Canada Place just keeps growing, huh?
You know, sometimes it feels like the city keeps changing around us, even when we’re not looking. That’s why we keep an eye on City Hall, to see what they’re moving on.
On April 14th, Vancouver City Council held a public hearing for a text amendment to CD-1 (363) for 1055-1085 Canada Place and 1001-1045 West Waterfront Road. Essentially, this is about what can be built, or changed, in that iconic waterfront area.
* **The Vote:** Councillors L. Dominato, P. Fry, B. Montague, and M. Klassen all voted in favour. Councillor R. Bligh was absent for the vote, but the amendment carried. * **The Impact:** This vote means more flexibility for development at Canada Place. Given it’s a key tourist and event hub, any changes there ripple out.
Then, just this week, a permit was issued on April 21st for a temporary structure at 1055 Canada Place – a 50’x60’ setup for a "SPECIAL EVENT," valued at $5,000. It's a small piece, but it shows how quickly things can move once the zoning is clear.
Beautiful out here. Complicated in here. That's the coast.
What does this mean for us? Well, the continued push for development along our waterfront is something to watch. Will it benefit the city, or just the bottom line?
Kenji Nakashima, MiTL Sports Desk.
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