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A complete community
Over 25 years the community will include:
- Parks
- A community centre
- Schools
- Childcare facilities
- A riverfront walk
- Other public amenities
We're developing a new sustainable, complete community at East Fraser Lands (EFL). The plan calls for a mainly residential community with a variety of housing types and a commercial centre.
While the site was previously home to the Canadian White Pine Sawmill, Wesgroup Properties (formerly Parklane Homes) now owns the majority of the land.
What's happeningAmendments to EFL Official Development Plan (ODP) and CD-1 (567) Waterfront Precinct approved
On April 8, 2021, Council unanimously approved amendments to the EFL Official Development Plan (ODP) and CD-1 (567) Waterfront Precinct following a Public Hearing. The changes were considered as part of the EFL ODP 10-year review.
The approved amendments allowed for:
- Revisions to the ODP to align with current City policies and directions
- An additional floor area of 39,246 square metres (422,422 square feet) in Area 1 to increase housing options
- An additional floor area of 104,358 square metres (1,123,303 square feet) in Area 3
- An increased package of amenities, including 20 childcare spaces and 2 acres of park
- Additional building height maximum from 24 to 28 storeys in the Waterfront Precinct
At the meeting, Council also considered a staff recommendation for an alternative approach to deliver the community centre and utilities items.
The amendments were approved at the Council meeting on April 27, 2021.
Contact us
Email: eastfraserlands@vancouver.ca
Area map
There are 126 acres of industrial land south of Marine Way and east of Kerr Street to Boundary Road.
Development progress
Area 1, Area 2, and Kerr Street were rezoned in 2008 and 2010. Since then, a number of development parcels have been completed, are under construction, or are in the design process. View the East Fraser Lands Development Progress Map PDF file (1 MB) to date.
Related projects
Timeline
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2004
Council adopted the East Fraser Lands Policy Statement
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2006
EFL Official Development Plan (ODP) approved by Council
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2008
Area 1 Rezoning Application approved by Council
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June 2017
10-year ODP review approved by Council
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Summer 2017
Phase 1: Establish planning program
Fall 2017
Phase 2: Develop options to address challenges
Winter 2017
Phase 3: Refine concepts for EFL
Early spring 2018
Phase 3: Confirm preferred concept and proposed ODP amendments
Spring 2018
Finalize interim ODP amendments and amendments to CD-1 by-laws and design guidelines for a new, larger community centre site and affordable housing
Summer/fall 2018
Council consideration of amendments: referral and public hearing
Fall 2019
Finalize broader ODP amendments
2020
EFL ODP 10-year review completed
2021
Area 1 rezoning application
2023
Area 3 rezoning application
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