A massive new development could be coming to the shores of Vancouver’s False Creek.
Concord Pacific is submitting to Vancouver city council a “transformative urban village” named Concord Landing.
The development would put another 5,000 homes in about a dozen buildings at the head of False Creek, using the land on the north side of the water, bordered by Pacific Boulevard and Quebec Street.
“While Concord Landing is a working name for the project at this stage, it reflects our vision for this vibrant, integrated community. This is the first step of the zoning process aimed to create this significant new neighbourhood,” the developers said in a statement.
“This initiative aligns with the City’s proactive approach to addressing housing challenges under City Council, the new Planning Director, and the Planning Department. We look forward to this collaboration,” it added.
While creating thousands of more homes, the proposal also includes “European-inspired” indoor-outdoor spaces and pedestrian-friendly areas with cafes and restaurants. Green spaces, a three-kilometre seawall, and a neighbourhood art program are also featured in the design.
The developers note that city council’s commitment to pulling down the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts, along with recently relaxed rules around view cones has made a big difference to the timing and scale of the project.
“With the arrival of the new Planning Director and City Council’s directives on creating housing, Concord Pacific is now able to advance this significant project. With a long-standing track record of collaboration with the City of Vancouver and other municipalities in the Lower Mainland, Concord Pacific is eager to work with the City to complete this significant development on False Creek. We are enthusiastic about the City Council’s direction and the Planning Department’s new expedited approach to housing,” the developers said.
The date of when the proposal will go to council has not yet been set.
source: CityNews photo: Courtesy Concord Pacific
