601 Beach Cres rezoning application

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The City of Vancouver has received an application to amend CD-1 (913) (Comprehensive Development) District for an increase in the building height from 163.0 m (535 ft.) to 198.1 m (650.ft.) and an increase in the total floor area from 43,745.6 sq. m (470,874 sq. ft.) to 74,136.0 sq. m (797,993 sq. ft.).

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 67-storey mixed-use building with a 12-storey podium and includes:

  • 480 strata-titled residential units;
  • 152 social housing units;
  • 206 hotel rooms;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 12.98; and

  • A building height of 198.1 m (650 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Higher Buildings Policy.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.


The City of Vancouver has received an application to amend CD-1 (913) (Comprehensive Development) District for an increase in the building height from 163.0 m (535 ft.) to 198.1 m (650.ft.) and an increase in the total floor area from 43,745.6 sq. m (470,874 sq. ft.) to 74,136.0 sq. m (797,993 sq. ft.).

The proposal is to allow for the development of a 67-storey mixed-use building with a 12-storey podium and includes:

  • 480 strata-titled residential units;
  • 152 social housing units;
  • 206 hotel rooms;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 12.98; and

  • A building height of 198.1 m (650 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Higher Buildings Policy.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.


​The Q&A period has concluded. Thank you for participating.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from May 27, 2026 to June 9, 2026. 

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 Most concerning is the precedent this sets. If developers can repeatedly return seeking major increases after receiving approval, it undermines public confidence in the City's planning process and makes existing approvals effectively meaningless. on Facebook Share Most concerning is the precedent this sets. If developers can repeatedly return seeking major increases after receiving approval, it undermines public confidence in the City's planning process and makes existing approvals effectively meaningless. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Most concerning is the precedent this sets. If developers can repeatedly return seeking major increases after receiving approval, it undermines public confidence in the City's planning process and makes existing approvals effectively meaningless. on Linkedin Email Most concerning is the precedent this sets. If developers can repeatedly return seeking major increases after receiving approval, it undermines public confidence in the City's planning process and makes existing approvals effectively meaningless. link

    Most concerning is the precedent this sets. If developers can repeatedly return seeking major increases after receiving approval, it undermines public confidence in the City's planning process and makes existing approvals effectively meaningless.

    Trax asked 17 days ago

    Thank you for your comment. Staff will include a summary of comments provided from the public in a Council report if the project proceeds for Council consideration.

  • Share What will the adjustment price still owed to the city for purchase of the site be, if Council approves the proposed rezoning to increase floor area by 71%;? Planning will need to know the total price paid for the site to calculate land lift and appropriate CACs. on Facebook Share What will the adjustment price still owed to the city for purchase of the site be, if Council approves the proposed rezoning to increase floor area by 71%;? Planning will need to know the total price paid for the site to calculate land lift and appropriate CACs. on X (formerly Twitter) Share What will the adjustment price still owed to the city for purchase of the site be, if Council approves the proposed rezoning to increase floor area by 71%;? Planning will need to know the total price paid for the site to calculate land lift and appropriate CACs. on Linkedin Email What will the adjustment price still owed to the city for purchase of the site be, if Council approves the proposed rezoning to increase floor area by 71%;? Planning will need to know the total price paid for the site to calculate land lift and appropriate CACs. link

    What will the adjustment price still owed to the city for purchase of the site be, if Council approves the proposed rezoning to increase floor area by 71%;? Planning will need to know the total price paid for the site to calculate land lift and appropriate CACs.

    RKR asked 23 days ago

    The adjustment price set out in the purchase and sale agreement is a separate consideration for this rezoning and is not relevant to the public discussion of the merits of this application or the proposed public benefits.  

  • Share in this day of high rentals, where will the 'workers' live who will help run the building as they won't be able afford the rents of the new suites.??? on Facebook Share in this day of high rentals, where will the 'workers' live who will help run the building as they won't be able afford the rents of the new suites.??? on X (formerly Twitter) Share in this day of high rentals, where will the 'workers' live who will help run the building as they won't be able afford the rents of the new suites.??? on Linkedin Email in this day of high rentals, where will the 'workers' live who will help run the building as they won't be able afford the rents of the new suites.??? link

    in this day of high rentals, where will the 'workers' live who will help run the building as they won't be able afford the rents of the new suites.???

    kax asked 23 days ago

    Thank you for your comment. Staff will include a summary of comments provided from the public in a Council report if the project proceeds for Council consideration.

  • Share what consideration has been given to the massive need for servicing the building on so many levels.. on Facebook Share what consideration has been given to the massive need for servicing the building on so many levels.. on X (formerly Twitter) Share what consideration has been given to the massive need for servicing the building on so many levels.. on Linkedin Email what consideration has been given to the massive need for servicing the building on so many levels.. link

    what consideration has been given to the massive need for servicing the building on so many levels..

    kax asked 23 days ago

    The question was forwarded to the Applicant, this was their response:

    All services for the building will meet City requirements.

  • Share will there be separate entrances for the hotel, social housing and tenants ? on Facebook Share will there be separate entrances for the hotel, social housing and tenants ? on X (formerly Twitter) Share will there be separate entrances for the hotel, social housing and tenants ? on Linkedin Email will there be separate entrances for the hotel, social housing and tenants ? link

    will there be separate entrances for the hotel, social housing and tenants ?

    kax asked 23 days ago

    The question was forwarded to the Applicant, this was their response:

    Yes, there will be separate entrances. 

  • Share Is there any space for community halls / community recreation spaces foe the new buildings? The only community centre close by is Yaletown Round House that is already over-booked. on Facebook Share Is there any space for community halls / community recreation spaces foe the new buildings? The only community centre close by is Yaletown Round House that is already over-booked. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is there any space for community halls / community recreation spaces foe the new buildings? The only community centre close by is Yaletown Round House that is already over-booked. on Linkedin Email Is there any space for community halls / community recreation spaces foe the new buildings? The only community centre close by is Yaletown Round House that is already over-booked. link

    Is there any space for community halls / community recreation spaces foe the new buildings? The only community centre close by is Yaletown Round House that is already over-booked.

    Marsha asked 24 days ago

    Your question has already been asked. Here’s a copy of the earlier response: The Roundhouse Community Centre is approximately 600 m from the site and the Gathering Place Community Centre is approximately 800 m from the site. The Park Board prepared a Community Centre Strategy in 2022, which identified the community centres in the City requiring renewal within the next 20 years. The Roundhouse and Gathering Place Community Centres were not ranked within the 11 ranked community centres identified in the report requiring future renewal.

  • Share With the increased units and new hotel section, it seems the total population of the building could close to double the previously approved building proposal, with possibly over 1000 residents + staff. With such a large population increase even to the approved application, how will the area be supported? Does the application include any increased childcare, public community/recreation center, public open space/park, or healthcare capacity? Or are the only on-site components the social housing, the hotel, and ground-floor commercial retail? I’m not clear on how the surrounding area will be able to support such a large new population if it doesn’t contribute to those public services and amenities. on Facebook Share With the increased units and new hotel section, it seems the total population of the building could close to double the previously approved building proposal, with possibly over 1000 residents + staff. With such a large population increase even to the approved application, how will the area be supported? Does the application include any increased childcare, public community/recreation center, public open space/park, or healthcare capacity? Or are the only on-site components the social housing, the hotel, and ground-floor commercial retail? I’m not clear on how the surrounding area will be able to support such a large new population if it doesn’t contribute to those public services and amenities. on X (formerly Twitter) Share With the increased units and new hotel section, it seems the total population of the building could close to double the previously approved building proposal, with possibly over 1000 residents + staff. With such a large population increase even to the approved application, how will the area be supported? Does the application include any increased childcare, public community/recreation center, public open space/park, or healthcare capacity? Or are the only on-site components the social housing, the hotel, and ground-floor commercial retail? I’m not clear on how the surrounding area will be able to support such a large new population if it doesn’t contribute to those public services and amenities. on Linkedin Email With the increased units and new hotel section, it seems the total population of the building could close to double the previously approved building proposal, with possibly over 1000 residents + staff. With such a large population increase even to the approved application, how will the area be supported? Does the application include any increased childcare, public community/recreation center, public open space/park, or healthcare capacity? Or are the only on-site components the social housing, the hotel, and ground-floor commercial retail? I’m not clear on how the surrounding area will be able to support such a large new population if it doesn’t contribute to those public services and amenities. link

    With the increased units and new hotel section, it seems the total population of the building could close to double the previously approved building proposal, with possibly over 1000 residents + staff. With such a large population increase even to the approved application, how will the area be supported? Does the application include any increased childcare, public community/recreation center, public open space/park, or healthcare capacity? Or are the only on-site components the social housing, the hotel, and ground-floor commercial retail? I’m not clear on how the surrounding area will be able to support such a large new population if it doesn’t contribute to those public services and amenities.

    BeachCrescentNeighbor asked 25 days ago

    The site is served by nearby parks and amenities. George Wainborn Park is approximately 110 m from the site, May and Lorne Brown Park is approximately 270 m from the site, and David Lam Park is approximately 300 m from the site. 

    Licensed childcare centres nearby are: Beach YMCA Child Care Centre, North Creek Montessori Preschool, The Mark Children’s Centre,  Charleson Children’s Centre, Sea Star Children’s Centre, Dorothy Lam Childcare Centre, Elsie Roy School Age Programs, and Quayside Children’s Centre. In 2022, Council adopted Making Strides – Vancouver’s Childcare Strategy, a new 10-year childcare strategy to plan for expanded childcare access as an essential component of the health and well-being of children and families. In partnership with all levels of government, community, non-profit, and business sectors, the City is planning for accessible, affordable, and quality childcare and early learning opportunities.

    The Roundhouse Community Centre is approximately 600 m from the site and the Gathering Place Community Centre is approximately 800 m from the site. The Park Board prepared a Community Centre Strategy in 2022, which identified the community centres in the City requiring renewal within the next 20 years. The Roundhouse and Gathering Place Community Centres were not ranked within the 11 ranked community centres identified in the report requiring future renewal.

    As a municipality, the City does not plan or provide direct health care services. Rather, by integrating health as an overall framework for social development, the City focuses efforts within municipal jurisdiction and enables and aligns work across sectors toward a shared vision of a healthy city. The Healthy City Strategy was adopted in 2014 as the City’s overall social sustainability plan and framework for action on the social determinants of health; co-created with Vancouver Coastal Health, it is a long-term plan for: monitoring the health of the city and its people; enabling multi-sectoral partnerships and resource-sharing toward goals and outcomes; and identifying tools and actions within the City’s scope and jurisdiction to address health inequities and enable people to thrive in the city.

  • Share Based on The Higher Buildings Policy it seems 425 ft is the reference height for towers framing the Granville Bridge Gateway, and requires that any application beyond this be analyzed to ensure the "experiential intent" of the gateway is maintained. The proposed building is 650 ft, way over that reference height. What analysis supports such a large increase over reference height, especially with the design becoming asymmetrical with Vancouver House? Why is it necessary to go against the city policy? on Facebook Share Based on The Higher Buildings Policy it seems 425 ft is the reference height for towers framing the Granville Bridge Gateway, and requires that any application beyond this be analyzed to ensure the "experiential intent" of the gateway is maintained. The proposed building is 650 ft, way over that reference height. What analysis supports such a large increase over reference height, especially with the design becoming asymmetrical with Vancouver House? Why is it necessary to go against the city policy? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Based on The Higher Buildings Policy it seems 425 ft is the reference height for towers framing the Granville Bridge Gateway, and requires that any application beyond this be analyzed to ensure the "experiential intent" of the gateway is maintained. The proposed building is 650 ft, way over that reference height. What analysis supports such a large increase over reference height, especially with the design becoming asymmetrical with Vancouver House? Why is it necessary to go against the city policy? on Linkedin Email Based on The Higher Buildings Policy it seems 425 ft is the reference height for towers framing the Granville Bridge Gateway, and requires that any application beyond this be analyzed to ensure the "experiential intent" of the gateway is maintained. The proposed building is 650 ft, way over that reference height. What analysis supports such a large increase over reference height, especially with the design becoming asymmetrical with Vancouver House? Why is it necessary to go against the city policy? link

    Based on The Higher Buildings Policy it seems 425 ft is the reference height for towers framing the Granville Bridge Gateway, and requires that any application beyond this be analyzed to ensure the "experiential intent" of the gateway is maintained. The proposed building is 650 ft, way over that reference height. What analysis supports such a large increase over reference height, especially with the design becoming asymmetrical with Vancouver House? Why is it necessary to go against the city policy?

    BeachCrescentNeighbor asked 25 days ago

    The question was forwarded to the Applicant, this was their response:

    To maintain the masterplan vision of the Granville Bridge Gateway, the height is aligned with and compliments the larger new developments in the immediate context, such as the four sites on the Granville Loops.

  • Share The boundaries shown in the link if the Higher Building Policy doesn’t show this area. on Facebook Share The boundaries shown in the link if the Higher Building Policy doesn’t show this area. on X (formerly Twitter) Share The boundaries shown in the link if the Higher Building Policy doesn’t show this area. on Linkedin Email The boundaries shown in the link if the Higher Building Policy doesn’t show this area. link

    The boundaries shown in the link if the Higher Building Policy doesn’t show this area.

    VeronicaArdila asked 25 days ago

    This site is identified as one of the Granville Bridge Gateway Bridgehead locations; Figure 1 of the Higher Buildings Policy identifies the location of this site.

  • Share Are any of those outdoor amenities public and free? That lot could’ve been an amazing public park, so what are we residents getting from this? on Facebook Share Are any of those outdoor amenities public and free? That lot could’ve been an amazing public park, so what are we residents getting from this? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Are any of those outdoor amenities public and free? That lot could’ve been an amazing public park, so what are we residents getting from this? on Linkedin Email Are any of those outdoor amenities public and free? That lot could’ve been an amazing public park, so what are we residents getting from this? link

    Are any of those outdoor amenities public and free? That lot could’ve been an amazing public park, so what are we residents getting from this?

    VeronicaArdila asked 25 days ago

    The question was forwarded to the Applicant, this was their response:

    The outdoor ground floor public plaza along Rolston Street seamlessly connects into the Beach Neighbourhood public outdoor area under the bridgehead.

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