418-496 Alexander St (450 Alexander St) rezoning application
This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on July 5, 2022
We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 418-496 Alexander St (collectively known as '450 Alexander St'). The proposal is to allow for the development of a 16-storey mixed-use building that provides social housing, a social enterprise space, and childcare facility. The zoning would change from DEOD (Downtown Eastside/Oppenheimer) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:
- 181 social housing units
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 5.67
- A total floor area of 12,858 sq. m (138,397 sq. ft.)
- Social enterprise space
- Childcare
- A building height of 48.7 m (160 ft.)
- 35 vehicle parking spaces and 364 bicycle parking spaces
The application is being considered under the Rezoning Policy for the Downtown Eastside.
In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an extended online question and answer (Q&A) period was held in place of an in-person open house for this project.
This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on July 5, 2022
Q&A is available from July 12 to August 1, 2021.
Q&A replaces in-person open houses, which are on hold due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days.