduled for February 25 to March 10, 2026.”

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 26-storey mixed-use rental building with a two-storey podium, and includes:

  • 208 units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.6; and
  • A building height of 81.0 m (265 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

Update: “An additional question and answer period has been scheduled due to a notification error. This question-and-answer period will be scheduled for February 25 to March 10, 2026.”

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 26-storey mixed-use rental building with a two-storey podium, and includes:

  • 208 units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.6; and
  • A building height of 81.0 m (265 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Broadway Plan

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.

Q&A

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from February 25 to March 10, 2026. 

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

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  • Share How will it impact 1675 West 10th Avenue? And how much underground parking will there be? Street parking is at a premium now. on Facebook Share How will it impact 1675 West 10th Avenue? And how much underground parking will there be? Street parking is at a premium now. on Twitter Share How will it impact 1675 West 10th Avenue? And how much underground parking will there be? Street parking is at a premium now. on Linkedin Email How will it impact 1675 West 10th Avenue? And how much underground parking will there be? Street parking is at a premium now. link

    How will it impact 1675 West 10th Avenue? And how much underground parking will there be? Street parking is at a premium now.

    Philippa Wall asked 11 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The proposal is immediately to the north of 1675 West 10th Avenue. The proposed development is for a 26-storey mixed-use rental building with a two-storey podium that includes 208 rental units, and two levels of commercial (ground floor retail and second floor office). There will be 3 levels of underground parking with 119 parking stalls, 5 car share stalls, and 359 bike parking stalls.

  • Share Considering that the Broadway Plan has thus far not adequately accounted for the needs and lives of existing residents, how do you plan to minimize the significant disruptions this development will cause for those of us living just steps away? Specifically, how do you plan on addressing construction-related issues such as: prolonged noise, dust and air quality concerns, blocked sidewalks, reduced street parking, early morning start times or late nights in a densely inhabited residential area? on Facebook Share Considering that the Broadway Plan has thus far not adequately accounted for the needs and lives of existing residents, how do you plan to minimize the significant disruptions this development will cause for those of us living just steps away? Specifically, how do you plan on addressing construction-related issues such as: prolonged noise, dust and air quality concerns, blocked sidewalks, reduced street parking, early morning start times or late nights in a densely inhabited residential area? on Twitter Share Considering that the Broadway Plan has thus far not adequately accounted for the needs and lives of existing residents, how do you plan to minimize the significant disruptions this development will cause for those of us living just steps away? Specifically, how do you plan on addressing construction-related issues such as: prolonged noise, dust and air quality concerns, blocked sidewalks, reduced street parking, early morning start times or late nights in a densely inhabited residential area? on Linkedin Email Considering that the Broadway Plan has thus far not adequately accounted for the needs and lives of existing residents, how do you plan to minimize the significant disruptions this development will cause for those of us living just steps away? Specifically, how do you plan on addressing construction-related issues such as: prolonged noise, dust and air quality concerns, blocked sidewalks, reduced street parking, early morning start times or late nights in a densely inhabited residential area? link

    Considering that the Broadway Plan has thus far not adequately accounted for the needs and lives of existing residents, how do you plan to minimize the significant disruptions this development will cause for those of us living just steps away? Specifically, how do you plan on addressing construction-related issues such as: prolonged noise, dust and air quality concerns, blocked sidewalks, reduced street parking, early morning start times or late nights in a densely inhabited residential area?

    westbroadwayresident asked 7 months ago

    Please refer to previous responses regarding construction impacts, schedule and duration. Q&A 

  • Share What might the construction schedule look like in terms of how many days per week and how many hours per day? How long do you anticipate the construction will last for? on Facebook Share What might the construction schedule look like in terms of how many days per week and how many hours per day? How long do you anticipate the construction will last for? on Twitter Share What might the construction schedule look like in terms of how many days per week and how many hours per day? How long do you anticipate the construction will last for? on Linkedin Email What might the construction schedule look like in terms of how many days per week and how many hours per day? How long do you anticipate the construction will last for? link

    What might the construction schedule look like in terms of how many days per week and how many hours per day? How long do you anticipate the construction will last for?

    AndreaT asked 7 months ago

    Please see the response below regarding the allowable construction days and times. According to the developer, the total construction duration is anticipated to take approximately 40 weeks. 

  • Share What can be expected in terms of air and sound pollution pollution during the construction? on Facebook Share What can be expected in terms of air and sound pollution pollution during the construction? on Twitter Share What can be expected in terms of air and sound pollution pollution during the construction? on Linkedin Email What can be expected in terms of air and sound pollution pollution during the construction? link

    What can be expected in terms of air and sound pollution pollution during the construction?

    AndreaT asked 7 months ago

    Construction on private property must be carried out between 7:30 am and 8 pm on any weekday that is not a holiday, and between 10am to 8pm on any Saturday that is not a holiday. Construction is not permitted on Sundays. The City’s Noise Control By-law limits construction-related noise for private development to these same times.

  • Share Council recently approved a rezoning at 1665-1685 W 11th Ave with 20% of the units below market. This site is just a couple of blocks due south of 1668 W Broadway. Given the higher density of 8.6 FSR over 6.5 FSR, why are there no below market rental units with this application? Did you make a mistake with the Broadway Plan? on Facebook Share Council recently approved a rezoning at 1665-1685 W 11th Ave with 20% of the units below market. This site is just a couple of blocks due south of 1668 W Broadway. Given the higher density of 8.6 FSR over 6.5 FSR, why are there no below market rental units with this application? Did you make a mistake with the Broadway Plan? on Twitter Share Council recently approved a rezoning at 1665-1685 W 11th Ave with 20% of the units below market. This site is just a couple of blocks due south of 1668 W Broadway. Given the higher density of 8.6 FSR over 6.5 FSR, why are there no below market rental units with this application? Did you make a mistake with the Broadway Plan? on Linkedin Email Council recently approved a rezoning at 1665-1685 W 11th Ave with 20% of the units below market. This site is just a couple of blocks due south of 1668 W Broadway. Given the higher density of 8.6 FSR over 6.5 FSR, why are there no below market rental units with this application? Did you make a mistake with the Broadway Plan? link

    Council recently approved a rezoning at 1665-1685 W 11th Ave with 20% of the units below market. This site is just a couple of blocks due south of 1668 W Broadway. Given the higher density of 8.6 FSR over 6.5 FSR, why are there no below market rental units with this application? Did you make a mistake with the Broadway Plan?

    Marxist Alternative asked 7 months ago

    Under the Broadway Plan, a proposal under 30 storeys and at 8.5 FSR can be considered for this site. No below-market rental units are required at this density. Two floors of job space (e.g. office, commercial) are also anticipated by the Plan. Please see Broadway Plan policy 9.2.1 for further details.

  • Share Will the existing lane suffer any modifications? How will you manage the access to the tower during its construction and after for construction vehicles, commercial vehicles and regular cars? on Facebook Share Will the existing lane suffer any modifications? How will you manage the access to the tower during its construction and after for construction vehicles, commercial vehicles and regular cars? on Twitter Share Will the existing lane suffer any modifications? How will you manage the access to the tower during its construction and after for construction vehicles, commercial vehicles and regular cars? on Linkedin Email Will the existing lane suffer any modifications? How will you manage the access to the tower during its construction and after for construction vehicles, commercial vehicles and regular cars? link

    Will the existing lane suffer any modifications? How will you manage the access to the tower during its construction and after for construction vehicles, commercial vehicles and regular cars?

    AndreaT asked 7 months ago

    Prior to construction, the site is required to meet with and coordinate construction and street use impacts with the City’s Engineering staff. Permits are required to secure street space, and any closures are only permitted after proper traffic management plans are approved. Traffic management plans for construction are reviewed closely by Engineering staff to ensure there are safe vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian provisions during construction to provide access for the local residents and businesses.  

    Any closures of the lane are only permitted if neighbourhood notification is provided in advance. Residents are encouraged to file complaints of prohibited activity or street use with 3-1-1 for staff to investigate.

  • Share A passageway currently exists across the property to provide mid-block permeability. Is there a possibility to preserve this passageway feature at 1668 West Broadway? on Facebook Share A passageway currently exists across the property to provide mid-block permeability. Is there a possibility to preserve this passageway feature at 1668 West Broadway? on Twitter Share A passageway currently exists across the property to provide mid-block permeability. Is there a possibility to preserve this passageway feature at 1668 West Broadway? on Linkedin Email A passageway currently exists across the property to provide mid-block permeability. Is there a possibility to preserve this passageway feature at 1668 West Broadway? link

    A passageway currently exists across the property to provide mid-block permeability. Is there a possibility to preserve this passageway feature at 1668 West Broadway?

    redpanda asked 8 months ago

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to preserve the passageway through the site. As the site is 150’ wide, there is insufficient space along the lane to accommodate a public passageway next to the required loading bays and the underground parking ramp access.  A public passageway is inappropriate for the proposed form of development of podium and tower because the podium covers most of the site which would make a public passageway long, narrow, unwelcoming and potentially unsafe.  Thank you for writing to us – we appreciate your feedback and will include it as part of our engagement summary for the project.

  • Share Your shadow studies show the north sidewalk of West Broadway will receive new shadows on the Spring and Fall Equinox for the entire 10am to 4pm time frame. Could you please let us know on which dates the shadow impacts on the north Broadway sidewalk stop in the spring and start in the summer between 10am and 4pm? on Facebook Share Your shadow studies show the north sidewalk of West Broadway will receive new shadows on the Spring and Fall Equinox for the entire 10am to 4pm time frame. Could you please let us know on which dates the shadow impacts on the north Broadway sidewalk stop in the spring and start in the summer between 10am and 4pm? on Twitter Share Your shadow studies show the north sidewalk of West Broadway will receive new shadows on the Spring and Fall Equinox for the entire 10am to 4pm time frame. Could you please let us know on which dates the shadow impacts on the north Broadway sidewalk stop in the spring and start in the summer between 10am and 4pm? on Linkedin Email Your shadow studies show the north sidewalk of West Broadway will receive new shadows on the Spring and Fall Equinox for the entire 10am to 4pm time frame. Could you please let us know on which dates the shadow impacts on the north Broadway sidewalk stop in the spring and start in the summer between 10am and 4pm? link

    Your shadow studies show the north sidewalk of West Broadway will receive new shadows on the Spring and Fall Equinox for the entire 10am to 4pm time frame. Could you please let us know on which dates the shadow impacts on the north Broadway sidewalk stop in the spring and start in the summer between 10am and 4pm?

    redpanda asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for writing to us – we appreciate your feedback and will include it as part of our engagement summary for the project.

    Thank you very much for your comments and questions. A 25 storey tower on the south side of Broadway will create a shadow on the north Broadway sidewalk throughout the year. However, the proposed tower is narrow, less than 50% of the width of the site, and the shadow moves relatively quickly. Any given spot on the north sidewalk will be out of the shadow within approximately 2 hours.  In the summer months the amount of time in shadow will be less than 2 hours. Thank you for writing to us – we appreciate your feedback and will include it as part of our engagement summary for the project.

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