525 Powell St (DP-2023-00931) development application

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The Director of Planning approved this application, and a Development Permit was issued on August 18, 2025.


Stantec Architecture Ltd. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • A 10-storey mixed-use building, containing 158 dwelling units, all social housing with retail at grade
  • An approximate height of 31.1 m (102 ft.)
  • A floor space ratio of 5.5 (10,902.42 m² / 117,353 sq.ft.)
  • A total of 36 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s existing DEOD zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board.


Stantec Architecture Ltd. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • A 10-storey mixed-use building, containing 158 dwelling units, all social housing with retail at grade
  • An approximate height of 31.1 m (102 ft.)
  • A floor space ratio of 5.5 (10,902.42 m² / 117,353 sq.ft.)
  • A total of 36 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s existing DEOD zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Development Permit Board.


The Director of Planning approved this application, and a Development Permit was issued on August 18, 2025.


Q&A is available from January 29 to February 4, 2024

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 What amenities/services will the proposal provide to current owner residents of the neighborhood? Does the neighbourhood need more social housing, or would more economic diversity and activity make the neighbourhood more dynamic, resilient, safe, and attractive? on Facebook Share What amenities/services will the proposal provide to current owner residents of the neighborhood? Does the neighbourhood need more social housing, or would more economic diversity and activity make the neighbourhood more dynamic, resilient, safe, and attractive? on Twitter Share What amenities/services will the proposal provide to current owner residents of the neighborhood? Does the neighbourhood need more social housing, or would more economic diversity and activity make the neighbourhood more dynamic, resilient, safe, and attractive? on Linkedin Email What amenities/services will the proposal provide to current owner residents of the neighborhood? Does the neighbourhood need more social housing, or would more economic diversity and activity make the neighbourhood more dynamic, resilient, safe, and attractive? link

    What amenities/services will the proposal provide to current owner residents of the neighborhood? Does the neighbourhood need more social housing, or would more economic diversity and activity make the neighbourhood more dynamic, resilient, safe, and attractive?

    downtowneastside asked almost 2 years ago

    The Downtown-Eastside (DTES) has historically been home to low-income residents. While many citizens across Vancouver are facing challenges with affordability, the income levels in this neighbourhood make the affordability challenge most acute, as many of the residents have far less buying power and far fewer housing choices. The addition of 158 non-market social housing units, ranging from shelter rate to low end of market units and including 33% family units, is seen as being in alignment with the City’s Healthy City Strategy. By providing a range of unit types of varying income levels, the project is helping to ensure the neighbourhood remains resilient and diverse.

    In addition to the housing, the ground floor will comprise of a Community Economic Development Hub and commercial leasable space. The new active storefront will provide continuity with the retail and commercial facades of the surrounding neighbourhood along Powell St.