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

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:

• Ask a question at the virtual engagement.
• Submit an idea to the ideas page.
• Complete a comment form.

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.