Vancouver's Chinatown is changing! To keep up with all the new (proposed and approved) condo developments in the neighbourhood, we've decided to map them out and provide you with a few details!   Keefer Block (189 Keefer) Address: 189 Keefer Street (and Main Street) Type: Approved mixed-use condo building Number of Storeys: 10 (90 ft) Number of Commercial Units: 11 Number ...

A 16 storey mixed-use development has been proposed for 633 Main Street, the same block as the 144 unit Westbank development at 611 Main which is still waiting for approval. Blue Sky Properties, the newest member of the Robert Bosa family of companies, is working alongside Architect Chris Dikeakos to build a 150 ft retail and residential tower which will include commercial space on the ...

Roast duck hanging from shop windows, stands of exotic fruit for sale and soon, cranes and Bobcats will be a common sight in Vancouver’s Chinatown. This historic neighbourhood is changing – and for the better! 189 Keefer Street now known as Keefer Block, is one of the many proposed/approved condo developments in Chinatown. This 10 storey mixed-used building by Solterra Development Corp  ...

Henriquez Partners Architects have applied to rezone 2220 Kingsway, the old Canadian Tire site in East Vancouver, to accommodate a large mixed-use development. This proposed Westbank development will consist of three 14 storey towers, three low rise residential podiums, a row of townhouses, and a one storey retail building which will include a grocery store. If approved, we’ll see 404 ...

Strip malls, fast food joints, and motels along Kingsway in East Vancouver may soon be a thing of the past. Skyway Tower, the first high-rise development under the Norquay Village Neighbourhood Centre Plan is already selling and will be ready for occupancy by Spring 2014. Developed by THIND Properties, this 160 unit concrete development is spread across a 12 storey high-rise and bout ...

Things are getting a little twisted in Vancouver! Last week we blogged about the BIG ‘twisted’ tower on Beach & Howe and today it’s the newly resurrected Arthur Erickson building on 1151 West Georgia Street (originally called the Ritz Carlton). This 71 storey development which has been designed to look like it’s gracefully spiraling into the sky will contain a 4 star hotel with 187 ro ...

Something BIG is coming to Vancouver! A “twisted” 49 storey landmark tower resembling a curtain being drawn aside and 3 triangular complexes will soon mark the entry point into downtown Vancouver from the Granville Street bridge, forming a gateway to the city and transforming the skyline as we know it. Designed by Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), this 490 foot “top heavy” ...

The long abandoned casino building on the corner of Main and Keefer will soon be replaced by a 16 storey mixed-use Westbank development. Carefully designed by W. T. Leung Architects, this 144 unit development fits beautifully into the historic Chinatown neighbourhood. With a wide range of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, this charming development will no doubt be a hit! 611 Ma ...

South Granville will soon welcome Italia, a boutique 46 unit luxury development by Solterra. This 11 storey concrete building located on the corner of W. 7th and Fir Street will be home to European-inspired one and two bedroom units and two level penthouses - all with private outdoor space. If you've always dreamed of living in the sophisticated South Granville neighbourhood - walking di ...

Chez Nous, a boutique French-inspired 4 unit development in the heart of Cambie Village allows you to live steps to Vancouver’s best boutiques, restaurants and services in style! With only one flat per floor, enjoy restricted elevator access directly to your own private foyer which opens up to a beautiful 2 bedroom and den home complete with 3 generous size balconies. Sound like your cu ...