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 The Woodward's building, located in the 100 block
of West Hastings in Vancouver, combines market and non-market housing, along with commercial/retail and institutional arts space, all of which are designed to be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. It is part of a larger effort to revitalize one of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods with the addition of up to 6,000 students and faculty, residents, shoppers, office and other workers.
The Woodward's development will house:
- 200 non-market housing units
- 9 universally accessible units
- a daycare facility
- a sustainable environment with green spaces on rooftops and is Silver LEED certified
- SFU School of Contemporary Arts
- London Drugs
- Nester's/ Woodward's food floor
- non-profit and federal office space
Community/ Social Benefits
Woodward's has long played a pivotal role in our city. It
once provided food, household goods and employment to many people
in the local community and beyond. Today, it is the focus of a neighbourhood's
hopes and dreams.
The City of Vancouver purchased the Woodward's building from the Province of BC in March 2003. The City began a unique process to involve the community and other Vancouver residents in designing and planning the redevelopment of the building in a way that is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
Community involvement:
- 18 local residents were trained and hired through programs such as Bladerunners.
- In the future, retail/commercial in the building have plans to hire local residents for jobs in the service industry, and for security, gardening and cleaning opportunities.
- Westbank provided 15 low-interest loans to help people who otherwise couldn’t afford to purchase units in the development.
- The development has plans for affordable rental space, including theatre space, for community groups.
- Local procurement of materials and services was a guiding principle during the project.
In September 2004, City Council chose Westbank Projects/Peterson Investment Group (Henriquez Partners, architects) as the developer for the Woodward's project. Learn more about the proposal and  meet the design team.
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The "W" is back
Gone from Vancouver's skyline since 2006, the lighted, twirling "W" is now back atop the new Woodward's building. The replica "W", which uses environmentally correct LED lights, was hoisted up on
Saturday, January 9, 2010
RFP Issued for Non-Profit Generic Office & Assembly Space - August 2009
An RFP for Non-Profit Generic Office and Assembly Space is being issued August 24th, 2009. The deadline for submissions is September 28, 2009. For more information please call 604.873.7438
• Proposal Requirements
• Woodward's Generic RFP Q & A
• Woodward's Non Profit Q & A
Frequently asked Questions & Answers
Woodwards Q-A for social enterprise space and purpose built non profit space
Purpose-built Non-Profit Tenants Selected for Woodward's - June 2009
Two non-profit tenants were endorsed by City Council for the purpose-built space in the new Woodward's Development.
An RFP for generic space Non-Profit Tenants will be issued later this year.
Purpose-built Non-Profit Tenants
First phase near completion - April 2009
>>View photos
Development permit issued
On January 26, 2007, the City issued the Development Permit for the Woodward’s site.
Woodward's demolition
GVTV cameras were rolling as buildings on the Woodward's site were demolished in 2006. See the demolition from various angles using the links below.
• All cameras
• Street-level view
• Inside view
• Dominion building view (realtime)
• Dominion building view (slo-mo)
• Lore Krill building view
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