935-955 W 57th Ave and 7225-7255 Laurel St enhanced rezoning proposal

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We would like your feedback on a proposed development at 935-955 W 57th Ave and 7225-7255 Laurel St.

The City of Vancouver is hosting a consultation process to get early feedback on this "Unique Site" in the Cambie Corridor. Unique Sites are subject to an enhanced rezoning process to provide further information and review of proposals at an early stage due to the large scale and complexity of the site.

The Cambie Corridor Plan contains policy for this 1.9 acre site to be rezoned from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to provide new housing options and amenities. New development should include low- and mid-rise buildings that provide an active residential street interface. Where secured market rental housing is included, modest increases in height and density to assist with project viability can be considered. New connections through the site, including a new east-west road and an enhanced public realm along 57th Avenue, will integrate the site into the mixed-use community.

The applicant has provided two options for the site.

Option 1: Central Courtyard Concept

Option 1 is a proposal for one 24-storey, one eight-storey and one six-storey residential building and includes:

  • 316 strata residential units;
  • 59 rental units;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.70;
  • 5.5 m (18 ft.) setback along the western property line for tree retention;
  • New east-west road along the northern property line; and
  • A central courtyard featuring the relocated heritage house to be repurposed as an indoor amenity for residents.

Option 2: Central Tower Concept

Option 2 is a proposal for one 22-storey building, one 12-storey and one six-storey residential building and includes:

  • 286 strata residential units;
  • 59 rental units;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.81;
  • 7.6 m (25 ft.) setback along the western property line for tree retention;
  • New east-west road along the northern property line; and
  • A rehabilitated heritage house to be repurposed as an indoor amenity for residents.

Getting started:

  • Watch this video for an overview of the rezoning policy and the design principles for the site.
  • Learn more about the Unique Sites in the Cambie Corridor Plan
  • Review the proposed options (Option 1 here and Option 2 here).

Provide your feedback:

Early feedback at the enhanced rezoning stage will be used to inform a future rezoning application on this site. Additional opportunities for feedback will be available during the formal rezoning application stage.

We would like your feedback on a proposed development at 935-955 W 57th Ave and 7225-7255 Laurel St.

The City of Vancouver is hosting a consultation process to get early feedback on this "Unique Site" in the Cambie Corridor. Unique Sites are subject to an enhanced rezoning process to provide further information and review of proposals at an early stage due to the large scale and complexity of the site.

The Cambie Corridor Plan contains policy for this 1.9 acre site to be rezoned from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to provide new housing options and amenities. New development should include low- and mid-rise buildings that provide an active residential street interface. Where secured market rental housing is included, modest increases in height and density to assist with project viability can be considered. New connections through the site, including a new east-west road and an enhanced public realm along 57th Avenue, will integrate the site into the mixed-use community.

The applicant has provided two options for the site.

Option 1: Central Courtyard Concept

Option 1 is a proposal for one 24-storey, one eight-storey and one six-storey residential building and includes:

  • 316 strata residential units;
  • 59 rental units;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.70;
  • 5.5 m (18 ft.) setback along the western property line for tree retention;
  • New east-west road along the northern property line; and
  • A central courtyard featuring the relocated heritage house to be repurposed as an indoor amenity for residents.

Option 2: Central Tower Concept

Option 2 is a proposal for one 22-storey building, one 12-storey and one six-storey residential building and includes:

  • 286 strata residential units;
  • 59 rental units;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.81;
  • 7.6 m (25 ft.) setback along the western property line for tree retention;
  • New east-west road along the northern property line; and
  • A rehabilitated heritage house to be repurposed as an indoor amenity for residents.

Getting started:

  • Watch this video for an overview of the rezoning policy and the design principles for the site.
  • Learn more about the Unique Sites in the Cambie Corridor Plan
  • Review the proposed options (Option 1 here and Option 2 here).

Provide your feedback:

Early feedback at the enhanced rezoning stage will be used to inform a future rezoning application on this site. Additional opportunities for feedback will be available during the formal rezoning application stage.

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

The opportunity to ask questions through the Virtual engagement is available from July 16 to July 29, 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 This area could certainly use a wider mix of residential options. However, this should have a wider range of uses beyond residential. Surprising that this is being presented to the public without any guarantees on community amenities, given the specificity of the language the CCP uses to describe this unique site. Only the inclusion of childcare, IF the developer decides to. No commercial retail or clinics at grade makes this yet another development that adds nothing to the area except more residents reliant on cars to get around and do their errands, because there is certainly very little to do within or around this proposed development. My question: what would need to be true in order for this development to actually deliver a mix of benefits to the neighbourhood it is joining, whether it be the childcare or other amenities accessible by the community? on Facebook Share This area could certainly use a wider mix of residential options. However, this should have a wider range of uses beyond residential. Surprising that this is being presented to the public without any guarantees on community amenities, given the specificity of the language the CCP uses to describe this unique site. Only the inclusion of childcare, IF the developer decides to. No commercial retail or clinics at grade makes this yet another development that adds nothing to the area except more residents reliant on cars to get around and do their errands, because there is certainly very little to do within or around this proposed development. My question: what would need to be true in order for this development to actually deliver a mix of benefits to the neighbourhood it is joining, whether it be the childcare or other amenities accessible by the community? on Twitter Share This area could certainly use a wider mix of residential options. However, this should have a wider range of uses beyond residential. Surprising that this is being presented to the public without any guarantees on community amenities, given the specificity of the language the CCP uses to describe this unique site. Only the inclusion of childcare, IF the developer decides to. No commercial retail or clinics at grade makes this yet another development that adds nothing to the area except more residents reliant on cars to get around and do their errands, because there is certainly very little to do within or around this proposed development. My question: what would need to be true in order for this development to actually deliver a mix of benefits to the neighbourhood it is joining, whether it be the childcare or other amenities accessible by the community? on Linkedin Email This area could certainly use a wider mix of residential options. However, this should have a wider range of uses beyond residential. Surprising that this is being presented to the public without any guarantees on community amenities, given the specificity of the language the CCP uses to describe this unique site. Only the inclusion of childcare, IF the developer decides to. No commercial retail or clinics at grade makes this yet another development that adds nothing to the area except more residents reliant on cars to get around and do their errands, because there is certainly very little to do within or around this proposed development. My question: what would need to be true in order for this development to actually deliver a mix of benefits to the neighbourhood it is joining, whether it be the childcare or other amenities accessible by the community? link

    This area could certainly use a wider mix of residential options. However, this should have a wider range of uses beyond residential. Surprising that this is being presented to the public without any guarantees on community amenities, given the specificity of the language the CCP uses to describe this unique site. Only the inclusion of childcare, IF the developer decides to. No commercial retail or clinics at grade makes this yet another development that adds nothing to the area except more residents reliant on cars to get around and do their errands, because there is certainly very little to do within or around this proposed development. My question: what would need to be true in order for this development to actually deliver a mix of benefits to the neighbourhood it is joining, whether it be the childcare or other amenities accessible by the community?

    noxus9 asked 8 months ago

    Thanks for your question. This project is in the early stages, where an acceptable form of development is still being determined. The project will be expected to provide a Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) at the rezoning stage. The purpose of the enhanced rezoning is to determine what the appropriate potential CAC is that would provide a fair exchange between the amenities being provided, and the new density being granted, so that desired redevelopment occurs and housing affordability is maintained.

    As you mentioned, the 57th & Laurel unique site policy does identify the potential for childcare here. The intent of the policy for this site was to provide more housing options while retaining its unique site features. Delivery of a childcare facility will be balanced with other onsite priorities such as tree retention and heritage protection and is under exploration as part of the Staff review. Other uses such as retail and commercial space are not required in this location as the Pearson Dogwood site and other developments along Cambie Street were anticipated to provide those types of uses for the overall area between Oak and Cambie Streets.

  • Share How many trees are currently on this site? And how many trees will there be on the site under each option? on Facebook Share How many trees are currently on this site? And how many trees will there be on the site under each option? on Twitter Share How many trees are currently on this site? And how many trees will there be on the site under each option? on Linkedin Email How many trees are currently on this site? And how many trees will there be on the site under each option? link

    How many trees are currently on this site? And how many trees will there be on the site under each option?

    Hawthornberry asked 9 months ago

    Thanks for your question. The Urban Forest Strategy seeks to preserve, protect and strengthen Vancouver's urban forest and tree canopy. The Protection of Trees By-law requires permission to remove trees that meet certain conditions to protect as many healthy, viable trees while still meeting the challenges of development and housing priorities. The two options for the proposal seek to retain as many trees as possible while allowing for development of the site.

    There are currently 73 trees on site. The City’s landscape planner is currently reviewing the arborist report provided by the applicant to confirm the number of trees proposed for removal,­­­­­­­­­ which will be provided at the rezoning application stage; however, the City will seek to maintain as many healthy trees as possible. The final number of trees to be retained, removed and replaced are determined through the development permit process. 

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