2219-2285 Cambie St rezoning application

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This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on March 5, 2026.

Revised application (November 2025)

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 32-storey mixed-use rental building with a 5-storey podium and includes:

  • 230 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • Office space on floors 2-5;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 15.3; and
  • A building height of 111 m (364 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

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.

Original application (February 2025)

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 30-storey mixed-use rental building with a 5-storey podium and includes:

  • 212 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market rental units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • Office space on floors 2-5;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.37; and
  • A building height of 101 m (332 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

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.

Announcements

April 30, 2025

The Q&A period will be extended by an additional week. Please note that feedback and questions can still be submitted after the Q&A period ends. Following the Q&A period, questions and feedback can be emailed directly to the Rezoning Planner at lex.dominiak@vancouver.ca

Revised application (November 2025)

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 32-storey mixed-use rental building with a 5-storey podium and includes:

  • 230 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • Office space on floors 2-5;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 15.3; and
  • A building height of 111 m (364 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

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.

Original application (February 2025)

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 30-storey mixed-use rental building with a 5-storey podium and includes:

  • 212 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market rental units;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • Office space on floors 2-5;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.37; and
  • A building height of 101 m (332 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space.

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.

Announcements

April 30, 2025

The Q&A period will be extended by an additional week. Please note that feedback and questions can still be submitted after the Q&A period ends. Following the Q&A period, questions and feedback can be emailed directly to the Rezoning Planner at lex.dominiak@vancouver.ca

This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on March 5, 2026.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from April 16 to May 6, 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.

  • Share What kind of land lift would a FSR of 14.37 create? For nearby properties, how much land price inflation would occur if a precedent of 14.37 FSR would be set at this site? on Facebook Share What kind of land lift would a FSR of 14.37 create? For nearby properties, how much land price inflation would occur if a precedent of 14.37 FSR would be set at this site? on Twitter Share What kind of land lift would a FSR of 14.37 create? For nearby properties, how much land price inflation would occur if a precedent of 14.37 FSR would be set at this site? on Linkedin Email What kind of land lift would a FSR of 14.37 create? For nearby properties, how much land price inflation would occur if a precedent of 14.37 FSR would be set at this site? link

    What kind of land lift would a FSR of 14.37 create? For nearby properties, how much land price inflation would occur if a precedent of 14.37 FSR would be set at this site?

    redpande asked 11 months ago

    Thanks for the questions. Land lift is evaluated as part of the rezoning review process, with the findings made publicly available in our report to council should this application advance to a public hearing. Forecasting potential land price inflation based on a specific project is challenging, especially considering that for this site, the Broadway Plan establishes maximum density based on urban design performance rather than a fixed threshold. Moreover, this area of the Plan is shaped by multiple overlapping policies and view cone considerations, allowing for the exploration of various building forms.

  • Share Is there another Broadway Plan property with a FSR of 14.37 or greater? When the Broadway Plan was passed, there was a view cone limit that was reflected in the previous 10-storey office tower application for this site. There appears to be very little in terms of urban design performance that would justify such a large amount of additional density. It could be argued that a FSR of 8-10 would be more appropriate for a site of this size and for the submitted design. On what basis are staff evaluating a proposal with a FSR of 14.37? on Facebook Share Is there another Broadway Plan property with a FSR of 14.37 or greater? When the Broadway Plan was passed, there was a view cone limit that was reflected in the previous 10-storey office tower application for this site. There appears to be very little in terms of urban design performance that would justify such a large amount of additional density. It could be argued that a FSR of 8-10 would be more appropriate for a site of this size and for the submitted design. On what basis are staff evaluating a proposal with a FSR of 14.37? on Twitter Share Is there another Broadway Plan property with a FSR of 14.37 or greater? When the Broadway Plan was passed, there was a view cone limit that was reflected in the previous 10-storey office tower application for this site. There appears to be very little in terms of urban design performance that would justify such a large amount of additional density. It could be argued that a FSR of 8-10 would be more appropriate for a site of this size and for the submitted design. On what basis are staff evaluating a proposal with a FSR of 14.37? on Linkedin Email Is there another Broadway Plan property with a FSR of 14.37 or greater? When the Broadway Plan was passed, there was a view cone limit that was reflected in the previous 10-storey office tower application for this site. There appears to be very little in terms of urban design performance that would justify such a large amount of additional density. It could be argued that a FSR of 8-10 would be more appropriate for a site of this size and for the submitted design. On what basis are staff evaluating a proposal with a FSR of 14.37? link

    Is there another Broadway Plan property with a FSR of 14.37 or greater? When the Broadway Plan was passed, there was a view cone limit that was reflected in the previous 10-storey office tower application for this site. There appears to be very little in terms of urban design performance that would justify such a large amount of additional density. It could be argued that a FSR of 8-10 would be more appropriate for a site of this size and for the submitted design. On what basis are staff evaluating a proposal with a FSR of 14.37?

    redpanda asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for the question. In July 2024, the City of Vancouver Council approved amendments to the city's protected view policies, eliminating View Cone 3.1, which had previously imposed height restrictions on this site. This policy change, coupled with provincial directives on transit-oriented areas that support higher-density residential and office developments, prompted a revision of the Broadway Plan in December 2024.

     

    Under the amended Broadway Plan, buildings may now reach heights of up to 122 m (400 ft.) or extend to the underside of the Queen Elizabeth Park View, as specified in sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.3. While View Cones 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and 9.1 remain in effect and continue to influence development on the site, the proposed building height of 101 m (332 ft.) falls below these protected view limits. The achievable density will be determined based on view cone height restrictions and urban design considerations.

     

     

  • Share What are some of the steps and proposed plan from the City to manage traffic congestion in the area? There is already a high level of congestion. on Facebook Share What are some of the steps and proposed plan from the City to manage traffic congestion in the area? There is already a high level of congestion. on Twitter Share What are some of the steps and proposed plan from the City to manage traffic congestion in the area? There is already a high level of congestion. on Linkedin Email What are some of the steps and proposed plan from the City to manage traffic congestion in the area? There is already a high level of congestion. link

    What are some of the steps and proposed plan from the City to manage traffic congestion in the area? There is already a high level of congestion.

    Ryan Fairview asked 11 months ago

    Thanks for the question. The City’s Engineering staff is currently reviewing the application with respect to transportation impacts and, if identified, may include development conditions for off-site requirements to improve transportation operations and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists adjacent to the site. Additionally, the development is required to provide a Transportation Demand Management Plan, including measures to reduce motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, encourage the use of active transportation, as well as enhance the effectiveness of sustainable transportation modes. 

     

    When a project reaches the Building Permit and construction stage, a Traffic Management Plan is required from the applicant and will be reviewed by staff in detail to minimize local traffic impacts.

  • Share Is the alleyway behind the proposed building big enough to accommodate the increased traffic? The alleyway is already shared by 2 residential buildings and an office building, and is already too narrow to fit more than one car at a time. on Facebook Share Is the alleyway behind the proposed building big enough to accommodate the increased traffic? The alleyway is already shared by 2 residential buildings and an office building, and is already too narrow to fit more than one car at a time. on Twitter Share Is the alleyway behind the proposed building big enough to accommodate the increased traffic? The alleyway is already shared by 2 residential buildings and an office building, and is already too narrow to fit more than one car at a time. on Linkedin Email Is the alleyway behind the proposed building big enough to accommodate the increased traffic? The alleyway is already shared by 2 residential buildings and an office building, and is already too narrow to fit more than one car at a time. link

    Is the alleyway behind the proposed building big enough to accommodate the increased traffic? The alleyway is already shared by 2 residential buildings and an office building, and is already too narrow to fit more than one car at a time.

    7thavelocal asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for the question. The existing lane is 20 ft. wide, which is the standard width for lanes in the City and should accommodate two-way vehicular flow for local access to buildings.

  • Share How would this impact the existing community in terms of increased traffic and construction access in such a small space? Would construction involve closing part of Cambie? Would this limit access to the alleyway for existing residents and businesses in neighbouring buildings? on Facebook Share How would this impact the existing community in terms of increased traffic and construction access in such a small space? Would construction involve closing part of Cambie? Would this limit access to the alleyway for existing residents and businesses in neighbouring buildings? on Twitter Share How would this impact the existing community in terms of increased traffic and construction access in such a small space? Would construction involve closing part of Cambie? Would this limit access to the alleyway for existing residents and businesses in neighbouring buildings? on Linkedin Email How would this impact the existing community in terms of increased traffic and construction access in such a small space? Would construction involve closing part of Cambie? Would this limit access to the alleyway for existing residents and businesses in neighbouring buildings? link

    How would this impact the existing community in terms of increased traffic and construction access in such a small space? Would construction involve closing part of Cambie? Would this limit access to the alleyway for existing residents and businesses in neighbouring buildings?

    localresident101 asked 11 months ago

    The City’s Engineering staff is currently reviewing the application with respect to transportation impacts and, if identified, may include development conditions for off-site requirements to improve transportation operations and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists adjacent to the site. Additionally, the development is required to provide a Transportation Demand Management Plan, including measures to reduce motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, encourage the use of active transportation, as well as enhance the effectiveness of sustainable transportation modes. The site is also well-connected to public transit, with easy access to the Olympic Village and Broadway-City Hall Canada Line stations, as well as several bus routes.

     

    When a project reaches the Building Permit and construction stage, a Traffic Management Plan is required from the applicant and will be reviewed by staff in detail to minimize local traffic impacts.

     

    Construction impacts on City streets, including through private development, are tracked on the City of Vancouver's website (https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/roadwork.aspx).