1710-1730 E Pender St (DP-2025-00314) development application

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The Director of Planning approved the application on August 12, 2025, subject to conditions.  A Development Permit may be issued once all conditions have been satisfied. For more information, please see the Prior-to letter under "Application documents"

Tera Housing Consultants has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop this site with an 18-storey, mixed-use building. This proposal includes:

  • 191 social housing dwelling units
  • Live-work units
  • Retail at grade
  • A floor space ratio of 5.58
  • An approximate maximum height of 59.7 m (196 ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking, accessed from the lane

The development application follows the rezoning application approved in principle by City Council at a Public Hearing on December 14, 2023, and is subject to Council enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.


Tera Housing Consultants has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop this site with an 18-storey, mixed-use building. This proposal includes:

  • 191 social housing dwelling units
  • Live-work units
  • Retail at grade
  • A floor space ratio of 5.58
  • An approximate maximum height of 59.7 m (196 ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking, accessed from the lane

The development application follows the rezoning application approved in principle by City Council at a Public Hearing on December 14, 2023, and is subject to Council enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.


The Director of Planning approved the application on August 12, 2025, subject to conditions.  A Development Permit may be issued once all conditions have been satisfied. For more information, please see the Prior-to letter under "Application documents"

Q&A is available from July 28 to August 3, 2025

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 Project Facilitator can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share How does the city plan to address the need for recreational facilities in the area? Britannia was scheduled for redevelopment and now will not be redeveloped. As a person with children, we would like to see all areas of the city served by rec facilities that are commensurate with that of Hillcrest, Coal harbour and Trout lake. What are the city's plans to address these recreational needs now that 191 units are planed for a location that house considerable fewer people than that. on Facebook Share How does the city plan to address the need for recreational facilities in the area? Britannia was scheduled for redevelopment and now will not be redeveloped. As a person with children, we would like to see all areas of the city served by rec facilities that are commensurate with that of Hillcrest, Coal harbour and Trout lake. What are the city's plans to address these recreational needs now that 191 units are planed for a location that house considerable fewer people than that. on Twitter Share How does the city plan to address the need for recreational facilities in the area? Britannia was scheduled for redevelopment and now will not be redeveloped. As a person with children, we would like to see all areas of the city served by rec facilities that are commensurate with that of Hillcrest, Coal harbour and Trout lake. What are the city's plans to address these recreational needs now that 191 units are planed for a location that house considerable fewer people than that. on Linkedin Email How does the city plan to address the need for recreational facilities in the area? Britannia was scheduled for redevelopment and now will not be redeveloped. As a person with children, we would like to see all areas of the city served by rec facilities that are commensurate with that of Hillcrest, Coal harbour and Trout lake. What are the city's plans to address these recreational needs now that 191 units are planed for a location that house considerable fewer people than that. link

    How does the city plan to address the need for recreational facilities in the area? Britannia was scheduled for redevelopment and now will not be redeveloped. As a person with children, we would like to see all areas of the city served by rec facilities that are commensurate with that of Hillcrest, Coal harbour and Trout lake. What are the city's plans to address these recreational needs now that 191 units are planed for a location that house considerable fewer people than that.

    Soup asked 8 months ago

    The City and Park Board are working on planning for the Britannia Renewal in a phased approach as funding becomes available. The necessary funding for future phases at Britannia, including construction, is currently unavailable. The work for the Britannia renewal done so far, in collaboration with the community, will be essential for future planning.

    In the 2023-2026 Mid-Term Update, $17.5M was approved for capital maintenance at the Britannia site. The 2025 projects include Direct Digital Control (DDC) upgrades, exterior block repainting of the pool and ice arena, skylight replacements in the pool building, and replacement of the ice rink slab and roof truss upgrades in the arena building. In 2026, significant repairs, upgrades, and renovations will be initiated for both the ice arena and the pool, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pool system, HVAC, boiler, domestic hot water heating and piping, and additional DDC upgrades. In 2027, a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (“CPTED”) review will be conducted, and outcomes of the review will include upgrades to landscaping and lighting.

  • Share How does the city plan to address the subterranean infrastructure of this neighbourhood? We have been informed by the city that the sewage pipes in our neighbourhood are old. This requires residents to adjust behaviours to prevent back-ups to neighbourhood infrastructure. Does the city plan on upgrading this infrastructure? If not, how does the city plan to address the added strain of additional families on the infrastructure? on Facebook Share How does the city plan to address the subterranean infrastructure of this neighbourhood? We have been informed by the city that the sewage pipes in our neighbourhood are old. This requires residents to adjust behaviours to prevent back-ups to neighbourhood infrastructure. Does the city plan on upgrading this infrastructure? If not, how does the city plan to address the added strain of additional families on the infrastructure? on Twitter Share How does the city plan to address the subterranean infrastructure of this neighbourhood? We have been informed by the city that the sewage pipes in our neighbourhood are old. This requires residents to adjust behaviours to prevent back-ups to neighbourhood infrastructure. Does the city plan on upgrading this infrastructure? If not, how does the city plan to address the added strain of additional families on the infrastructure? on Linkedin Email How does the city plan to address the subterranean infrastructure of this neighbourhood? We have been informed by the city that the sewage pipes in our neighbourhood are old. This requires residents to adjust behaviours to prevent back-ups to neighbourhood infrastructure. Does the city plan on upgrading this infrastructure? If not, how does the city plan to address the added strain of additional families on the infrastructure? link

    How does the city plan to address the subterranean infrastructure of this neighbourhood? We have been informed by the city that the sewage pipes in our neighbourhood are old. This requires residents to adjust behaviours to prevent back-ups to neighbourhood infrastructure. Does the city plan on upgrading this infrastructure? If not, how does the city plan to address the added strain of additional families on the infrastructure?

    Soup asked 8 months ago

    The City uses a data-driven approach to prioritize sewer upgrades, focusing on areas with the highest risk based on factors such as pipe age, condition, and performance history. In this case, the infrastructure in Grandview-Woodlands is relatively newer compared to the rest of the city and has not been flagged as a high priority for upgrades.

    That said, everyone has a role to play in maintaining the health and capacity of our sewer system. Residents can help by:

    • Inspecting and maintaining private sewer connections to ensure they are in good condition and not leaking.
    • Avoiding disposal of fats, oils, and grease down the drain, as these can cause blockages.
    • Flushing only toilet paper—please do not flush wipes, paper towels, or other materials, even if labeled “flushable.”

    These everyday actions help protect both private and public infrastructure and reduce the risk of backups.

  • Share How does the city plan on addressing the increased vehicle traffic to the area? Currently, there are few lights between Venables and Hastings on Victoria Dr. and On Commercial Drive. This area is heavily trafficked by pedestrians. What are the city's plans to address the safe walk ability of the area? on Facebook Share How does the city plan on addressing the increased vehicle traffic to the area? Currently, there are few lights between Venables and Hastings on Victoria Dr. and On Commercial Drive. This area is heavily trafficked by pedestrians. What are the city's plans to address the safe walk ability of the area? on Twitter Share How does the city plan on addressing the increased vehicle traffic to the area? Currently, there are few lights between Venables and Hastings on Victoria Dr. and On Commercial Drive. This area is heavily trafficked by pedestrians. What are the city's plans to address the safe walk ability of the area? on Linkedin Email How does the city plan on addressing the increased vehicle traffic to the area? Currently, there are few lights between Venables and Hastings on Victoria Dr. and On Commercial Drive. This area is heavily trafficked by pedestrians. What are the city's plans to address the safe walk ability of the area? link

    How does the city plan on addressing the increased vehicle traffic to the area? Currently, there are few lights between Venables and Hastings on Victoria Dr. and On Commercial Drive. This area is heavily trafficked by pedestrians. What are the city's plans to address the safe walk ability of the area?

    Soup asked 8 months ago

    As part of the rezoning process, the site is required to deliver improvements to the streets adjacent and in close proximity. These improvements are intended to improve comfort and safety for pedestrians and include:

    • new, wider sidewalks adjacent to the site on E Pender Street and Commercial Drive;
    • installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) and new curb ramps on the north side of the intersection of E Pender Street and Commercial Drive. This is intended to improve safety for people crossing Commercial Drive at E Pender Street;
    • a curb bulge and curb ramp on E Pender Street on the corner adjacent to the site. This is intended to slow vehicles turning onto E Pender Street and shorten the crossing distance for people crossing E Pender Street; and
    • speed humps within the lane south of E Pender Street between Commercial Drive and Salsbury Street.
  • Share How will this project meet the criteria of 'Social Housing'? How many units will be offered at 'Social Housing' rates? What are the 'Social Housing' rates proposed to be? on Facebook Share How will this project meet the criteria of 'Social Housing'? How many units will be offered at 'Social Housing' rates? What are the 'Social Housing' rates proposed to be? on Twitter Share How will this project meet the criteria of 'Social Housing'? How many units will be offered at 'Social Housing' rates? What are the 'Social Housing' rates proposed to be? on Linkedin Email How will this project meet the criteria of 'Social Housing'? How many units will be offered at 'Social Housing' rates? What are the 'Social Housing' rates proposed to be? link

    How will this project meet the criteria of 'Social Housing'? How many units will be offered at 'Social Housing' rates? What are the 'Social Housing' rates proposed to be?

    richkid999 asked 8 months ago

    From the rezoning report, the housing proposed includes 6% of units at the shelter rates, an additional 30% of units below the BC Housing - Housing Income Limits (HILs) levels, and the remaining units up to market rental rates. That works out to approximately 12 units at the shelter rates, 57 at HILS levels and 122 units at up to market rental rates.