Grandview-Woodland Community Plan

An inclusive, thriving future for a unique, diverse community

The Grandview-Woodland Community Plan sets out a thoughtfully-managed framework for future change, including an anticipated population growth of about 10,000 people over the next 3 decades.

The plan protects the heart and soul of the neighbourhood's character, with policies that:

Enhance the eclectic nature of the Commercial Drive, East Hastings, and other shopping areas
Create new housing opportunities while protecting the apartment stock, heritage buildings, and the social diversity of the area
Renew and improve public spaces, social and cultural amenities, and critical infrastructure
Support walking, biking, and public transit, and improved access to and through the community
Address important opportunities to support reconciliation, equity, resilience, and environmental sustainability

The goal is for the community to continue to evolve as a mixed-income, socially-sensitive place that is transit-oriented and rich in heritage and culture.

Summary and highlights (5.73 MB)

A 10-minute summary about how the plan will manage the future of each unique area in the community.

Infographic (81.38 KB)

A two-minute snapshot of the plan's goals in the next 30 years.

Related projects

Britannia renewal

What's happening1618-1680 E Hastings Ave (UNYA site) rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the site from MC-1 (Industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for a 23-storey mixed-use building with a four-storey podium, including a Social Service Centre and a School (University or College) within the podium, a 44-space childcare facility, 122 social housing units, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 5.67, and a building height of 81.8 m (268 ft.). The application is being considered under the Hastings Street sub-area policies of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Review the application on Shape Your City

1683-1691 E Pender St and 485 Commercial Dr rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from MC-1 (Industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for the development of two buildings, including a 22-storey residential rental building with a height of 71.1 m (233 ft.) and 239 secured market rental units, and a six-storey mixed-use building with a height of 21.3 m (70 ft.), 41 social housing units, and a Social Service Centre. The total floor space ratio (FSR) is 7.9.

Review the application on Shape Your City

2516 Commercial Dr and 1704 E Broadway rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-3A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for a 31-storey mixed-use rental building with a four-storey podium, including 207 units, commercial space on the ground floor, two storeys of community space on the 3rd and 4th floors proposed as a long-term lease to the City, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 14.75, and a building height of 124.3 m (408 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space. This application is being considered under the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy Plan (298 KB) and the Commercial-Broadway Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan (72 MB). It requests consideration of density and height in excess of existing policy.

Review the application on Shape Your City

2611 Victoria Dr rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-4 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for a 26-storey rental residential building, including 250 units with 10% of the floor area at below-market rates, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 10.8, and a building height of 81.0 m (266 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space. This application is being considered under the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy Plan (298 KB) and the Commercial-Broadway Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan (72 MB). This application exceeds existing policy.

Review the application on Shape Your City

1926-1978 E Broadway rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-1 (Commercial Inclusive) District and RT-5 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is for a 33-storey mixed-use building with a six-storey podium, including 352 rental units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units, commercial space on the ground floor, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 13.3, and a building height of 106 m (349 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space. This application is being considered under the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy (298 KB) and the Commercial-Broadway Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan (72 MB) area. It requests consideration of density and height in excess of existing policy.

An earlier application for a six-storey mixed-use building on this site was withdrawn in June 2025. Review the earlier application on Shape Your City

Review the application on Shape Your City

Britannia Community Centre Renewal

We have been working with the Park Board, Public Library, Britannia Community Services Centre, and the community on the renewal of the Britannia Community Services Centre Society (BCSCS) and the 17.04 acre site.

The project had dedicated funding for some building design and early rezoning planning for the renewal. However, in assessing the site, it has become apparent that maintenance and repairs for existing facilities at Britannia have become even more urgent. As a result, work is being reprioritized and existing funding is being redirected to invest in the critical maintenance and repairs will help make sure the centre continues to provide services that meet community needs.

Learn more about the Britannia Renewal process, and share your thoughts

More info on rezoning and development applications

Find out more on active or recently approved rezonings in Grandview-Woodland

Find out more on active or recently approved development permit applications in Grandview-Woodland

Progress

2025 – 2026 plan implementation
W.C. Shelly Park Renewal and Expansion

February 23, 2026 - The Park Board approved a finalized concept plan for the renewal and expansion of W.C. Shelly Park, a small (0.3 ha) neighbourhood park located one block north and one block west of Commercial Drive and East Broadway. The park improvements include a renewed and expanded accessible playground, a new dog off-leash area, a food and culture garden, a rain garden, and additional trees. Improvements are being undertaken to meet growing demand for park space. In addition to introducing new features, the concept plan will also renew many existing park assets.
- Learn more about the W.C. Shelly Park Expansion
1613 - 1625 Nanaimo Street

February 5, 2026 - Council approved an application to rezone the subject site from C-1 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The rezoning allows for the development of a five-storey mixed-use building including 23 residential units, commercial space on the ground floor, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.80, and a building height of 19 m (62 ft.). The proposal was considered under the Nanaimo Street sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Learn more about 1613 - 1625 Nanaimo Street rezoning
- Referral report (652 KB)
1780 East Broadway (Safeway site)

June 10, 2025 - City Council approved an application to rezone the subject site from C3-A (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The rezoning allows for the development of three purpose-built rental towers at 36, 37, and 43 storeys above a retail base, including 1,044 rental units with 10% of the floor area for below-market rental units, commercial retail space at grade including a grocery store, additional commercial space in the podium levels, a public plaza running parallel to the SkyTrain station (20,000 sq. ft.) connected to publicly accessible outdoor space on top of the retail base (12,000 sq. ft.), a 37-space turnkey childcare facility dedicated to the City, and 438 vehicle parking spaces and 2,011 bicycle spaces. The rezoning allows for a floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.27 and a maximum building height of 135.5 m (444 ft.), with additional height for rooftop amenity space and mechanical appurtenances. The proposal was considered under the Commercial-Broadway Station Area Precinct sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
2023 – 2024 plan implementation
New Provincial legislation and Grandview-Woodland Plan policy, including Pace of Change

July 26, 2024 - Council approved a rezoning policy and staff recommendations related to Bill 47, the new Provincial legislation for Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs). Under this legislation, additional, higher density housing options will be allowed in the vicinity of rapid transit stations. This means opportunities over and above the directions contained in the Grandview-Woodland Plan, including those in the Commercial-Broadway, Britannia-Woodland, and Grandview sub-areas.

The approved rezoning policy sets out the parameters and requirements under which applications to rezone may be considered.

As part of this work, Council rescinded the Grandview-Woodland Pace of Change policy (which applies to existing apartment areas under RM-3A/N or RM-4/N zoning) in order to balance the new Provincial requirements with previous Council direction to explore ‘enhanced tenant protections’ for existing renters.
- Report and Rezoning Policy - Implementation of Transit-Oriented Areas (Provincial Housing Statute Bill 47) report (50.6 MB)
800 Commercial Dr

July 25, 2024 – Council approved an application to rezone the site in order to allow for the development of a 15-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes: 93 social housing units; Commercial space on the ground floor; and, a floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.19. The proposal was considered under the Commercial Drive North / Special sites policies contained in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Referral report (2.4 MB)
1710-1730 E Pender St

December 14, 2023 – Council approved an application to rezone this site to allow for the development of an 18-storey mixed-use building over a three- and six-storey podium. The proposal includes 191 social housing units, of which 6 are live-work units; commercial space on the ground floor; a floor space ratio (FSR) of 5.46; a rooftop longhouse amenity; 73 vehicle parking spaces and 338 bicycle spaces.

The application requested consideration of height and density in excess of the existing policy. As noted in the staff report: “Staff assessed the application and concluded that it generally meets the intent of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan and advances the goals of the Vancouver Plan with respect to form of development and the Housing Vancouver Strategy with respect to the delivery of social housing, in addition to the City’s commitments around equity and Reconciliation.”
- Referral report (5.8 MB)
103-111 N Templeton Dr and 2185 Oxford St

March 9, 2023 – Council approved an application to rezone the this site to allow for the development of a six-storey residential building. This proposal includes 36 secured market rental units; a floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.4; 18 vehicle parking spaces and 68 bicycle parking spaces. The proposal was considered under the Cedar Cove sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Referral report (1.7 MB)
2021 – 2022 plan implementation
2062-2092 East Broadway

July 12, 2022 – Council approved the rezoning of this site to permit the construction of a 6-storey residential building. The project will deliver 71 strata-titled units, and was considered under the Commercial Broadway Station Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review project details
2037-2061 East Broadway

January 25, 2022 – Council approved the rezoning of this site to permit the construction of a 6-storey residential building. The project will deliver 54 strata-titled units, and was considered under the Commercial Broadway Station Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review project details
1837-1857 East 11th Avenue and 2631-2685 Victoria Drive

November 23, 2021 – Council approved the rezoning of this site to permit the construction of a 6-storey secured rental residential building and a 4-storey revitalized heritage house. The proposed project will deliver 136 secured rental units, and was considered under the Commercial Broadway Station Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.

This rezoning supersedes an earlier rezoning on the site, approved on July 10, 2018.
- Review project details
Commercial Drive – Pedestrian First Commercial High Street

May 27, 2021 – City Council passed a motion supporting a vision for prioritizing Commercial Drive as Pedestrian First Commercial High Street.
- Review Council meeting minutes (909 KB) (final wording of motion can be found on page 20)
1650 East 12th Avenue

May 18, 2021 - City Council approved the rezoning of 1650 E12th Avenue to permit the construction of a 6-storey mixed-use building that will include 65 strata residential units, and with commercial uses provided at grade. The rezoning was enabled through the Commercial-Broadway Station Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council report (2 MB)
1885 East Pender (Aaron Webster Housing Cooperative)

May 18, 2021 - Council approved the rezoning of 1885 East Pender to permit the redevelopment of the Aaron Webster Housing Cooperative. The rezoning allows for a 6-storey residential building and 64 social housing units. The rezoning was enabled through the Grandview sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council report (1 MB)
RM-4 and RM-3A Zoning Changes

April 20, 2021 – Council approved amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Social Housing in the RM-4 and RM-3A Zoning Districts. The changes allow apartment buildings up to six storeys where 100% of the residential floor area is social housing.
- Review the Council report (936 KB)
1943-1999 East Hastings Street

March 9, 2021 - Council approved the rezoning of 1943-1999 East Hastings Street to allow for the development of an 8-storey mixed-use building. The rezoning allows for 131 strata residential units, and two live-work units, commercial at grade, and the addition of a small ‘urban room’ (plaza) at the corner of Hastings Street and Semlin Drive. The rezoning was enabled through the Hastings Street sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council report (2 MB)
1766 Frances Street

February 11, 2021 - Council approved the rezoning of 1766 Frances Street to permit the development of a nine storey, mixed-use building with 84 social housing units and a childcare facility. The rezoning was enabled through a combination of community-wide Housing policies and Grandview sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council report (2 MB)
2246-2268 East Broadway

January 19, 2021 - Council approved the rezoning of 2246-2268 East Broadway to permit the construction of a six-storey residential building containing 57 strata-titled residential units. The rezoning was enabled through the Broadway East Multi-Family area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council report (2 MB)
2019 – 2020 plan implementation
2406-2488 Garden Drive

December 8, 2020 – Council approved an application to rezone 2406-2488 Garden Dr to permit the development of two connected buildings containing 109 residential strata units, with commercial retail space fronting Broadway. The application was enabled under the Commercial-Broadway Station Precinct and Grandview sub-area policies of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Read the rezoning application
- Read the staff report (3.5 MB)
2336-2366 Charles Street

September 15, 2020 – Council approved the rezoning of 2336-2366 Charles Street. The proposed development will create 62 secured rental units, as well as new commercial space fronting Nanaimo Street. The project is intended to strengthen and enhance the existing Nanaimo/Charles commercial node. The rezoning is enabled under the Nanaimo Street sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council Report (3 MB)
1649 East Broadway (CD-1 Amendment)

September 15, 2020 – Council approved an amendment to the CD-1 (715) (Comprehensive Development) District at 1649 East Broadway (formerly 1619-1651 East Broadway). This change permits the construction of two additional floors. Where the previous CD-1 proposed a mix of strata residential and market rental, the amended proposal will now deliver 91 market rental units and 23 below-market rental units, along with ground floor commercial. The rezoning is enabled under the Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan and the Below-Market Rental Housing Policy for Rezonings.
- Review the rezoning application
- Review the Council Report (1.8 MB)
1425 and 1451 East 12th Avenue

July 21, 2020 – Council approved an application to rezone 1425 and 1451 East 12th Avenue from RM-11N (Multiple Dwelling) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) to allow for the development of two 6-storey residential buildings including. The project will deliver 157 seniors social housing units (30% of units secured for households with incomes below housing income limits). The rezoning is enabled under the non-market housing and Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
Lakeview United Church (2776 Semlin Dr and 2025 E 12th Ave)

June 9, 2020 - Council approved the rezoning of Lakeview United Church. The proposed redevelopment will create 104 social housing units in addition to renewing the existing church space. The rezoning is enabled under the Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
Caffe La Tana (631-635 Commercial Dr)

May 26, 2020 - Council approved the rezoning of Caffe La Tana to protect this important small-scale retail space and to support a wider array of commercial uses for the space. The rezoning is enabled under Commercial Drive sub-area and Local Economy policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Review the rezoning application
Blocks Under Review - Approved

January 28, 2020 - Council approved recommended land use changes for the two "blocks under review" on Nanaimo St (2300-block Charles/Kitchener St and 2400-block N Grandview Hwy/E 12th Ave). Details on the changes can be found in the accompanying policy report and staff presentation.
2209-2249 East Broadway

January 23, 2020 - Council approved the rezoning of 2209-2249 East Broadway to permit the development of a a six-storey residential building containing 87 new multi-family housing units. The rezoning is enabled under the Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
1535-1557 Grant Street

September 17, 2019 - Council approved the rezoning of 1535-1557 Grant Street to permit the development of a 5-storey residential building containing 35 secured market rental units. The rezoning is enabled under the Britannia-Woodland sub-area and Pace of Change policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
Blocks under review engagement – recommended approach

September and October 2019 - We held two open house events for owners and residents living on or near the 2300-block Charles/Kitchener St and the 2400-block N Grandview Hwy/E 12th Ave. The meeting reported out on the November-December 2018 engagement and shared a set of recommended land use changes for both blocks. A questionnaire was distributed to attendees and also made available to those who were unable to make the meeting.

Open house boards for the events held on September 26
and October 2, 2019:
- 2400-block E 12th Ave and N Grandview Hwy: Open house information displays and feedback form (12 MB)
- 2300-block Charles St and Kitchener St: Open house boards and feedback form (11 MB)
Engagement summaries for the two events:
- 2300-block Charles St/Kitchener St (274 KB)
- 2400-block N Grandview Hwy/E 12th Ave (284 KB)
815-825 Commercial Dr and 1680 Adanac St

February 26, 2019 - Council approved the rezoning of 815-825 Commercial Dr and 1680 Adanac St to permit the development of a six-storey mixed use building containing 38 secured market rental units and commercial uses on the ground floor. The rezoning is enabled under the Commercial Drive sub-area and Pace of Change policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
1636 Clark Drive and 1321-1395 E 1st Avenue (Withdrawal Management Centre)

February 21, 2019 - Council approved the rezoning of 1636 Clark Drive and 1321-1395 E 1st Avenue to permit the construction of a withdrawal management centre operated by
Vancouver Coastal Health, including 20 transitional units, 90 social housing units, social enterprise space at grade. The rezoning is enabled under the Community Well-being
and Housing policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
2542-2570 Garden Drive and 2309-2369 East 10th Avenue

January 29, 2019 - Council approved the rezoning of 2542-2570 Garden Drive and 2309-2369 East 10th Avenue to permit the development of permit of a six-storey residential building containing 68 new multi-family housing units. The rezoning is enabled under the Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
2016 – 2018 plan implementation
Blocks under review engagement – exploring options

November – December 2018 - City staff held two engagement events with community members living on or near the two “Blocks Under Review.” The purpose of the meeting was to provide information on potential land-use changes. A questionnaire was distributed to attendees and also made available to those who were unable to make the meeting.

Presentations from the workshops held on November 27, 2018:
- 2300-block Charles St and Kitchener St block under review (5 MB)
- 2400-block E 12th Ave and N Grandview Highway block under review (4.3 MB)
Engagement summaries for the two events:
- 2300-block Charles St and Kitchener St (315 KB)
- 2400-block E 12th Ave and N Grandview Highway (314 KB)
Enactment of changes to Zoning and Development Bylaw approved by Council

September 18, 2018 - Council approved the enactment of zoning changes to create new RM-8A, RM-8AN, RM-11, RM-11N, and RM-12N District Schedules and Guidelines, as well as amendments to the existing C-2 District Schedule and Guidelines.

These zoning changes introduce increased opportunities for housing choice, as well as new shops and services in Grandview-Woodland.
- Council meeting agenda
- Council meeting minutes (169 KB)
- RM-8A/RM-8AN Districts Schedule (108 KB) and Guidelines (1.7 MB)
- RM-11/RM-11N Districts Schedule (95 KB) and Guidelines (1.4 MB)
  - The Guidelines document contains a figure with a typo: in Table 1 on p.3, the first minimum frontage listed should state 120' (as per the text of these Guidelines and the associated Districts Schedule) instead of 90'
- RM-12N District Schedule (107 KB) and Guidelines (2.1 MB)
- Amended C-2 District Schedule (257 KB) and Guidelines (167 KB)
Block under review process initiated

July 10, 2018 - As part of the next phase of Grandview-Woodland Community Plan implementation, Council directed staff to undertake additional technical analysis and public consultation on potential zoning changes in two areas - referred to as "blocks under review.”

The two areas are shown below. Refer to the Council Report (p.12) PDF file (14 MB) for more information.

Open house boards from the events held on September 26 and October 2, 2019:
- 2400-block E 12th Ave and N Grandview Hwy: Open house information displays and feedback form (12 MB)
- 2300-block Charles St and Kitchener St: Open house boards and feedback form (11 MB)
New Britannia Renewal Masterplan approved

July 11, 2018 - Council approved the Britannia Renewal Masterplan, which sets out a vision for the renewal of the community centre, including a functional space program (types, qualities, and adjacencies of space needs) and design options. The approved masterplan now enables a comprehensive rezoning to take place. The renewal of this important facility is enabled through the Britannia-Woodland sub-area policies and Community Well-being policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Review the:
New zoning approved

September 5, 2018 - Council has approved the new RM-8A/RM-8AN zoning for portions of E Pender St, E 8th Ave, and E 10th Ave, to allow new housing opportunities in the form of townhouses.
- Read the Council report (3.75 MB)
- Read the Council minutes (263 KB)
July 10, 2018 - Council approved the rezoning of 1837-1857 E 11th Ave and 2631-2685 Victoria Dr to permit the construction of an 11-storey building containing 138 units (72 secured market rental residential units and 66 strata units). The rezoning also included the relocation and designation of a Vancouver Heritage Register Category "B" heritage house. The rezoning is enabled under the Broadway Commercial Station Area Precinct policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
July 10, 2018 - Council has approved the new RM-11, RM-11N, RM-12N and C-2 zoning for portions of Nanaimo St, E 1st Ave, E 12th Ave, and Garden Drive. This will allow new housing opportunities in the form of townhouses and low-rise apartments, as well as expanded shops and services.
- View the Council report - including district schedules (14.4 MB)
- Read the Council minutes (196 KB)
May 22, 2018 - Council approved the rezoning of 2109 E Hastings St to permit the construction of a six-storey mixed use building containing 42 secured market residential units, and commercial uses at grade. The rezoning is enabled under the Hastings Street sub-area policies in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- View the rezoning application
June 21, 2016 - Council approved the rezoning of 1872 Parker St to support the protection of a 1908 heritage house. The rezoning permits the conversion of the 4-storey heritage house into a 6-unit strata building, and construction of a 3-storey infill building containing 4 townhouse units. The rezoning is enabled through the City’s Policy on Consideration of Rezoning Applications and Heritage Revitalization Agreements During Community Plan Processes – approved as part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan Terms of Reference.
- View the rezoning application
March 2018 open houses: proposed zoning changes

We asked for your feedback on the proposed zoning changes presented at the March 14 and 17 open houses. An online survey was open until April 2, 2018. Thank you to everyone who participated. The feedback will inform further technical work on the proposed zoning changes.
January 2018 open houses: proposed new rowhouse, townhouse, 4-story apartment, and 4-storey mixed-use areas

We asked for your feedback on the proposals zoning changes presented at the January 27 and 31 open houses. An online questionnaire was open until February 22, 2018. Thank you to everyone who participated. The feedback has informed further technical work on the more detailed regulations.
- View the open house information displays (10 MB)
- Read the feedback summary (4.3 MB)
Enactment of changes to Zoning and Development Bylaw approved by Council

January 16, 2018 - City Council approved the enactment of changes to the RT-5/5N and RT-6 District Schedules, as well as amendments to the RT-4, RT-4A, RT-4AN, RT-5, RT-5N and RT-6 Guidelines. These amendments introduce increased opportunities for housing choice and character retention incentives in the Grandview-Woodland and Mount Pleasant communities.
RT Zone Review – key documents

October 3, 2017 – Learn more about the RT-5 and RT-6 District Schedules and Design Guidelines below. Enactment of the amended bylaws is anticipated in January 2018.
Amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw approved by Council

October 3, 2017 – City Council has approved amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw. The amendments introduce increased opportunities for housing choice and character retention incentives in Mount Pleasant, Grandview-Woodland, and adjacent areas, including:
- Changes to RT zoning in these communities
- Rezoning certain areas in Grandview-Woodland from RS to RT-5/5N
Documents
Learn about the proposed zoning changes

In advance of the public hearing on amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw, here are two opportunities for residents of Mount Pleasant and Grandview-Woodland to learn more about these proposed zoning changes and ask general or site-specific questions:

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - Come to an information meeting on the proposed new regulations and guidelines. City staff will be on hand to answer general questions on the proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw. The event will be an open format, with residents welcome to attend between 5 and 8 pm.

Time and location: Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive – Rooms B and C). 5:00pm to 8:00 pm.
- View information boards (5.1 MB)
Thursday, September 14, 2017 – We are hosting a site-specific enquiry night. It’s a good opportunity for property owners or authorized representatives to speak with City staff on a one-on-one basis about a specific property. If you would like to attend, you need to call and book an appointment ahead of time. To request an appointment, please email [email protected] or call 604-829-9266.

Time and location: 515 W 10th Avenue – City of Vancouver Development and Building Services Centre. 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Increasing housing choice and character retention incentives

On July 25, 2017, City Council referred amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw to a public hearing on September 19, 2017. The amendments propose to increase opportunities for housing choice and character retention incentives in Mount Pleasant and Grandview-Woodland, including:
- Changing the RT zoning in these communities
- Rezoning certain areas in Grandview-Woodland from RS to RT-5/5N
Read the Council report (3.1 MB)

Once the public hearing agenda is announced, you can request to speak at the public hearing about the agenda items.

Grandview-Woodland plaza exploration

We have been approached by a development team (developer, architect, and property owner) about a potential redevelopment of the Safeway site located at 1780 East Broadway, at Commercial Drive.

The Grandview-Woodland Community Plan sets a requirement to provide a new at-grade public plaza on the site (see section 6.7.1, page 112-113 of the updated version).

Thank you to everyone who attended the plaza exploration event.
- View the plaza exploration open house information displays (7.7 MB)
- Read a synopsis of community feedback (4.5 MB)
Final Grandview-Woodland Community Plan document now available

Since the plan's adoption, we've been busy creating a colourful, easy-to-read version of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Read the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan (236 KB)
Online questionnaire now closed

Thank you for participating in our online questionnaire. Feedback on the opportunities to add duplexes and laneway housing in Grandview Woodland will be summarized and shared in a report.

May 2017 open houses: proposed duplex zoning changes

Learn more about the proposed two-family (duplex) zoning changes, ask questions, and provide feedback. Details on the townhouse and 4-storey zones will be refined and shared with the community at a later date.
- View a map of proposed new two-family (duplex) zone (596 KB)
- View the open house information displays (6.3 MB)
November 2016: proposed zoning changes for new housing choices

To implement the Plan, we're proposing zoning changes to allow for new housing choices in Grandview-Woodland: duplexes, townhouses, and some 4-storey apartments in specified locations.
- View a map of proposed housing types (160 KB)
We held an open house on November 26 and 30 for you to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
- View the open house information boards (11.2 MB)
We also conducted an online questionnaire until January 15, 2017 to ask for your feedback about the proposed zoning changes. Thank you to everyone who participated. The feedback will inform further detail on the proposed regulations and design guidelines.
- Read the feedback summary (547 KB)
10th Avenue Corridor improvements

We're proposing improvements to the 10th Avenue Corridor to be more safe, convenient, comfortable, and fun for people of all ages and abilities to walk and cycle. In Grandview-Woodland, the project includes the segment between Commercial Drive and Victoria Drive.

Our transportation team held an open house on November 29 for you to learn more and give feedback on the recommended design.
- View the proposed improvements
Commercial Drive Complete Street project

We're proposing to create a complete street on Commercial Drive that increases the safety and comfort for people who walk, bike, take transit, and drive.
2014 – 2016 plan creation (later phases)
Grandview-Woodland Community Plan approved by Council

The Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood has a new community plan.
City Council approved a framework on July 28, 2016, that will:
- Add family and non-market housing
- Protect and increase rental homes
- Improve community amenities
- Preserve the unique vibe of Commercial Drive
Thank you for your feedback on the draft plan

July 22, 2016 - Thanks to everyone who participated in our questionnaire on the proposed plan. The questionnaire is now closed. Feedback will be summarized and presented to Council on July 26 along with the community plan.

July 19, 2016 - Since the release of the draft community plan on June 25, we held a series of consultation events to explain the proposed policies and gather feedback from the community. The response from the community has been generally positive with nearly seven out of every 10 participants in support of the plan’s values, approach, and policies.

The community feedback has generated some further refinements to the plan. A final recommendation is now ready for review and consideration by City Council and will be published here on Wednesday morning.

Council will receive our recommendations for the new Grandview-Woodland Community Plan at its regular meeting on July 26, and will hear from speakers and consider adoption of the plan beginning on Wednesday, July 27 starting at 9:30am.
- Council report (618 KB)
What do you think of the draft community plan?

June 25, 2016 - We have completed the draft Grandview-Woodland Community Plan – an important milestone in the four-year planning process!

The Grandview-Woodland Community Plan will provide direction on growth and change in the community over the next 30 years and cover housing, transportation, heritage, character, community facilities, parks, and open spaces. It aims to set out a thoughtfully managed framework for future change, striking a balance between the input and ideas of community members and important citywide policies.
- Summary and highlights of the community plan (6 MB)
- Infographic of plan highlights over the next 30 years (90 KB)
- Trace document of how the plan responds to the Citizens' Assembly recommendations (1.3 MB)
- Grandview-Woodland open house presentation (6.4 MB)
- YouTube video of staff presentation about the plan to the Citizens' Assembly: part 1 and part 2
Learn about the plan, ask us questions, and share your thoughts:
1. In our online questionnaire until Thursday, July 21
2. At our open houses
3. At our coffee talks (small group chats with the planners)
We will summarize and present your feedback to City Council in July along with the community plan.

Rezoning of 1908 heritage house approved

June 21, 2016 - Council approved the rezoning of 1872 Parker Street to support the protection of a 1908 heritage house. The rezoning permits the conversion of the 4-storey heritage house into a 6-unit strata building, and construction of a 3-storey infill building containing 4 townhouse units.

The rezoning is enabled through the City’s Policy on Consideration of Rezoning Applications and Heritage Revitalization Agreements During Community Plan Processes – approved as part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan Terms of Reference.
- Review the rezoning application
The questionnaire on Little Italy is now closed

April 25, 2016 - Thanks to everyone who participated in our questionnaire on Little Italy. The questionnaire closed on April 24. The results will be shared shortly.

Questionnaire: What do you think about Little Italy?

April 7, 2016 – The Commercial Drive Business Improvement Association asked the City of Vancouver to designate a portion of Commercial Drive as Little Italy. On April 6, City Council directed staff to consult with you on this proposal, in advance of this year's Italian Day festival.

Share your thoughts on this proposal in our online questionnaire until April 24. Your responses will help inform the Commercial Drive BIA about what the Little Italy designation could look like for Commercial Drive.

Get to know Little Italy by reading a brief history of the area (620 KB).

Planning work continues

April 7, 2016 – We're continuing our analysis of the Citizens’ Assembly’s 270 recommendations, and our review of the input we received from the sub-area workshops, the earlier Emerging Directions, as well as other community engagement activities. Thank you for your patience – it's a large amount of work!

Final Report review continues

October 8, 2015 - We're continuing to review recommendations made by the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly in their Final Report, in addition to all the community feedback received in earlier stages of the planning process. We plan to share our response in late fall or early winter once we've incorporated all the input into a revised community plan.

Citizens' Assembly report presented to Council

June 22, 2015 - The report on the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly will be presented to City Council this Wednesday, June 24.
Final Report: Citizens' Assembly on the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan

June 11, 2015 - The final report by the Citizens' Assembly on the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan is now available on the Citizens' Assembly website , on their homepage under the tab "Citizens' Assembly materials".

Workshop: Planning the future of Venables and Commercial

May 4, 2015 - Materials from the May 4 planning event on the future of the northwest corner of Venables and Commercial are now available online. Key engagement questions can be found on page 15.
- Download the event materials (1.6 MB)
- Download the event summary (300 KB)
Provide feedback to the Citizens' Assembly at the final public roundtable

April 27, 2015 - Join members of the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly for the third and final public roundtable. The focus of the evening will be a discussion of the Assembly's combined community-wide and sub-area recommendations. Give specific feedback to Citizen Assembly members about their emerging recommendations.

Public engagement event to discuss the Kettle Friendship Centre

April 24, 2015 - On Monday, May 4, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, we are hosting an evening drop-in event to discuss the proposal to expand the Kettle Friendship Centre, integrated with new market and supportive housing. Come learn about what we've heard to date, and share your ideas for the site.

View items from the sub-area workshops

April 15, 2015 - Materials from the recent sub-area workshops are now online. The materials include workshop summaries, maps, photos, notes, and backgrounder documents.

Give the Citizens' Assembly feedback on its draft recommendations

February 21, 2015 – The Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly will host its second public roundtable meeting on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

The assembly will share its draft neighbourhood-wide recommendations and its consideration of some outstanding issues. Give the assembly your feedback on this important work.

Please register to participate:
- Citizens' Assembly website
Workshops: Shape the future of Grandview-Woodlands' sub-areas

November 2014 to March 2015 – What’s the future look like for Cedar Cove, Britannia-Woodland, Grandview, Nanaimo, Hastings, Commercial-Broadway, and Commercial Drive?

As part of the Grandview-Woodland’s community planning process, the City held a full-day public workshop and optional walking tour for each area. At the workshops, participants explored policy directions to help shape the next few decades for each area. The Commercial-Broadway workshop built on earlier community engagement activities held in July 2013.

Citizens' Assembly launched - Details on public observation sessions

September 30, 2014 – After many months of preparation, the Citizens’ Assembly had its first session on September 20.

For those of you who are curious about the Assembly, portions of future Assembly sessions will be open for the public to drop in and observe.

Additional information on these observation sessions can be found on the Citizens’ Assembly website.
- Visit the Citizens' Assembly website
Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly selected

August 12, 2014 – From a pool of 504 community members who actively volunteered to be part of the Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly, 48 have been randomly selected. The members who were selected reflect the characteristics and diversity of the community they represent.

The Citizens’ Assembly will convene for its first session in September, when they will begin to receive background information and hear perspectives on community planning work that has been done to date.
- Visit the Assembly's website to follow their work and submit your suggestions and recommendations
Be a part of the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly

June 24, 2014 – Information packages for the Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly are being mailed out this week. Do you live or own a business or property in Grandview-Woodland?

Look out for an information package which will give you the chance to serve on a special Citizens’ Assembly. Forty-eight Assembly members will be selected via a random draw to discuss topics ranging from building heights and density to streets and community spaces.

The Citizens’ Assembly will be one of several tools of that will help create the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan. To apply for a spot on the Assembly, you must register as a volunteer by July 31, 2014.

Mail in the response card from the info package, or register online at www.grandview-woodland.ca

Reports released on proposed Citizens' Assembly

May 8, 2014 – Five key documents related to the proposed Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly are now available. The following two documents outline the results of our community consultation:
- Consultant’s report on Citizens’ Assembly design workshops and online questionnaire (1 MB)
- Synopsis of focus group findings (100 KB)
The next three outline the resulting design choices, draft Terms of Reference, and frequently asked questions:
The summary of design choices and draft Terms of Reference (TOR) map out next steps in the assembly process. The TOR will help guide the work of the assembly once it is underway.

We encourage you to review these materials and share them with your neighbourhood networks.

The questionnaire on the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly is now closed

February 11, 2014 – Thanks to everyone who participated in our questionnaire on the Grandview Woodland Citizens' Assembly. The questionnaire closed on February 9. The results will be shared shortly.

Tell us what you think about the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly

January 24, 2014 – Share your views on the Grandview Woodland Citizens' Assembly. The questionnaire closes February 9.

Citizens' Assembly workshop - Shape the future of Grandview-Woodland

January 14, 2014 – To help with the community planning process, the City is creating a citizens' assembly in Grandview-Woodland.

In the Grandview-Woodland community planning process, members of the Citizens’ Assembly will deliberate on a set of specific planning questions. The assembly’s work will be one part of the larger community planning process taking place in 2014.

Help us with this process by coming to a workshop to share your ideas on how a citizens’ assembly might work in Grandview-Woodland. The workshops take place on Saturday, January 25, 12:00 noon – 3:00pm, and on Tuesday, January 28, 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

Read the discussion paper: "A Citizens’ Assembly for Grandview-Woodland" (213 KB)
2011 – 2013 plan creation (early phases)
Council motion on next steps for the community plans

September 27, 2013 – On September 25, 26, and 27, Council met to discuss the "Community Plans: Next Steps" report. Council passed a motion on next steps.
- Read the motions on pages 10-13 of the Council meeting minutes (182 KB)
- View the presentation delivered to Council (3.7 MB)
Summarizing the components related to Grandview-Woodland, Council directed staff to:
1. Extend the planning process in Grandview-Woodland by a minimum of 12 months
2. Create a Citizens' Assembly as part of the consultation process
3. Work with the Kettle, Boffo Properties, other partners, and the community to explore options for the former Astorino's site (at Commercial Drive and Venables Street) that would reduce the proposed height and maintain the Kettle expansion and supportive housing
Staff were also requested to report back to Council on items 2 and 3 by December 2013.

Staff to update Council on next steps for community plans

September 17, 2013 – Staff published the report "Community Plans: Next Steps" about the process and next steps for community planning work in Downtown Eastside, Grandview-Woodland, Marpole, and West End. Council will discuss this report on Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30am, at the City Finance and Services Committee meeting.
- Read the staff report (1.5 MB)
  The report looks at timeline and process-related issues surrounding the City's community plans.
- View the meeting agenda
Questionnaire about emerging directions for the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan now closed

August 6, 2013 – The questionnaire related to emerging directions is now closed. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback. The comments collected will be used to make further refinements to the final version of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Update on Grandview-Woodland Community Plan timeline

August 1, 2013 – On Tuesday, July 23 Council directed staff to review the schedule for the four Community Plan processes currently underway.
- View a video clip of the July 23 discussion
- Read the text of the motion (117 KB)
Staff will look at progress to date and feedback gathered through the consultation process so far, in order to identify options for possible additional steps and a revised timeline and budget for each of the four plans. Staff will present a report and recommendations to Council on this matter in late September.

The staff report will be available online prior to the meeting and community members will have the opportunity to provide comment on in writing (via mail or email) or in person, on the day of the meeting.

Details on the specific meetings dates and times will be posted here as soon as they are available.

July 25, 2013 - City Council understands that residents in the Grandview-Woodland community have concerns about the current planning timeline. On Tuesday, July 24 Council directed staff to review the schedule for the Community Plan process over the summer. Staff will look at progress to date and feedback gathered through the consultation process so far, in order to identify options for additional steps and a revised timeline.

On July 29 and 31, we are holding events to follow-up on the July 6 Broadway and Commercial sub-area workshop. We also expect to hold workshops on other sub-areas of the plan as part of the expanded process. Staff will provide a report back to Council on the overall process and timeline in September.

Open houses on July 29 and 31: Broadway and Commercial - Exploring options for a transit-oriented community

July 12, 2013 – We are hosting two open houses so you can review the materials and outcomes from our July 6 workshop, provide more input, and learn more about next steps.
- Event date: Monday, July 29, 2013, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive (at 16th Avenue)
- Event date: Wednesday, July 31, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: WISE Hall – 1882 Adanac Street (at Victoria Drive)
View the open house information boards in the Documents tab.

During the July 6 workshop, we looked at options for the Broadway and Commercial area, and explored principles, ideas, and potential built form options with participants. We also committed to reporting back as soon as possible on the day’s events, and to continue to provide opportunities for people to get involved.

Update on plans for the transit-oriented community at Broadway and Commercial

July 5, 2013 – We have heard clearly from the community that there is serious concern about the extent and height of tower building forms in the vicinity of Broadway and Commercial station. We will not be proceeding with the proposal as presented in the "Emerging Directions" sub-area policy for Broadway and Commercial.

We are taking a step back to explore options with the community. This will be done via a series of in-person events and online engagement, so that you will have a number of ways to share your ideas on the future of Broadway and Commercial.

Details on these events and activities will be posted shortly.
- Read the backgrounder: "Broadway and Commercial: Exploring Options for a Transit-oriented Community" (780 KB)
Tell us what you think about our emerging directions for Grandview-Woodland

June 27, 2013 – If you are unable to attend one of our June public open houses, you can still tell us what you think about our emerging directions for Grandview-Woodland.

Your input on the proposed policy directions is very important. Share your views on the emerging directions by taking our online questionnaire. All of the information we presented at the open houses is included on the questionnaire. You can also find it in the Documents tab.

The deadline for the questionnaire has been extended to Friday, August 2, 2013.

Urban Aboriginal Dialogue: Grandview-Woodland Historic Context Statement

June 26, 2013 – Grandview-Woodland is a community with a very rich history and culture. What are the histories, places, or events that are meaningful to you?

As part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan, the City of Vancouver has retained Donald Luxton & Associates to prepare a Historic Context Statement for the neighbourhood. An open house will be held with the Aboriginal community to build on previous dialogue sessions, share some key findings so far, and hear back from the community to ensure that the final project is accurate and reflective of the diversity of people in Grandview-Woodland.

Event date and time: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Event location: Chief Simon Baker Room, Vancouver Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hastings Street (at Commercial Drive)

Exploring options for the future of Broadway and Commercial

Join us for a workshop to explore a range of options for creating a high-density, transit-oriented community at Broadway and Commercial. We’ll discuss building form, opportunities for housing, office space, retail, and public realm improvements. The event is free, but individual registration is required. Space is extremely limited.

Event date and time: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Event location: to be announced
- Read the backgrounder: "Broadway and Commercial: Exploring Options for a Transit-oriented Community" (780 KB)
Open House: Grandview-Woodland Historic Context Statement

As part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan, the City has retained Donald Luxton & Associates to prepare a Historic Context Statement for the neighbourhood. Monday's Open House is being held at the beginning of the Historic Context Statement project and builds upon the previous Planning through Dialogue workshop. At this Open House, the consultants hope to gather additional information from the community, which will guide the formation of the Historic Context Statement and ensure its accuracy and relevancy.

Event date and time: Monday, June 24, 2013, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Event location: The WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac (at Victoria)

Emerging Directions for Grandview-Woodland – Open Houses

May 17, 2013 - Coming up in June, we'll be hosting three open houses for everyone to come and see the draft “emerging directions” that have been developed out of the workshops held this past winter. The events will showcase a mix of proposed community-wide policy and sub-area directions. It's your chance to review the material and provide further input. Your feedback will help refine the directions as we move towards finalizing the new community plan this fall.

Join us at an open house:
- Event date: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  Location: Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street
- Event date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: Tangent Café, 2095 Commercial Drive (at 5th Avenue)
- Event date: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: Princeton Restaurant, 1901 Powell Street
- View the open house poster (372 KB)
What do you think about the future of the Nanaimo area in Grandview-Woodland?

May 8, 2013 - Share your views on the future of Nanaimo Street, as part of the development of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- The questionnaire closed May 22, 2013. Thank you for your interest.
Urban Aboriginal Forum

May 7, 2013 – Join us to share your ideas for the future of Grandview-Woodland. Help shape the plan at a special forum held at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre.

Topics will include: housing; transportation; parks and public space, social issues, urban health and safety, arts and culture; heritage and character. The event is free but registration is required.
- Event date: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 11:00am – 3:00pm
  Location: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hastings Street
- View the poster (48 KB)
Community plan workshop in Chinese

April 4, 2013 – Help shape the plan at a special workshop conducted in Cantonese and Mandarin. Topics will include housing, transportation, parks and public space, social issues/safety, arts and culture, and heritage and character. You must pre-register to attend.
- Event date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
  Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
- View the poster (in Chinese)
Social issues, urban health and safety online questionnaire

March 20, 2013 – If you were unable to attend our social issues, urban health and safety workshop on March 7, it is not too late to share your thoughts. Our workshop materials and questions are available online until April 1, 2013.
- This survey closed April 1. Thank you for your interest.
Housing online questionnaire

March 13, 2013 – If you were unable to attend our Housing workshop on February 27, it is not too late to share your thoughts. Our workshop materials and questions are available online until March 24, 2013. Over the next few weeks our team will be working to write up the 9 Dialogue sessions (combining notes, questionnaires, maps and drawings). Our plan is to share this synthesis back with you on a theme-by-theme basis – likely starting at the end of March.
- This survey closed March 24. Thank you for your interest.
Social issues, urban health and safety workshop on March 7

February 26, 2013 – Our next workshop will focus on social issues, urban health and safety in Grandview-Woodland. We'll discuss social well-being in the neighbourhood; how best to respond to key social and safety issues; what can we do to improve or enhance social services and housing facilities; and how these ideas can be part of the community plan directions.
- Read the social issues, urban health and safety background package (2.2 MB)
Transportation online questionnaire

February 25, 2013 – If you were unable to attend our transportation workshops on February 13 or 16, it is not too late to share your thoughts. Our workshop materials and questions are available online until March 17, 2013.

Parks and public spaces online questionnaire

February 25, 2013 – Our parks and public spaces online questionnaire is now closed. Stay tuned for transportation and be sure to register for our upcoming housing workshop.

Housing in Grandview-Woodland workshop

February 15, 2013 – The next workshop in our Neighbourhood Planning through Dialogue series will look at housing in Grandview-Woodland. Join us to discuss issues and offer your input on how the City can best support housing in the neighbourhood, and how directions on these elements can be integrated into the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Read the housing background package (1.6 MB)
Parks and public spaces online questionnaire

February 8, 2013 – If you were unable to attend our Parks and Public Spaces workshops on January 30 and February 2, it is not too late to share your view. Our workshop materials and questions are available online until February 23, 2013.

Arts and culture online questionnaire

February 5, 2013 – If you were unable to attend our Arts and Culture workshops on December 3 and January 23, it is not too late to give us your opinion. Our workshop materials and questions are available online until February 15, 2013. Review our workshop presentation, and then tell us what you think in our online survey.
- This survey is now closed – thank you for your interest.
Transportation workshops

February 4, 2013 – We've got two new workshops coming up to talk about transportation in Grandview-Woodland. We'll discuss the current transportation options in the neighbourhood; what can we do to improve or enhance transportation; and how these ideas can be part of the community plan directions.

Workshops are free, but registration is required. Both sessions will be the same, so you only need to sign up for one.

Read the transportation background package (February 2013) (3.5 MB)

Heritage and character online discussion

February 1, 2013 – The online discussion on heritage and culture is now closed. Thank you for your input.

Parks and public space workshops

January 22, 2013 – Come and discuss parks and public space in Grandview-Woodland at our next Neighbourhood Planning through Dialogue workshop. It's your chance to talk about the issues and opportunities and share your ideas on the ways the City can help improve and maintain parks and public space in the neighbourhood. We'll also look at how all this fits into the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Workshops are free, but registration is required. Both sessions will be the same, so you only need to sign up for one.

Read the parks and public space background package (3 MB)

Join the discussion online

January 9, 2013 – If you can't make it to a workshop or would prefer to provide input from the comfort of your own home, our workshop questions will be posted around the date of each workshop and will be available for 10 days. Stay tuned for details or be notified when each questionnaire is available online by joining our email list today (see sign-up form on right).

Heritage and character workshops

January 2, 2013 – The next workshop in our Neighbourhood Planning through Dialogue series will look at heritage and character in Grandview-Woodland. Join us to discuss issues and offer your input on how the City can best support heritage and character in the neighbourhood and how directions on these elements can be integrated into the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

The workshop is free, but registration is required.

Read the heritage and character background package (5.4 MB)

Arts and culture workshops

November 22, 2012 – The new Grandview-Woodland Community Plan will set out long-term directions for the neighbourhood, including ones for arts and culture. Join us at a workshop to discuss arts and culture issues and offer your input on how the City can support its arts scene as effectively as possible.

Workshops are free, but registration is required. Both sessions will be the same, so you only need to sign up for one.

Read the arts and culture background package (2.7 MB)

An online component will be available in January.

Foundational principles at open houses

November 2, 2012 – More than 150 people came to our open houses in September and October at the Cultch, Legion and Princeton Grill. These open houses were designed to get feedback on foundational principles that will guide the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

The principles are intended to inform comprehensive planning in the neighbourhood and are derived from a range of city-wide policies, including the Greenest City Action Plan, Housing and Homelessness Strategy, Culture Plan and many others.

Participants reviewed the principles to see how they aligned with community input on Grandview-Woodland’s key assets, opportunities and issues. They were also invited to help “translate” the principles and objectives to the neighbourhood level.
- Review the principles and boards from the events
- See photos from the events
Open houses on community planning policies and principles

We took the priorities we heard from you over the last few months and connected them with city-wide policies to come up with some foundational principles that will guide the Grandview-Woodland plan. Come to the open house to learn more and offer your thoughts.
- Event date: September 29, 2012, 12:00pm noon – 4:00pm
  Location: 1895 Venables Street, The Cultch (at Victoria Drive)
- Event date: October 2, 2012, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: 2205 Commercial Drive, Royal Canadian Legion (at 6th Avenue)
- Event date: October 4, 2012, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  Location: 1901 Powell Street, Princeton Grill (near Victoria Drive)
October 3, 2012 – The information boards from the latest open houses are now online, providing a summary of our planning principles and how they’re shaped by city-wide and regional policies/initiatives and community input.
- Review the information boards
Neighbourhood walking tour

City staff are hosting a series of neighbourhood urban design walking tours for community members. Four tours will take place, looking at Broadway and Commercial, Nanaimo Street, Cedar Cove (north of Hastings), and Hastings Street.

September 30, 2012
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 12:15-4:00 pm
1607 East Hastings Street (near Commercial Drive)
- Learn more about the walking tour
Maps about neighbourhood assets, issues, and opportunities now available

September 2012 – Remember the asset mapping that we were doing at our community events? We asked people to help us map the important places in the neighbourhood… and in so doing collected just over 1000 different ‘points’ from the community. This was one of the most popular activities we did over the past few months… and the exercise appealed to people of all ages and backgrounds.

We’ve since taken the big paper maps, digitized the data, and categorized the input we received – assigning each point to one or more key planning themes (e.g., housing, transportation, etc.). The work is still ‘in progress’ – we’ll be turning these maps into still other kinds of tools for our Phase II work – but the first draft is available for you to look at.
- View the asset maps
Grandview-Woodland photo contest winners chosen

August 16, 2012 – Congratulations to the creative folks in the community who are the Grandview-Woodland photo contest winners! Twenty photos were selected – 10 in the People's Choice category and 10 in the Jury Selection category. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send submissions and to the jury members (Damian, Wendy and Cyndy) for taking the time to select the winners.

The photo site will remain open through to the end of 2012 so you can keep submitting, rating, and commenting on photos.
- View the contest winners
Community assets, issues, and opportunities prize winners

August 8, 2012 – Thank you to everyone who completed the Community Assets, Issues and Opportunities Questionnaire. Here are the prize draw winners who were randomly selected after submitting a questionnaire and “Picture This” comment card:
- Catherine – two tickets to the PNE
- Lynda – two tickets to the Orpheum Theatre
- Lisa – $10 gift certificate to JJ Bean
Report-out events on community assets, issues, and opportunities

July 2012 – The Grandview-Woodland planning team reported out on what the community wants for the future of their neighbourhood at three outdoor events on July 16 (Commercial Drive), July 28 (Pandora Park) and July 29 (Grandview Park).

The results from the asset mapping, questionnaire and open houses were on display and visitors were treated to hot dogs at Pandora and Grandview Parks.
- View photos from these events on flickr
- Review the information display boards
Strides for Stroke 2012

June 23, 2012 – Lead planner, Andrew Pask, joined the local community at a fundraiser awareness event for stroke survivors. Participants at the event stopped by to find out more about the community plan, sign up on the Grandview-Woodland mailing list, and to comment on what they love and what they would like to see change in the community.

National Aboriginal Day

June 21, 2012 – The Grandview-Woodland planning team set up an interactive display at the National Aboriginal Day celebration at Trout Lake engaging people who attended the celebration to get involved with the community plan. People took the opportunity to share their ideas on the future of Grandview-Woodland.

Jane’s Walk recap and dialogue

June 19, 2012 – The City of Vancouver, Museum of Vancouver and Spacing Vancouver revisited the special Jane's Walk tours that were held in Marpole, Grandview-Woodland and the West End in Home: An Exploration of 3 Vancouver Communities. This event, held at the Nauseam of Vancouver brought together planners and tour leaders from Marpole, Grandview-Woodland and the West End along with residents for a reflective dialogue that explored similarities between the three neighbourhoods currently undergoing community plans.
- Learn more about the Jane's Walk series
Car Free Day

June 17, 2012 – The Grandview-Woodland planning team, with the City’s Transportation 2040 team and the Home Energy Loan Program joined the festivities at Commercial Drive’s Car Free Day on Sunday, June 17. Information about the planning process was provided, questionnaires were available and people shared their ideas for the future of Grandview-Woodland.

Grandview-Woodland photo contest

June 17, 2012 – Our Grandview-Woodland photo contest is now closed. We will announce the winners soon. If you would still like to share your images of the neighbourhood, the photo site will remain open through to the end of 2012 so you can submit photos, add comments, and rate images.

Italian Day 2012!

June 10, 2012 – Planners joined the festivities on Commercial Drive to experience “La Dolce Vita” and to spread the word about the 18-21 month community planning program in Grandview-Woodland. Hundreds of people placed dots and wrote comments about what they love and what they would like to see change in Grandview-Woodland.
- View photos from this event on Flickr
Workshop to explore neighbourhood energy futures

June 9, 2012 – The second workshop on energy futures took place in the grand Simon Baker room at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre on Saturday, June 9. Together with facilitators from UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability and City of Vancouver staff, 35 participants worked together to plan and design what low carbon neighbourhoods might look like in the future. After facilitators introduced the Grandview-Woodland community, highlighting land use and energy trends of the community.

Community assets, issues and opportunities questionnaire

June 8, 2012 – We need your input and ideas to help assess community priorities in Grandview-Woodland. The Community Assets, Issues and Opportunities. The questionnaire will help us to identify what we have in the area now, what you feel we need and ways we can improve things. Your answers will shape the planning process over the next 18-21 months. (The questionnaire closed on June 29.)

Open houses to launch community planning process

May 16, 2012 – Café Deux Soleils hosted the second Grandview-Woodland Community Plan Open House, offering residents the chance to share their ideas on the future of Grandview-Woodland.

May 13, 2012 – The City held a Community Planning Open House, which featured an opportunity to learn more about the planning process, and how to get involved. The event feature music, face painting, button making, asset mapping, and more.
- View photos from this event on Flickr
- Review the information display boards
Grandview-Woodland photo contest

May 13, 2012 – Show us the hidden gems, your favourite routes, the places you like to visit, or the ones you choose to avoid, in this community planning photo contest. Submit your favourite photos, and we will choose the winners.(The contest closed on June 17.)

Stone Soup Festival

May 12, 2012 – The planning team joined the Stone Soup Festival at Britannia Square to celebrate the culture of food and community, as well as spread the word about the planning program.

Storytelling launch event

May 11, 2012 – We held the Grandview-Woodland Community Storytelling Event at the WISE Hall. It was hosted by local storyteller Naomi Steinberg, and featured local resident and musical talent, Jess Hill.
- View photos from this event on Flickr
- Watch the stories on video
Grandview-Woodland walking tour

May 6, 2012 – Coordinated by the City of Vancouver and its partners, Museum of Vancouver and Spacing Vancouver, residents joined hosts Dan Freeman and Marta Farevaag Long as they explored the diversity of features that make Grandview-Woodland unique. City of Vancouver planner, Andrew Pask, was on hand to answer questions about the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan and discuss opportunities to get involved. This walk was park of the Jane’s Walk series.
- Learn more about the Jane's Walk series
Grandview-Woodland plan Council vote

July 28, 2011 – City Council voted to direct staff to begin a new community plan program for Grandview-Woodland.
- Read the council report recommending the community plan

Documents
Community plan
Pace of Change bulletin and materials

This bulletin provides information that explains the Pace of Change policy found in section 7.1.5 of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.
- Read the Pace of Change bulletin (190 KB)
- Read the memo to Council - Pace of Change update (February 2023) (340 KB)
Background reports and documents
- "Community Plans: Next Steps" on presenting next steps for community planning work in four neighbourhoods
- Council report: "Next Community Plans: Terms of Reference" (March 7, 2012) (2 MB)
  on approving terms of reference and a policy on rezoning and heritage revitalization agreements
- Grandview-Woodland Community Plan Terms of Reference (March 2012) (602 KB)
  on the purpose, structure, and process of community planning
- Interim Rezoning Policy (33 KB)
  on consideration of rezoning applications and heritage revitalization agreements during community planning process
About Grandview-Woodland

Community profiles
- 2014 community profile (14 MB)
- 2012 community profile (2.5 MB)
Development capacity estimates

Estimates how much new housing could be built in the area
- 2012 development capacity estimates (1.5 MB)
Census profile open data
About the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly

Terms of Reference
- Final Terms of Reference for the Grandview-Woodland Citizens' Assembly (June 2014) (120 KB)
Background documents
Project details
Project phases - Process to update the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan

Below is an overview of the phases of activity associated with the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan.

Note: The initial Terms of Reference call for a four-phase planning process lasting 18 to 21 months (March 2012 – December 2013). In September 2013, Council approved an extension for the process. The following is a revised timeline.

Phase 1: Launch (spring 2012)
- Compile relevant city-wide policies
- Review the existing research on neighbourhood issues
- Discuss the needs, challenges, and opportunities related to the plan's key areas of focus with the community
- Develop a local area profile
Phase 2.1: Plan and policy generation (fall 2012 – summer 2013)
- Develop draft community-wide policies
- Create draft sub-area plans
- Create community action projects and plans
Phase 2.2: Council-approved process extension and engagement research (fall 2013 – spring 2014)
- Explore ways to create new and expanded engagement opportunities for a renewed planning process
- Explore ways to develop a Citizens’ Assembly, based on best practices and community input
Phase 2.3: Plan and policy revisions, including Citizens’ Assembly activities (summer 2014 – spring 2015)
- Civic lottery and recruitment process for Citizens’ Assembly
- 11 Citizens’ Assembly meetings and 3 public roundtables; additional information on the Citizens’ Assembly can be found on the Citizens' Assembly website
- 7 City-led sub-area workshops and walking tours, open to all community members
Phase 3: Draft plan (June 25, 2016)
- Prepare a draft community plan that combines the community-wide policies and sub-area plans
- Identify recommended priorities and other implementation-related activities
- Conduct a final, broad public review of the draft plan
Phase 4: Plan approval (July 2016)
- Modify and refine the draft plan based on feedback
- Prepare a report for Council
- Forward the draft plan to Council for adoption, and to the Park Board and the School Board for consideration of parks and recreation, or education-related matters
Planning area
Work leading up to this community plan
The City has conducted a number of planning programs in Grandview-Woodland since the 1970s:
- 1970s: A neighbourhood improvement program used federal funds to improve parks, schools, and social service facilities.
- 1979 – 1983: The first Grandview-Woodland Area Policy Plan was created, providing policy for growth and change for much of the local area.
- The Local Area Plan led to the current C-2C/C-2C1 commercial zoning along Commercial Drive, and the RM-4 apartment zoning east of that, both of which provide a better control on the quality and appearance of development.
  - C-2C/C-2C1 commercial zoning (100 KB)
  - RM-4 apartment zoning (77 KB)
- 1987: The City created the Broadway Station Area Plan because of the first SkyTrain line, which led to revised zoning and design guidelines for development near the Broadway and Commercial station to address SkyTrain impacts.
  - Broadway Station Area Plan (2.3 MB)
- 1997: The City introduced a design review for the RT-4 and RT-5 zones after consulting and polling residents.
  - RT-4 and RT-5 zones (1.5 MB)
- 1998: As a result of the second Skytrain line and station at Broadway and Commercial – and in keeping with the Kensington Cedar Cottage (KCC) Community Vision adopted for the neighbouring KCC area – the City undertook a new Broadway and Commercial Precinct Plan to address streetscape and open space improvements, a retail study, and a review of the various C zones regulations and guidelines.
  - Broadway and Commercial Precinct Plan
- 2006: Improvements to Commercial-Broadway Station were identified through Translink's Broadway/Commercial Transit Village Plan. The plan was developed through consultation with stakeholder groups, including local business and residents organizations.
  - Broadway/Commercial Transit Village Plan - Part A (2.2 MB)
  - Broadway/Commercial Transit Village Plan - Part B & C (4 MB)
Background documents from other previous plans
- Kensington Cedar-Cottage Community Vision (1998) (4 MB)
  The Kensington Cedar-Cottage Community Vision was approved in 1998. Portions of that neighbourhood, between Broadway and 12th Avenue, are also included in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan study area.
- Hastings Sunrise Community Vision (2004) (1.2 MB)
  The Hastings Sunrise Community Vision was approved in 2004, and included policy direction on parts of the Grandview-Woodland local area, specifically in the Cedar Cove area north of Hastings Street.
Land use and development guidelines
- City land use and development policies and guidelines
- Zoning district map (2 MB)
- Broadway/Commercial C-2C Guidelines (2 MB)
Additional land use and development guidelines
History of Grandview-Woodland