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2021 artistic rendering of The Raphael at 338 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design/Cape Group)
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Construction begins on mass timber rental housing building next to future SkyTrain station

The developer has plans to build all of its future projects using a pre-fabricated process.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2021
Artistic rendering of 1766 Frances Street, Vancouver. (GBL Architects/M’akola Development)
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$5 million from Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax revenues going to First Nations social housing

Construction on the 81-unit building begins in 2022.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Woodland Park redevelopment at 1142 Cecile Drive and 300 Angela Drive, Port Moody. (Acton Ostry Archtects/Edgar Development)
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Port Moody approves Woodland Park redevelopment with over 2,000 homes

It includes 325 affordable rental homes by BC Housing, with the developer providing the land.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Location of the Mission subdivision for the Leqamel, Matsqui, and Sumas First Nations. (Google Maps)
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148 acres of Lower Mainland public lands transferred to First Nations

It will be turned into park space and development lands.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Existing office and retail building at 815 Hornby Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Major redevelopment with luxury hotel envisioned next to Robson Square

"It's one of the most important sites in the whole city."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
2019 rezoning application (left) and 2021 development application (right) designs of 2336 Charles Street, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design/Cape Group)
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Drastic redesign, parking halved for future rental housing building on Nanaimo Street

A new architectural design with only 32 vehicle parking stalls in response to neighbourhood outcry.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
Federal minister of infrastructure and communities Catherine McKenna riding SkyTrain. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Federal minister Catherine McKenna emphasizes importance of transit-oriented growth

"It's really amazing to see what a difference public transit makes to housing."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
"Shimmer Time" public art wall at Lonsdale Quay bus exchange. (TransLink)
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Giant "shimmering" holographic wall installed at Lonsdale Quay bus exchange

A new public art piece for thousands of bus passengers daily.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
Conceptual artistic rendering of the highest densities and heights at Bainbridge Urban Village in the Village Centre around SkyTrain's Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station. (City of Burnaby)
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City pursuing redevelopment of area around SkyTrain's Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station

Tens of thousands of residents living around the SkyTrain station in buildings up to 25 storeys.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2021
Rental housing proposal for 1075 Thurlow Street (left) and mixed-use office, retail, and entertainment proposal for 800 Granville Street (right) in downtown Vancouver. (Reliance Properties/Bonnis Properties)
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Vancouver City Council widens door for building proposals under new streamlined process

A new wave of major building development proposals is just around the corner.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2021
Artistic rendering of the future expansion of the Vancouver Dry Dock. (Seaspan)
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Seaspan proposing to build two additional drydocks next to Lonsdale's Shipyards district

A major expansion of the company's ship refit business.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 17, 2021
Tesla Supercharger station. (Shutterstock)
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Expect "pent-up demand" to buy electric cars over the coming years: BC Hydro

New electric vehicle supplies will also be limited due to a global shortage in batteries and chips.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Artistic rendering of 133 East 4th Street, North Vancouver. (Integra Architecture/Three Shores Development)
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Rental housing building in North Vancouver with no parking approved by city

A rare new zero parking design for the North Shore, plus a childcare facility.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Residential tower construction in Richmond City Centre. (Shutterstock)
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Construction starts on new housing up by more than 50% in Metro Vancouver this year

Vancouver represents 17% of the regional total of new homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Swimming pool and outdoor terrace in the penthouse of One Burrard Place. Construction progress as of July 14, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Stunning views from the penthouse of Vancouver's third tallest tower (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Construction on the landmark One Burrard Place tower will reach completion this year.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
Eppich House at 1812 Palmerston Avenue, Ambleside, West Vancouver. (Jason Soprovich/Rennie)
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A look inside: Arthur Erickson mansion in West Vancouver listed for $14 million (PHOTOS)

The architectural gem in Ambleside just completed a multi-million dollar renovation. đź‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 16, 2021
September 2020 state of the completed new Student Union Building at SFU Burnaby. (Submitted)
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SFU Burnaby's new $55 million Student Union Building finally opening next month

110,000 sq ft of much-needed community, socializing, dining, and study space for students.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
Canada Place cruise ship terminal in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Canada to end cruise ship ban in November

The 2022 cruise ship season in Canada has been given the green light.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 15, 2021
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