1880-1898 Main St and 1851 Lorne St - rezoning application

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This application was approved by Council on May 19, 2026.

Update to application (April 23, 2026):

The proposed density has increased from 7.3 to 8.0 FSR. The additional density is proposed to be incorporated in the building podium. No additional height is proposed.

Original application (May 30, 2025):

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from IC-1 (Industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District.

The proposal is to allow for the development of an 18-storey mixed-use rental building, and includes:

  • 185 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market rental units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.31; and
  • A building height of 53.7 m (176.16 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.

In December 2025, Council approved a two-year, time-limited Rental Development Relief Program to improve the viability of rental projects. This project is eligible and has applied to reduce the affordability requirements.

Update to application (April 23, 2026):

The proposed density has increased from 7.3 to 8.0 FSR. The additional density is proposed to be incorporated in the building podium. No additional height is proposed.

Original application (May 30, 2025):

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from IC-1 (Industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District.

The proposal is to allow for the development of an 18-storey mixed-use rental building, and includes:

  • 185 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market rental units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.31; and
  • A building height of 53.7 m (176.16 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.

In December 2025, Council approved a two-year, time-limited Rental Development Relief Program to improve the viability of rental projects. This project is eligible and has applied to reduce the affordability requirements.

This application was approved by Council on May 19, 2026.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from September 10 to September 23, 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 Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

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    I'm concerned about the displacement of artist studios on this block. What are the plans to address the loss of these important cultural and artistic spaces?

    Ilyssia asked 8 months ago

    Response from the City: Generally, Culture | Shift is the City of Vancouver’s Culture Plan which provides a framework with strategic directions and actions to support art and culture in the city. One of the key directions of the Plan is to secure, enhance, and develop affordable and accessible arts and cultural spaces. The Plan includes measurable targets to grow, preserve and renew cultural spaces and add affordable housing units for artists.   

    Response from Applicant: The artist studios currently operating on the site were introduced just a few months ago as a temporary use to keep the building active and accessible during the rezoning and redevelopment process, which was already underway at the time. These studios are managed on a month-to-month basis by our main tenant, who also supports the long-term redevelopment plans.