Vancouver General Hospital Campus rezoning application and planning process

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The City of Vancouver has received an application from Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to rezone the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) campus site, to allow for the long-term redevelopment of the VGH campus site over the next 30+ years. Ten phases with over 300,000 sq. m of modernized healthcare facilities in buildings up to 24 storeys are proposed. See Proposal Summary below for more information.

The City of Vancouver is seeking input on three planning processes for the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH):

  1. VGH Campus Rezoning: A campus-wide rezoning application proposes a new site-specific CD-1 zoning by-law to support the long-term redevelopment and modernization of the VGH Campus over the next 30+ years. The rezoning application proposes updates to development parameters including but not limited to height, density, use, setbacks, site-wide transportation networks, and heritage and open space requirements for the entire VGH campus. The campus rezoning is targeting consideration by Council following steps 2 and 3 below.

  2. Interim Zoning Amendment: As the overall VGH campus rezoning progresses, an interim minor amendment is proposed to site coverage and density in the existing CD-1 (59) (Comprehensive Development) District By-law to permit development of a new 11-storey hospital building with Emergency and Inpatient Care facilities. The interim zoning amendment is targeting consideration by Council during summer 2026.

  3. VGH Campus Policy Update: Concurrently with the interim zoning amendment, the City of Vancouver is preparing to update site-specific policies in the Broadway Plan to guide the overall VGH campus rezoning process. The policy update is also targeting consideration by Council during summer 2026.

Proposal Summary

The applications from Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to rezone the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) campus site propose:

  • Long-term phased redevelopment vision to modernize healthcare infrastructure and replace aging facilities, addressing the immediate and long-term healthcare needs of the community and expanding service capacity;
  • 10 phases of redevelopment with new buildings up to 24 storeys;
  • Over 300,000 sq. m of modernized healthcare facilities, with a maximum site density of approximately 5.0 FSR;
  • Near-term request to amend site coverage and density in the CD-1 (59) (Comprehensive Development) District By-law to allow for a new 11-storey Emergency and Inpatient Care Building on West 10th Avenue;
  • Framework for redevelopment that ensures the hospital remains fully operational throughout all phases of construction;
  • Zoning boundary adjustments;
  • Updates to zoning parameters including uses, density, site coverage, heights, and building setbacks;
  • Updates to open space requirements;
  • Revisions to heritage conservation requirements, including demolition of the Heather Pavilion – a municipally-designated heritage building (see submitted Heritage Document);
  • Proposed changes to circulation and access, including vehicle access and drop-off, service and loading, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways (see p. 179-201 of Rezoning Booklet);
  • New heliports;
  • A commitment to reconciliation; and
  • A commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

The rezoning applications and policy work are 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.



The City of Vancouver has received an application from Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to rezone the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) campus site, to allow for the long-term redevelopment of the VGH campus site over the next 30+ years. Ten phases with over 300,000 sq. m of modernized healthcare facilities in buildings up to 24 storeys are proposed. See Proposal Summary below for more information.

The City of Vancouver is seeking input on three planning processes for the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH):

  1. VGH Campus Rezoning: A campus-wide rezoning application proposes a new site-specific CD-1 zoning by-law to support the long-term redevelopment and modernization of the VGH Campus over the next 30+ years. The rezoning application proposes updates to development parameters including but not limited to height, density, use, setbacks, site-wide transportation networks, and heritage and open space requirements for the entire VGH campus. The campus rezoning is targeting consideration by Council following steps 2 and 3 below.

  2. Interim Zoning Amendment: As the overall VGH campus rezoning progresses, an interim minor amendment is proposed to site coverage and density in the existing CD-1 (59) (Comprehensive Development) District By-law to permit development of a new 11-storey hospital building with Emergency and Inpatient Care facilities. The interim zoning amendment is targeting consideration by Council during summer 2026.

  3. VGH Campus Policy Update: Concurrently with the interim zoning amendment, the City of Vancouver is preparing to update site-specific policies in the Broadway Plan to guide the overall VGH campus rezoning process. The policy update is also targeting consideration by Council during summer 2026.

Proposal Summary

The applications from Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to rezone the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) campus site propose:

  • Long-term phased redevelopment vision to modernize healthcare infrastructure and replace aging facilities, addressing the immediate and long-term healthcare needs of the community and expanding service capacity;
  • 10 phases of redevelopment with new buildings up to 24 storeys;
  • Over 300,000 sq. m of modernized healthcare facilities, with a maximum site density of approximately 5.0 FSR;
  • Near-term request to amend site coverage and density in the CD-1 (59) (Comprehensive Development) District By-law to allow for a new 11-storey Emergency and Inpatient Care Building on West 10th Avenue;
  • Framework for redevelopment that ensures the hospital remains fully operational throughout all phases of construction;
  • Zoning boundary adjustments;
  • Updates to zoning parameters including uses, density, site coverage, heights, and building setbacks;
  • Updates to open space requirements;
  • Revisions to heritage conservation requirements, including demolition of the Heather Pavilion – a municipally-designated heritage building (see submitted Heritage Document);
  • Proposed changes to circulation and access, including vehicle access and drop-off, service and loading, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways (see p. 179-201 of Rezoning Booklet);
  • New heliports;
  • A commitment to reconciliation; and
  • A commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

The rezoning applications and policy work are 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.


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The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from February 11 to February 24, 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 Given that Oak-VGH Station at Laurel is identified as a primary VGH gateway, can you clarify whether alternative phasing or massing approaches were explored that would have concentrated more institutional weight toward the Laurel/Oak interface and potentially retained the heritage building, rather than shifting the campus centre of gravity eastward? on Facebook Share Given that Oak-VGH Station at Laurel is identified as a primary VGH gateway, can you clarify whether alternative phasing or massing approaches were explored that would have concentrated more institutional weight toward the Laurel/Oak interface and potentially retained the heritage building, rather than shifting the campus centre of gravity eastward? on Twitter Share Given that Oak-VGH Station at Laurel is identified as a primary VGH gateway, can you clarify whether alternative phasing or massing approaches were explored that would have concentrated more institutional weight toward the Laurel/Oak interface and potentially retained the heritage building, rather than shifting the campus centre of gravity eastward? on Linkedin Email Given that Oak-VGH Station at Laurel is identified as a primary VGH gateway, can you clarify whether alternative phasing or massing approaches were explored that would have concentrated more institutional weight toward the Laurel/Oak interface and potentially retained the heritage building, rather than shifting the campus centre of gravity eastward? link

    Given that Oak-VGH Station at Laurel is identified as a primary VGH gateway, can you clarify whether alternative phasing or massing approaches were explored that would have concentrated more institutional weight toward the Laurel/Oak interface and potentially retained the heritage building, rather than shifting the campus centre of gravity eastward?

    Chris asked 23 days ago

    Thanks for your question. The applicant has advised the following: The western half of the campus is already fully occupied by existing patient-care buildings, including the Jim Pattison Pavilion and Leon Blackmore Pavilion. This significantly limits opportunities to add new buildings in that area without disrupting continuous patient care. The only non-patient care buildings in this zone are Laundry and Research Pavilion, which have been identified as the first set of buildings to be demolished to create space for the first new building on campus. After this, there is no additional developable capacity on the west side unless non-patient care buildings on the eastern half of the campus are demolished and replaced with new buildings. As a result, subsequent redevelopment must occur where replacement of non-patient-care buildings is feasible, so the location of available sites naturally concentrates future new buildings on the east side of the campus.

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