Council approves rezoning application
July 25, 2017 – Council approved the Rezoning Application following the public hearing on July 20, 2017 and regular council on July 25, 2017.
Once conditions for enactment have been met, staff anticipate a development permit process will commence.
Council adopts amended Policy Statement
February 5, 2014 – Council adopted the Pearson Dogwood Policy Statement after staff amended housing and support options for seniors and persons with disabilities. The amendments came from more staff consultation with government health partners and community groups to resolve concerns and better articulate a vision for care.
At a future date, Vancouver Coastal Health will start the rezoning process to redevelop the Pearson Dogwood site. Staff will report back to Council on the final community amenity package and associated financial strategy as part of the rezoning.
Council calls for additional dialogue on Policy Statement
January 22, 2014 – The Planning, Transportation, and Environment Committee passed a motion calling for additional dialogue on health care housing, service models, and delivery with the following groups:
- City of Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee
- Pearson Residents Redevelopment Group
- Members of the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Council to review Policy Statement on January 22
January 14, 2014 – The first phase of planning for the Pearson Dogwood Lands is nearing completion. City Council will consider approval of new policy for Pearson Dogwood at the Planning, Transportation, and Environment Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 9:30am.
The Pearson Dogwood Policy Statement is a framework that establishes principles and objectives relating to land use, density, building forms and heights, parks and open spaces, community amenities, transportation, and sustainability.
Tell us what you think of the draft concept plan for Pearson Dogwood Lands
September 12, 2013 – If you can't make it to one of the September open houses (September 12 or 14), or prefer to provide input in the comfort of your own home, this is your chance. Share your thoughts on the draft concept plan for Pearson Dogwood by completing our online questionnaire.
Thank you for your interest - the questionnaire closed on October 7, 2013.
Join us at open houses on the draft concept plan, September 12 and 14
September 6, 2013 – Attend this final round of open houses in a year-long series to learn about the draft concept plan for Pearson Dogwood Lands. Provide your comments and ask questions to staff from the City and Vancouver Coastal Health. After, staff will create and present a Policy Statement to Council for approval at the end of the year.
Date: Thursday, September 12, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Date: Saturday, September 14, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Questionnaire summary from Pearson Dogwood Lands Open House #2 released
July 11, 2013 – We have summarized responses to the questionnaire that we conducted online and at our June 2013 open houses. The questionnaire asked the public to evaluate three planning concepts for Pearson Dogwood, based on a series of guiding principles drafted by City staff.
You can also view an additional summary prepared by our event co-hosts,Vancouver Coastal Health, based on "sticky note" feedback received at these open houses.
Tell us what you think about the draft planning concepts for the Pearson Dogwood Lands
June 10, 2013 – If you were unable to attend the open houses in early June, or prefer to respond in the comfort of your own home, this is your chance! Share your views on the draft planning concepts for the Pearson Dogwood Lands by taking our online questionnaire. See the information boards in the documents tab.
The questionnaire closed on June 21, 2013. Thank you for your interest.
Upcoming open houses on goals, objectives, and draft concepts
May 27, 2013 – A second set of open houses are scheduled for June. Drop by to review the background materials and the project's goals and objectives and to go over the draft planning concepts. It's your chance to speak with staff from the City and Vancouver Coastal Health, who will be on hand to answer questions and receive your feedback.
Date: Thursday, June 6, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Date: Saturday, June 8, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Have your say online
February 1, 2013 – For ten days, we invited people to fill out an online survey to let us know what they thought about the objectives for the policy statement and future of the site.
First open houses for planning process
January 10, 2013 – The first phase of the planning process for this site in now underway. Join us at our first open house meetings to learn more about the goals and objectives of the project and provide your feedback. Staff from the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health will be available to receive your input and answer any questions.
Date: Thursday, January 31, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Date: Saturday, February 2, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 601 West 59th Avenue, Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project Office
Council approves public engagement process to reimagine the Pearson Dogwood Lands
April 2009 – City Council approved a process funded by Vancouver Coastal Health to engage the community and proponent on how this property can be redeveloped to meet the aspirations of the community, VCH, and the City. This process was delayed to provide VCH more time to ensure sufficient resources were in place.
Pearson Dogwood Policy Statement
George Pearson Centre was built as a tuberculosis sanatorium in 1952. Currently, it houses 120 residents who live with a range of physical disabilities. The facility includes a warm-water pool that is a valuable asset for rehabilitation. The site is also home to Dogwood Lodge, which was built approximately 30 years ago and provides complex care to 113 seniors. Both facilities are operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.