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West End:Exploring the Community

Table of Contents

The Community Profile highlights key aspects of the West End and its residents. This background information is intended to help inform discussions about the various planning issues that will be addressed through the community planning process.

The structure of the document is based on the five key theme areas outlined in the West End Community Plan Terms of Reference.

2011 Statistics Canada census data are used where available; otherwise 2006 census data are the most recent. Additional 2011 census data will continue to be released throughout 2012 and 2013. Periodic updates to the Profile will be made as these data are received.

Throughout the Profile comparisons are made to 1986 census data as this year was the last census taken prior to the last community plans and zoning changes being implemented in the West End.

Introduction

1

2

3

4

5

6

Introduction & Context

Demographics

Housing

Neighbourhood Character

Heritage

Transportation

Local Economy 7

Built Form p.43 | Public Spaces p.55 | Community Facilities p.65

Davie p.93 | Denman p.97 | Robson p.101| Alberni p.105

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West End Community Profile 2012

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Introduction & Context 1


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The West End is a vibrant, diverse, walkable, and densely populated community surrounded by world-class parks and beaches, as well as Vancouver’s downtown and Central Business District.

The West End includes the Davie Village—traditionally a hub for the city’s LGBTQ community—and Denman Street, which together provide local shopping, services and restaurants. This area also has high-end retail on Robson and Alberni Streets.

The green, leafy residential streets and the diversity of building forms and architectural styles are defining elements of the West End’s unique character.

Introduction

Welcome to the West End! 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

City of Vancouver

incorporated

English Bay beach sand is pumped in & streetcars are

introduced

St. Paul’sHospital opens

Lord RobertsSchool opens

Policy caps buildings to 6

storeys max

6 storeys cap islifted; rental

highrises built

Residentialareas down

zoned

First Symphonyof Fire held at

English Bay

Lions Gate Bridge opens

The West End is largely built

“New Liverpool” subdivision - Burrard

to Stanley Park

District Lot 185 is purchased for $550.75

Constructionbegins on the

seawall

Commercial and Residential Area

Policy Plans

Barclay HeritageSquare officiallyopens

Central AreaPlan approved

Mini-parks begin being built to

calm traffic 1862

1886

1890s

1887

1894

1907

1917

1927

1930s

1938

1978

1990

1973 1985

1986

1973

1969

Mole Hillredevelopmentapproved and “Davie Village” is named

1999

1991

1957Rate of Change Policy adopted to protect rental housing1996

2013West EndCommunity Plan

1987

First Pride Parade


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1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

City of Vancouver

incorporated

English Bay beach sand is pumped in & streetcars are

introduced

St. Paul’sHospital opens

Lord RobertsSchool opens

Policy caps buildings to 6

storeys max

6 storeys cap islifted; rental

highrises built

Residentialareas down

zoned

First Symphonyof Fire held at

English Bay

Lions Gate Bridge opens

The West End is largely built

“New Liverpool” subdivision - Burrard

to Stanley Park

District Lot 185 is purchased for $550.75

Constructionbegins on the

seawall

Commercial and Residential Area

Policy Plans

Barclay HeritageSquare officiallyopens

Central AreaPlan approved

Mini-parks begin being built to

calm traffic 1862

1886

1890s

1887

1894

1907

1917

1927

1930s

1938

1978

1990

1973 1985

1986

1973

1969

Mole Hillredevelopmentapproved and “Davie Village” is named

1999

1991

1957Rate of Change Policy adopted to protect rental housing1996

2013West EndCommunity Plan

1987

First Pride Parade


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0 250

meters

500

West End Boundary

Stanley Park

English Bay

Burrard Inlet

False Creek

West Georgia Street

Burrard

Street

Burrard Bridge

Cam

bie

Brid

ge

Granville

Bridge

Community Plan Area

Comments:

The West End Local Area was established in 1969 as one of the City of Vancouver Local Areas.

The West End is situated between West Georgia Street, Burrard Street, Stanley Park and English Bay. It comprises 204 hectares, making up 35% of the downtown peninsula (not including Stanley Park).

There are 112 blocks in the West End.


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0 250

meters

500

Streets

West End

Coal Harbout

Central Business District

Gastown

Downtown South

False Creek North

Yaletown

Northeast False Creek

Chinatown

Parks

Stanley Park

English Bay

Burrard Inlet

False Creek

Burrard Bridge

Cam

bie

Brid

ge

West Georgia Street

Burrard

Street

Granville

Bridge

Robson St

West Georgia St

Dunsmuir St

West Hastings St

Water St

Smithe StNelson StPacific St

Pacific Blvd

Queb

ec S

t

2nd Ave

Mai

n St

Mai

n St

Pacific Blvd

Davie St

Beach Ave

Cornwall Ave

West 4th Ave

Thurlow St

Granvil

le St

Denman St

West End

Coal Harbour

Central Business District Gastown

Chinatown

Northeast False Creek

False Creek North

Yaletown

Downtown South

Downtown Character Areas


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0 250

meters

500

Ceremonial Streets

Parks

Arterials

All other streets

Bike Lanes

Proposed Comox-Helmcken Greenway

Streets

Regional Transit

West End Boundary

Canada Line

Expo / Millenium Line

Canada Line Station

Expo / Millenium Line Station

Seabus

West Coast Express

Seabus Station

West Coast Express Station

Stanley Park

English Bay

Burrard Inlet

False Creek

Burrard Bridge

Granville

Bridge

Cam

bie

Brid

ge

West Georgia Street

Burrard

Street

Robson St

West Georgia St

Dunsmuir St

West Hastings St

Water St


Pacific Blvd

Queb

ec S

t

2nd Ave

Mai

n St

Mai

n St

Pacific Blvd

Davie St

Beach Ave

Cornwall Ave

West 4th Ave

Thurlow St

Granvil

le St

Denman St

Downtown Transportation


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0 250

meters

500

Streets

Parks

Rest of Downtown

West End

Shopping / Entertainment Streets

West End Boundary

Stanley Park

English Bay

Burrard Inlet

False Creek

Burrard Bridge

Granville

Bridge

Cam

bie

Brid

ge

West Georgia Street

Burrard

Street

Robson St

West Georgia St

Dunsmuir St

West Hastings St

Water St


Pacific Blvd

Queb

ec S

t

2nd Ave

Mai

n St

Mai

n St

Pacific Blvd

Davie St

Beach Ave

Cornwall Ave

West 4th Ave

Thurlow St

Granvil

le St

Denman St

Denman

Lower Davie Alberni

DavieVillage

LowerRobson

Robson Slopes

Robson Village

Robson

Square

Granville

Yaletown

Granville Island

Gastown

Chinatown

Shopping and Entertainment Streets


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Neighbourhood Sub Areas (est. 1986-87)*

Residential Neighbourhoods

The West End Residential Areas Policy Plan (1987) identified four distinct residential neighbourhoods, with special study required for the Georgia-Alberni sub-area. These five areas were distinguished based on their physical and social characteristics. This Plan provided the basis for five new RM (multi-family residential) zoning districts in the West End.

Commercial Areas

The West End Commercial Areas Policy Plan (1986) identified four distinct commercial areas based on their character and role in the community. This Plan provided the basis for the new C5 and C6 commercial zoning districts in the West End, with additional planning work required for the Georgia-Alberni sub-area.

*Note: To be reviewed through discussion with the community and staff.


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4000 200

metres

Primarily Commercial

Primarily Residential

Mixed Use


Streets

Parks

West End Boundary

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL STHELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

DAVIE ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Coal Harbour


Downtown South

Triangle West

Generalized Land Use (2012)

Comments:

The West End is a primarily residential neighbourhood, with three primarily commercial shopping streets serving the community.

Along the north and east ‘fringes’ is higher density mixed use development.


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Streets

West End Boundary

Zoning

C-5C-6CD-1DD

RM-5RM-5ARM-5BRM-5CRM-6

RS-1

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Zoning (2012)

Comments:

There are 30 CD-1 Zones in the West End.


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Multiple Dwelling Districts

RM-5, RM-5A, RM-5B & RM-5C

The intent is to permit a variety of residential developments and some compatible retail, office, service and institutional uses. Emphasis is placed on achieving development which is compatible with neighbouring development with respect to streetscape character, open spaces, view retention, sunlight access and privacy. The RM-5A, RM-5B and RM-5C Districts permit greater densities than RM-5.

The additional intent of the RM-5 District is to require developments suited to families with children. The additional intent of the RM-5C District is to permit a greater range of uses.

RM-6

The intent is to permit high density residential development and some compatible retail, cultural, recreational, service and institutional uses. Emphasis is placed on achieving development which recognizes the formal character of Georgia Street and is compatible with the West End residential character along Alberni Street.

Commercial Districts

C-5 & C-6

The intent is to provide for retail and services uses and forms of development which are compatible with the primarily residential character of the West End, and to provide for dwelling units designed compatibly with commercial uses.

Emphasis is placed on requiring the external design of buildings to be oriented to the pedestrian in terms of scale and functional considerations. The C-6 District provides a transition between Downtown and the West End by permitting a greater density and scale and range of uses than C-5.

Comprehensive Development Districts

DD (Downtown)

The intent of this District and accompanying official development plan is to ensure that all buildings and developments in the Downtown District meet the highest standards of design and amenity for the benefit of all users who live, work, shop or visit the Downtown.

CD-1

A separate CD-1 bylaw exists for each area or site zoned CD-1, tailor-made to the intended form of development.

Parks

RS-1

The original intent of the RS-1 zone is to maintain single-family residential character, however this zone only exists in the West End as the de facto zoning of the City’s larger parks.

Zoning Descriptions


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Demographics 2


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Population Growth

The census population was 44,543 in 2011. This is actually a small decline from 44,556 in 2006.

From 1971 to 2011 the West End’s population increased by 19%, while in the city overall it increased by 42%. In 2011, the West End contained 7.4% of the city’s total population.

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West EndCity of Vancouver

603,502

426,260 414,280

471,844

545,671

44,54337,515 36,950 38,408 42,103

City of VancouverWest End

Source: Statistics Canada census data


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Population Density

From the 1970s to the 1990s, the West End had the highest population density of any neighbourhood in the city. However, in the 2000s this began to change as other downtown neighbourhoods redeveloped with high-rise residential towers.

The West End is now the fourth most densely populated neighbourhood with an average of 217 persons per hectare.

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Triangle West

Citygate

Downtown South

West EndWest End

Granville Slopes

Coal Harbour

False Creek North

Yaletown

Downtown Eastside

Bridgehead


Population Density by Downtown Neighbourhood

47.8

Persons/hectare

p/ha

62.7

129.9

130.6

155.1

159.2

200.2

216.9

304.9

335.0

352.2

Stanley Park

English Bay

Burrard Inlet

False Creek

West End

Coal Harbour

TriangleWest


Downtown Eastside

False Creek North Citygate

Downtown South

Bridge-headGranville

SlopesYaletown

West End

Coal Harbour

TriangleWest


Downtown Eastside

False Creek North Citygate

Downtown South

Bridge-headGranville

SlopesYaletown

Source: 2011 Statistics Canada census data


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2011 West End City of VancouverAge Groups

19 and under 6% 17%20-39 48% 34%40-64 34% 36%65 and over 13% 14%

Age Profile

Source: 1986 & 2011 Statistics Canada census data

The 20-39 age group is consistently the largest, and is a much higher proportion compared to the city overall.

There has been some decrease in the proportion of seniors; however, with the aging of the 40-64 age group the proportion of seniors may increase.

Age 20-39Age 40-64

Age 65+Age 0-19

5%

28%

17%

50%

1986

6%

33%

11%

Age 20-39

Age 40-64

Age 65+ Age 0-19

50%

6%

48%34%

13%

2011


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Age Profile Over Time

Source: Statistics Canada census data*Note: Twenty-five years (six censuses) of West End age data (five year age ranges).

A unique aspect of the West End’s age profile is that the structure changes very little over time (unlike anywhere else in the city).* This, interestingly, means the population changes a lot. Every five years a group of people leaves to be replaced with a group of new people exactly the same ages as the previous group.

In the chart the wave of “baby boomers” can be seen moving across, but this shows up much less in the West End than anywhere else in the city.

There is no increase in seniors (actually fewer) and just a slight increase in young children, but no more older children.

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Children


Population & Density

There are 1,745 children (ages 0-14) in the West End. The proportion of children in the population (3.9%) is much lower compared to the city overall (11.8%). However, the West End contains the fourth highest density of children of any Local Area in the city, with an average of 8.8 children per hectare. This compares to 10.0/ha in Sunset, 9.7/ha in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, and 9.1/ha in Downtown. The city overall has an average of 6.4 children per hectare.

Schools

All three schools in the West End (Lord Roberts Elementary, Lord Roberts Annex, and King George Secondary) have capacity utilization at greater than 100%. Approximately 1,090 students are enrolled in these schools.

Local Area Children/HectareSunset 10.0Kensington-Cedar Cottage 9.7Downtown 9.1West End 8.8Renfrew-Collingwood 8.7City of Vancouver 6.4


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West End1.5

Average size of household

City of Vancouver2.2

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0.5

1

West End City of VancouverHousehold Size

Average household size is lower in the West End (1.5 persons) than in the city overall (2.2).

Of note, one person households comprise 59.1% of West End households, compared to 38.6% in the city overall.

Looking at household size by dwelling type, rowhouses/townhouses have the highest average household size at 1.9 persons. All other dwelling types (low/mid/high-rise apartments and detached houses) have average household sizes around 1.5 persons.


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Mother Tongue

English, 61.3%

French, 3.4%

Chinese, 5.2%

Japanese, 4.2%

Korean, 3.8%

Spanish, 2.9%

Other, 19.2%

Mother TongueWest EndCity of Vancouver

English, 49.1%

French, 1.7%

Chinese, 25.3%

Japanese, 1.2%Korean, 1.4%Spanish, 1.5%

Other, 19.8%

City of VancouverResidents whose mother tongue is English are much more predominant in the West End (61%) compared to the city overall (49%).

The West End has a much lower proportion of residents whose mother tongue is Chinese (5%) compared to the city overall (25%).



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West End City of VancouverAge

Median Age 37.4 38.6

Language – Mother TongueEnglish 61.3% 49.1%French 3.4% 1.7%Chinese 5.2% 25.3%Japanese 4.2% 1.2%Korean 3.8% 1.4%Spanish 2.9% 1.5%Other 19.2% 19.8%

MobilityPopulation who moved since last census

66.4% 50.2%

HouseholdsNumber of private households 28,995 253,210One-person households 59.1% 38.6%Average size of household 1.5 2.2Median household income* $38,581 $47,299 Population in low income households

32.8% 26.6%

FamiliesNumber of families 8,710 145,605Children living at home 3,535 148,545Single parent families 10.0% 16.2%

Key Demographic Facts

*Note: “Median” indicates half of all responses were greater than this figure and half were less.Source: 2006 Statistics Canada census data

Nearly two thirds of residents (66.4%) moved since the last census, which is a much higher proportion than in the city overall (50.2%).

The West End serves as the “landing pad” for many newcomers. Thus, while it contains 7.4% of the city’s population, it received 14% of new Vancouverites in the 2001-2006 period.

Median household income ($38,581) is lower than in the city overall ($47,299).

The percentage of the population in low income households (32.8%) is higher than in the city overall (26.6%).

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Employment

Approximately 28,000 West End residents are in the employed labour force. They are primarily employed in sales and service; business, finance and administration; management; natural and applied sciences; and social science, education, government service and religion.

Compared to the city overall, a much lower proportion of West End residents are employed in trades, transport and equipment operation; primary industry; and processing, manufacturing and utilities.

The unemployment rate of West End residents was 5.7% in 2006, which was slightly lower than in the city overall (6.0%).


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National Occupational Classification


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Location of Employment

More than half of employed West End residents work in the downtown peninsula (52%), and nearly two thirds work in Vancouver’s central area (64%). This proximity to employment encourages sustainable transportation choices for the journey to work.

About 9.7% of West End residents work from home, compared to 8.6% in the city overall.

22%

5%2%

Rest of Vancouver 7%

Outside Vancouver 29%

22%30%

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Housing 3


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Housing Stock

Apartment under 5 storeys

Other (1%

)

Apartment 5 or more storeys

24%

75%

Other (1%

)


Apartment 5 or more storeys

22%

77%


The vast majority of West End dwellings are in mid-rise or high-rise apartment buildings.

The percentage of dwellings in low-rise buildings (under five storeys) went down slightly from 1986 to 2006.

Since 2006 there have been several large residential completions in the West End ‘fringe areas’, including the 61-storey Shangri-La (2008) on West Georgia Street and the 42-storey Patina (2010) on Burrard Street.

1986 2006


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Tenure*

Owned

Rented

9%

91%

Owned

Rented

19%

81%

*Note: “Tenure” refers to whether the household owns or rents their private dwelling.**Note: “Rented dwellings” include market rental units, non-market units, and secondary rental market units such as rented condos.


The percentage of rented dwellings** is decreasing (from 91% in 1986 to 81% in 2006); however, this is still much higher than in the city overall, where 52% of dwellings are rented.

The median income of renters ($34,922) is lower than owners ($57,171).

1986 2006


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Market rental and non-market units comprise 69% of the total housing units in the West End, which is much higher than in the city overall (32%).

The West End plays a major role in providing market rental units in the city, with 30% of the citywide total.

A portion of All Other Housing Units, which are primarily condominiums, are part of the secondary rental market.

Overall Housing Mix*

Housing Type West End % of Total City of Vancouver % of Total West End as % of CityNon-Market Units 1,973 6.2% 24,160 8.4% 8.2%Market Rental Units 19,984 62.8% 66,966 23.3% 29.8%All Other Housing Units* 9,848 31.0% 196,059 68.3% 5.0%TOTAL 31,805 100.0% 287,185 100.0% 11.1%

*Note: “Market rental” is purpose-built rental housing, renting at market rates. “Non-market” housing is subsidized rental housing, and includes public housing, non-profit housing, and co-operative housing. “All Other Housing Units” include owner occupied units and secondary rental

market units such as rented condos.Sources: Coriolis Consulting Corp. - Purpose Built Rental Housing Inventory and Risk Analysis

City of Vancouver Non-Market Housing Inventory2011 Statistics Canada census data


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4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

Properties WithoutHousing Units

Non-Market

All Other Housing

Properties With Housing Units

Market Rental

Rate of Change Areas(RM Zones)

Streets

West End Boundary

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Housing Types - Location

Comments:

Rate of Change regulations are intended to maintain rental housing by requiring one-for-one replacement of demolished rental units in redevelopment projects involving six or more dwelling units. This applies to all RM zones in the West End.


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Unit Size


441 788

403 402 434

4,563

11,207

6,095

3,023 3,209

1,517

701

807

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701

746 700

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703

969

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Square Footage Over Time

Since 1900, over 31,000 housing units have been constructed in the West End. The vast majority (92%) of construction has occurred since 1950, with a major spike in the number of units constructed in the 1960s.

There is a misconception that the average size of units constructed has gradually decreased over time, however the data indicate otherwise.

From 1900 to the 1970s, the average size of new units remained fairly consistent, fluctuating mostly between 700 and 800 square feet.

Since the 1980s, the average size of new units has increased dramatically to over 1,000 square feet across the West End. This indicates an increasing share of two and three bedroom units are being constructed. These units are primarily in condominiums.


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*Note: The chart shows total dwelling units by number of bedrooms and building type.Source: 2006 Statistics Canada census data

Bedrooms by Building Type

Nearly half (47%) of all occupied dwellings in the West End are one bedroom units in mid- or high-rise apartments.*

Studio units in mid- or high-rise apartments are the next most common dwelling type (16% of total).

Housing appropriate for families with children is considered to be units with two or more bedrooms. In the West End, 19% of all units have two or more bedrooms. However, only 2% of all units have three or more bedrooms.

Most units (72%) with two or more bedrooms are in mid- or high-rise apartments.


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Rented dwellings are the predominant form of tenure in the city’s downtown peninsula and inner neighbourhoods.

Overall, 18% of the city’s rental housing stock is located in the West End (23,315 units).

The downtown peninsula, including the West End, contains 29% of the city’s rental housing stock.

Rental Housing in the City


1986 2006Rented Dwellings By Local Area


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Market Rental Housing

Age of Stock

Most of the purpose-built rental housing in the West End was built from the 1950s to the 1970s. In fact, 94% of the market rental housing stock was built before 1980 (approximately 18,850 out of 19,980 total units).

Consequently, the stock of purpose-built rental housing in the West End is aging; very little rental housing has been built in recent decades.

New Units Since 1986

Three buildings with purpose-built rental housing have been completed in the West End since 1986, providing 208 market rental units.

No new purpose-built rental buildings have been completed in the RM residential zones since 1986.

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Zoning Address Name Storeys Year Completed UnitsC-5 760 Denman St 2 1990 4C-5 1106 Davie St 3 1995 5DD 1016 Nelson St Wesley Place 22 2002 199

Sources: 2009 Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation dataCoriolis Consulting Corp. - Purpose Built Rental Housing Inventory and Risk Analysis


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Market Rental Vacancy Rate

In 2011, the West End market rental vacancy rate was 0.6%. From 1997 to 2011 the vacancy rate averaged 0.7%, which was lower than in Metro Vancouver overall (1.5%).

The West End market rental vacancy rate was as low as 0.2% from 2006 to 2008.

A vacancy rate below 1% indicates most rental units in an area are being occupied shortly after becoming vacant. This typically means that households have greater difficulty finding a place to rent.

Metro Overall

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Source: Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation Rental Market Surveys


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For all dwellings, the proportion of households spending over 30% of income on housing is 43% in the West End, compared to 37% in the city overall.*

For rented dwellings, the proportion of households spending over 30% of income on housing is 47% in the West End, compared to 45% in the city overall.

The average rent for a West End one bedroom apartment

is $1,151 (the citywide average is $1,045). For a renter

household with the median income this is considered

unaffordable, as approximately 35% of income would be

devoted to rent.

Affordability

*Note: According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the cost of adequate shelter should not exceed 30% of household income.Sources: Statistics Canada 2006 census data

2011 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation data


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Key Housing Facts

West End City of VancouverDwellings Occupied private dwellings 28,955 253,385 Dwellings per hectare 141.9 22.1

Type of dwelling Single-detached house 0.1% 19.1% Semi-detached house 0.0% 1.5% Detached duplex 0.1% 16.9% Row house 0.5% 3.3% Apartment, under 5 storeys 22.2% 34.8% Apartment, 5 or more storeys 76.9% 24.2%

Tenure Rental 80.5% 51.9% Owner 19.5% 48.1%


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Built Form


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Evolution of Built Form in the West End

The West End has a diverse built form resulting from the different phases of development that occured as the community continually evolved.

Starting in the 1890s, the West End forest was logged and gradually replaced with a mix of modest and grand Victorian homes. In the 1910s, the community’s second stage of development began. Apartments were built, homes along Robson, Denman and Davie Streets (which carried streetcar lines) were redeveloped as shops, and larger homes were converted into rooming houses. City building regulations, which lasted until 1956, restricted these early masonry buildings to a maximum of six storeys, and wood frame buildings to a maximum of three storeys.

During the 1930s and 40s, development of low-rise apartments occurred throughout the community. The late 1950s brought the fourth stage of redevelopment to the West End. These changes were mainly in response to zoning changes and technological advancements which allowed for cheaper and higher quality multi-storey construction. The majority of high-rise apartment development occurred between 1962 and 1975 when more than 220 high-rises were built. In 1969 and 1973 the residential areas were down-zoned to help address residents’ concerns about changes in their community.

In the 1980s, City Council initiated local area planning programs in the West End. The Commercial and Residential Area Policy Plans were completed in 1986 and 1987 respectively, and led to new zoning for these areas. Since 1989, most major new residential developments have occured in the Burrard and Georgia-Alberni ‘fringe areas’.

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Gabriola

1531 Davie St1901

Kensington

1386 Nicola St.1912

Queen Anne Gardens

1235 Nelson St.1931

Parkwood Apartments

1122 Pendrell St1955

Beach Towers

1600 Beach Ave

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1403 Beach

1403 Beach Ave1993

Example Buildings:

1887New Liverpool

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1929Zoning caps buildings

to 6 storeys max

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Gabriola

1531 Davie St1901

Kensington

1386 Nicola St.1912

Queen Anne Gardens

1235 Nelson St.1931

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1122 Pendrell St1955

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1600 Beach Ave

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1403 Beach Ave1993

Example Buildings:

1887New Liverpool

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1929Zoning caps buildings

to 6 storeys max

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Community Plan


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Streets

West End Boundary

Fringe Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Rate of Development

The overall rate of development in the West End has been declining since the 1960s, which was the peak of the high-rise apartment building boom in the residential zones.

An increasing share of new development has been in the ‘fringe areas’ along Burrard Street and the Georgia-Alberni corridor. Zoning in these areas is primarly Downtown District (DD) or CD-1.

Development in the commercial zones peaked in the 1970s and declined significantly thereafter.

Streets

West End Boundary

Fringe Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Streets

West End Boundary

Fringe Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Streets

West End Boundary

Fringe Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST


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Streets

West End Boundary

Fringe Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST


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Major Residential constructed after 1988 (>11 storeys)

Streets

Parks

West End Boundary

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Comments:

Approximately 4,100 net additional residential units were added to the West End since the 1989 zoning change in the RM (multi-family residential) zones. However, over three quarters (77%) of these net additional units were built north of Robson Street or along the west side of Burrard Street, where zoning is DD (Downtown District) or CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District).

Where Has Growth Occurred Since 1988?


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Streets

West End Boundary

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

Land UseCultural or RecreationalPark or Playing Field

Single Family DwellingSingle Family Dwelling with SuiteDuplex or Rowhouse

Apartment - HighriseApartment - Lowrise

Mixed Use - Res. and Comm.

Office

Social or Public ServiceSchool

Parking / Vacant

Utility and Communications

CommercialHotel

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Detailed Land Use & Built Form


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Streets

Parks

Mini-parks

West End Boundary

Year Built by Policy Era1996 to 20131989 to 19951973 to 19881957 to 19721927Before

to 19561927

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Year of Construction - By Policy Era

Comments:

See pp. 6-7 and 44-45 for the development policy and regulation changes over time.


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Streets

Parks

Mini-parks

West End Boundary

Year Built by 20 year period2000 to 20131980 to 19991960 to 19791940 to 19591920 to 1939

1920Before

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Year of Construction - By 20 Year Period


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Streets

Park

Open Space

West End Boundary

FSR by parcel7 to 204 to 72.75 to 42.2 to 2.751.5 to 2.20.75 to 1.50 to 0.75

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Built Form Density - FSR* by BlockIn general, the highest overall densities are found along Burrard Street and the Georgia-Alberni corridor.

The West of Denman and English Bay-Beach Avenue neighbourhoods have the next highest overall densities.

The lowest overall densities are found along Davie Street, Lower Robson, and in the Nelson Slopes neighbourhood.

*Note: Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is a way of measuring the density of a developed site or area. For a site, FSR is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of the building by the total area of the lot. Thus, an FSR of 2.0 indicates that the total floor area of a building is two times the area of the lot on which it is constructed, as would be the case with a multiple-storey building.


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Streets

Parks

Mini-parks

West End Boundary


4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Built Form Density - FSR by Parcel


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Streets

Parks

Mini-parks

West End Boundary

4000 200

metres

Building Height (storeys)20 to 6112 to 197 to 115 to 64321

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Building Heights

Comments:

Building height ranges correspond to the height limits established through regulations and the predominant forms of development that occurred during different periods (see pp. 44-45).


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Public Spaces


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4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Streets

Public Art

Parks

Mini-parks

Beach

West End Boundary

Stanley Park

Nelson Park

Barclay Heritage Square

AlexandraPark

Sunset Beach Park

English Bay Beach Park

Morton Park

Public Spaces


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Parks

Nelson ParkAlexandra Park

Stanley Park* English Bay Beach Park

Morton ParkSunset Beach Park

Mini-Parks

Barclay Heritage Square

Chilco and Comox Gilford and Haro - North Gilford and Haro - South

Cardero and Comox Cardero and Burnaby Nicola and Pendrell

Broughton and Nelson Jervis and Burnaby Bute and Haro

*Note: Stanley Park is outside the West End Local Area boundary, but it is an important public space and amenity for West End residents because of its proximity to the community.


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The West End has a variety of parks, which provide space for both active and passive recreation. The total area of park space is 15.93 hectares.

West End parks include Nelson Park, Barclay Heritage Square, Alexandra Park, Morton Park, and the major waterfront parks along the beaches: Sunset Beach Park and English Bay Beach Park. The popular Seaside Greenway passes through the beach parks.

The parks have unique elements that contribute to the community’s character. For example, Nelson Park, redesigned in 2007, contains an off-leash dog park, community garden space, and water features. Barclay Square and Alexandra Park both have Class A heritage buildings. Morton Park has palm trees and the prominent “A-Maze-Ing Laughter” public art installation.

Nearby Stanley Park (405 hectares)—a major attraction for residents and visitors alike—lies at the western edge of the community.

Parks


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Mini-parks are cherished elements of the West End’s residential streetscapes. The community has a total of nine mini-parks: three west of Denman and six east of Denman.

The first mini-parks were constructed west of Denman in 1973, along with other barriers, as part of a pioneering traffic calming program intended to reduce non-local vehicular traffic cutting through residential streets. Mini-parks were created by closing street segments to motor vehicles and converting them to public space.

Building on the success of the initial program, traffic-calming was implemented east of Denman in the 1980s. Along with mini-parks, other traffic-calming devices, including diverters, traffic circles and one-way segments, were installed throughout the West End.

Today, mini-parks provide public space, seating, trees and gardens, public art, and other elements for the enjoyment of West End residents. All mini-parks are on north-south streets and are half a block long.

Mini-Parks


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Residential Streets

Green, leafy residential streets are a key aspect of the West End’s unique character. Various elements contribute to the streetscapes and walking experience in the community’s residential areas.

Abundant, mature street trees are a defining feature of the West End. Most residential blocks have a continuous street tree canopy. Various species of deciduous trees provide shade during the summer and allow sunlight penetration during the winter.

Building setbacks create space for display gardens, shrubs, hedges, and other landscaping elements in front of residential buildings, adding to the green character of the streets. The variety of building forms and architectural styles provides additional visual interest.

Traffic calming devices, such as traffic circles, mini-parks, and diverters help reduce traffic volumes on residential streets, making for a more pleasant walking experience.


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The West End has four commercial streets: Robson, Denman, Davie and Alberni Streets. These streets are important public spaces for walking, socializing, shopping, sitting on patios, people-watching, and other activities.

Differences in built form, retail mix, commercial uses, streetscape elements and neighbourhood demographics give each street and their sub-areas a unique character.

Sidewalk widths on commercial streets are typically 1.8 to 2.4 metres (6 to 8 feet). On Robson Street, sections with building setbacks have sidewalk widths of 4.5 metres (15 feet). A utility strip of 1.3 metres (4 feet), including curb, typically contains street trees, parking meters, light poles, newspaper boxes, and other street furniture.

Most sections of the commercial streets have continuous street trees.

Commercial Streets


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Residential Lanes

A distinctive feature of the West End is its network of wider than normal lanes. All lane rights-of-way in the community are 10 metres (33 feet) wide, making them unique in Vancouver. The typical lane width in the city is 6 metres (20 feet).

While residential lanes primarily function as service corridors for parking, parkade access, garbage storage and collection, and utilities, they also serve as key secondary walking routes. For some walking trips or access to certain buildings, lanes provide the most direct connection.

Residential lanes are fronted by surface parking in many locations, while trees and landscaping help enhance the lanescape in other sections.

Rear setbacks vary: low-rise residential buildings tend to be built closer to the lane, while mid-rise and high-rise buildings tend to have greater setbacks (surface parking and/or landscaping).


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Commercial Lanes

Like all lanes in the West End, commercial lanes are 10 metres (33 feet) wide.

Along Robson and Davie Streets, commercial lanes have commercial uses on one side and residential uses on the other. On Denman Street, the lanes intersect the street at right angles, rather than running parallel to the street behind the commercial properties. This creates loading and access challenges for some of the properties along Denman without lane frontage.

Commercial lanes are important for business operations, providing access for loading, parking, and garbage storage and collection.

These lanes also serve as secondary walking routes, and provide pedestrians with access to businesses and mid-block connections in certain locations.


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Community Facilities


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G

B

W West End Community Centre

V Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Robert Lee YMCA

Qmunity Centre

Preschools and Daycares

St. Paul’s Hospital

Joe Fortes Library

GGordon Neighbourhood House

B Barclay Manor

West End Boundary

Beach

Mini-parks

Schools

Parks

Streets

Church4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST


BARCLAY ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

DAVIE ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Community Facilities


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Robert Lee YMCA

Joe Fortes Library

Qmunity Centre

West End Community Centre

Gordon Neighbourhood House

Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Barclay Manor


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Heritage 5


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4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Heritage Buildings by ClassABC

Streets

Parks

West End Boundary

Heritage Buildings

Comments:

A: Primary SignificanceRepresents the best examples of a style or type of building.

B: SignificantRepresents good examples of a particular style or type, either individually or collectively.

C: Contextual or CharacterRepresents those buildings that contribute to the historic character of an area or streetscape.


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Description

Date

Address

Style

Gabriola Mansion

The Rogers Family had thismansion built by Vancouver’s first home grown architect: Samuel Maclure. It was built with local materials such as stone from Gabriola Island, and has nine fire places, stained glass windows, and a large staircase. It is the last of the community’s grand mansions.

1901

1531 Davie Street

Arts and Crafts

Vancouver’s first accountant, Charles Tetley, built this elaborate elite home with a wrap-around porch. After being sold it was used as a private hospital, a home for Catholic working girls, a boarding house, and it is now a senior’s centre and part of Barclay Heritage Square.

1890

1447 Barclay Street

Georgian Revival

Barclay Manor

This modest Queen Annemansion was built forVancouver grocer GeorgeWeeks. It is situated on acorner lot and has aunique asymmetricaldesign with two fronts,two pitched roofs,shingled columns and awrap-around porch.

1895

1459 Barclay Street

Queen Anne

Weeks House

The Roedde House wasbuild for Vancouver’s first book binders, the Roedde Family. It was designed by Francis Rattenbury with Victorian themes and his trademark turret. In 1990, it opened as a home museum after being restored to its original colours.

1893

1415 Barclay Street

Queen Anne

Roedde House

The Mole Hill heritage housing community is made up of many heritage Queen Anne houses that collectively have 170 rental units. This area was namedafter two of its first residents: Henry andElizabeth Mole.

1888-1910

Between Bute & Thurlow, and Pendrell & Comox

Queen Anne

Mole Hill

Heritage Highlights


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Manhattan Apartments

At six storeys tall, the Manhattan was the city’s first “skyscraper” made of brick. It was saved and restored by residents in the 1970s. The light-welled courtyard includes original stained glass, oriel windows, doric columns, and an exaggerated cornice line.

1907

784 Thurlow Street

2nd Renaissance Revival

A historic hotel on English Bay, the Sylvia was originally an apartment building before being converted during the Second World War to house merchant marine crews. It was the tallest building in the West End until the late 1950s, and the location of the first cocktail bar in the city.

1912

1154 Gilford Street

Georgian

Sylvia Hotel

The cornerstone was laid on by John Morton, a Baptist layman and one of the “Three Greenhorns”. A serious fire gutted the interior in 1931. Restoration was carried out by Charles Bentall, a church member, and his company Dominion Construction.

1910

969 Burrard Street

Gothic Revival

First Baptist Church

The church is built entirely of materials from British Columbia and was constructed after the union of the Methodist & Presbyterian churches to form the United Church of Canada.

1933

1012 Nelson Street

Gothic Revival

St Andrew’s Wesley Church

The Haywood Bandstand is situated in triangular-shaped Alexandra Park, bordered by Beach Avenue, Burnaby Street and Bidwell Street, overlooking English Bay.

1915

Alexandra Park, 1755 Beach Avenue

Haywood Bandstand

The Queen Charlotte Apartments were built in 1928 by Charles Bentall’s Dominion Construction Company. It has a two storey front entrance, clay tile roof, symmetrical massing, and art-deco and arts nouveau finishing.

1928

1101 Nicola Street

Edwardian/Classical

Queen Charlotte Apartments


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Transportation 6


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Walking

Journey to Work Mode Share

Pleasant streetscapes, diverse local shopping, services and amenities, and proximity to the downtown and Central Business District contribute to the West End’s walkability.

The West End has the highest walk to work mode share of any neighbourhood in the city at 40%. Only 31% of residents travel to work by car (compared to 58% citywide).

Key walking routes in the West End include Robson, Denman and Davie Streets, as well as Bute Street and the Seaside Greenway.

The Comox-Helmcken Greenway, which will provide an enhanced active transportation* route between Stanley Park and False Creek, is currently in the design phase. Section 1, Comox and Helmcken Streets between Stanley Park and Hornby Street, is expected to be constructed in early 2013. Section 2 will connect through Downtown South and Yaletown to False Creek.

*Note: “Active transportation” includes walking, wheeling by bicycle, wheelchair or stroller, in-line skating and skateboarding .Source: 2006 Statistics Canada census data

Car, as driver52%

Car, as passenger6%

Public Transit25%

Walked12%

Bicycle4%

Other1%

Car, as driver28%

Car, as passenger3%

Public Transit24%

Walked40%

Bicycle3%

Other2%

Journey to Work Mode Share

West End

City of Vancouver


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Commercial streets in the West End have some of the busiest sidewalks in Vancouver.

According to the City’s 2008 Pedestrian Study*, the 1000 block of Robson (Thurlow to Burrard) had the highest pedestrian volumes of any location in the city, with 25,411 pedestrians. The 1100 block of Robson (Bute to Thurlow) had the third highest volumes. Sections of narrow sidewalk cause walking challenges in the Robson Village during busy periods.

In the Davie Village, approximately 8,500 pedestrians were counted on each block of Davie between Bute and Burrard. Sections of narrow sidewalk (accounting for benches, bus shelters, etc.) cause walking challenges during busy periods.

On Denman Street, approximately 8,800 pedestrians were counted on each block between Haro and Nelson.

*Note: Pedestrian counts are for a seven hour period. Counts were conducted from 10 am to 6 pm on a weekday, with a break from 2 to 3 pm for lunch.Pedestrian volumes are for both sides of the street.

Busy sidewalk on Robson Street between Bute and Thurlow.


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Cycling

Traffic-calmed residential streets and an established bikeway/greenway network support cycling as a way of getting around the West End.

The journey to work mode share for cycling is 3% (compared to 4% citywide).

Key cycling routes in the West End include Haro, Chilco, Alberni and Cardero Streets. The Seaside Greenway is a popular recreational cycling route for residents and visitors alike.

Once complete, the Comox-Helmcken Greenway will provide a cycling connection for all ages and abilities through the West End from Stanley Park to False Creek.


Bike lanes on Alberni Street between Gilford and Denman.


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*Note: The 5 Downtown/Robson bus is being temporarily re-routed along Burrard and Pender Streets due to the continued closure of 800 Robson Street to motor vehicles.


5/6 trolley bus layover, westbound Davie Street east of Denman.

Transit

The West End has frequent transit bus service both within and along the edges of the community. Transit helps enhance walkability, especially for seniors.

The journey to work mode share for transit is 24% (compared to 25% citywide).

The 5 and 6 trolley bus routes provide transit access along Robson, Denman and Davie Streets, and connect to the Central Business District and downtown Canada Line and SkyTrain rapid transit stations*. The C21 and C23 community shuttle routes provide transit access along Davie Street and Beach Avenue, and connect to Yaletown, Chinatown, and Citygate, including the rapid transit stations in these areas.

Bus routes on Burrard Street connect to destinations in Vancouver West Side/UBC and East Vancouver. Bus routes on Georgia Street connect to destinations in North and West Vancouver.


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4000 200

metres

Streets

Parks

Mini-parks

West End Boundary

CyclingBike Routes and Greenways

Walking

Seawall

Key Walking Streets

Proposed Comox-Helmcken Greenway

Traffic Circle

Vehicle Traffic Diverter(Pedestrian and Bicycle Through-traffic Only)

Bus Route 6

Bus Route 5

Transit

Community Shuttle C21

Canada Line

Expo / Millenium Line

Station

Station

Community Shuttle C23

Bus Route 5 detour

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Key Walking, Cycling and Transit Routes


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Arterial Streets & Goods Movement

The West End is bounded on the north and east by the two downtown ‘ceremonial’ streets: Burrard Street and West Georgia Street. These arterial streets carry very high traffic volumes, ranging from approximately 35,000 (Burrard) to 65,000 (Georgia) vehicles per day. Burrard and Georgia are part of the City’s truck route network.

Robson, Denman and Davie Streets function as key walking, transit and traffic circulation streets within the West End. Traffic volumes on these arterial streets are moderate to high, ranging from approximately 15,000 (Robson and Davie) to 25,000 (Denman) vehicles per day. Denman and Davie are part of the City’s truck route network.

Other arterials in the West End include Alberni Street, Nelson Street, Thurlow Street, Pacific Street, and Beach Avenue.

Source: City of Vancouver 24 Hour Traffic Counts

Delivery truck on Denman Street.


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Local Economy 7


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Local Business & Commercial Streets

The West End has many businesses along four unique commercial streets and other locations within the community. These businesses serve the needs of West End residents, people from throughout the city and region, and visitors from around the world. They also contribute to the West End being a vibrant, walkable, and complete community.

Robson, Denman, Davie and Alberni Streets have a variety of restaurants and cafés, retail, entertainment, personal services, and community amenities. The small, local independent businesses along these commercial streets and within the residential areas are highly valued by residents and contribute to the character of the West End.

Retail and personal services comprise 54% of ground floor units on the commercial streets overall. Restaurants and cafés comprise 38% of ground floor units. These uses help contribute to activity and vibrancy along the streets.

Davie Street

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West End Ground Floor Retail Mix: All Commercial Streets


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4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST


BARCLAY ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

DAVIE ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Commercial Areas

Alberni Street

Robson Street

Denman Street

Davie Street

Commercial Streets


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Commercial Areas

Alberni Street

Robson Street

Denman Street

Davie Street


4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Commercial Streets - FSR* by Parcel

*Note: Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is a way of measuring the density of a developed site or area. For a site, FSR is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of the building by the total area of the lot. Thus, an FSR of 2.0 indicates that the total floor area of a building is two times the area of the lot on which it is constructed, as would be the case with a multiple-storey building.


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Commercial Areas

Alberni Street

Robson Street

Denman Street

Davie Street

0 200

metres

Building Height (storeys)20 to 6112 to 197 to 115 to 64321

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

DRAKE ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Commercial Streets - Building Heights

Comments:

Buildings in the Davie and Robson Villages and on Denman Street are generally low-rise (one to three storeys). Thus, sidewalks on at least one side of the street receive sunlight year-round.


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Awning Coverage by Block

Inadequate/No Coverage

Desired Coverage

Partial Coverage

Empty Lot/No Commercial Frontage

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Weather ProtectionWeather protection, such as awnings, overhangs and canopies, is a key element of pedestrian comfort in a city with a wet climate. Adequate weather protection allows for all-weather, all-season use of sidewalks, which supports local business.

To be effective, awnings need to extend far enough over the sidewalk and be at the right height to ensure pedestrians can stay dry in the rain, even with some wind. Sandwich boards and other sidewalk elements can take up valuable pedestrian space under awnings.

Most blocks along the commercial streets in the West End have desired or partial awning coverage.


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Desired Coverage

Partial Coverage


4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST



Desired Coverage

Partial Coverage


4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST


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Streets

West End Boundary

Commercial ZonesC-5C-6

DD

4000 200

metres

DRAKE ST

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Commercial Zones


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West End Community Centre

V Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Robert Lee YMCA

Qmunity Centre

Preschools and Daycares


Joe Fortes Library

GGordon Neighbourhood House

B Barclay Manor

West End Boundary

Beach

Mini-parks

Schools

Parks

Streets

Grocery Store

5-minute walking shed

Church

GG

G

G

G

G

G

GG

G

G

G

G

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST


BARCLAY ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

DAVIE ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Grocery Stores


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Nightlife

4000 200

metres

HARO STSMITHE ST

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

HELMCKEN ST

BARCLAY ST

NELSON ST

COMOX ST

PENDRELL ST

DRAKE STBURNABY ST

HARWOOD ST

PACIFIC ST

DAVIE ST

BEACH AV

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTHURLO

W ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

JERVIS ST

NICOLA ST

BIDWELL

ST

CARDERO ST

DENMAN ST

GILFORD ST

CHILCO ST

Nightlife Clusters

Denman Street& Lower Davie

Robson Street

Liquor Primary

Alberni Street & Fringe Areas

Davie Village


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Davie Street


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Davie Street

Davie Street

Overall

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Alberni Street

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38%

13%

2% 4%

3%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

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24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




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3% 3%




VacanciesHotels

Davie Street

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13%

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VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

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34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels

Ground Floor Retail Mix

Ground Floor Retail Units by Block

The Davie Street commercial areas, Davie Village (Burrard to Jervis) and Lower Davie (Cardero to Denman), are almost entirely within C-5 commercial zoning. Davie Street from Bidwell to Jervis is primarily residential, except for the commercial uses on the south side of Davie between Jervis and Broughton.

The Davie Village functions as an important entertainment hub for the LGBTQ community as well as a local commercial street for nearby residents. It has a diverse range of pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels and local shops. The Davie Village also acts as a ‘gateway’ into the West End from the east and south.

The Lower Davie area includes a mix of residential, a hotel, local shops, restaurants and bars.

Most buildings within the Davie Street commercial areas are one or two storeys high, and many were constructed during the 1950s and 1960s. The typical lot depth is 40 metres (131 feet).


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400

HARO ST

DENMAN ST

Commercial Areas

Davie Street

Anchor Store

1600 Block

1700 Block

1200 Block

1100 Block

1000 Block

1500 1400 1300 10001700 1600 1200 1100


Bars & Nightclubs

Restaurants & Cafes



Vacancies

Hotels

Davie Street: Retail Composition


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400

Commercial Areas

Davie Street

Nightlife Cluster

Liquor Primary

Davie Village

Davie Street: Nightlife

Moxie’s - 1160 Davie St.23 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Oasis Ultra Lounge - 1240 Thurlow St.2 Storey Commercial

The Junction - 1138 Davie St2 Storey Commercial

Fountainhead Pub - 1025 Davie St2 Storey Commercial

Celebrities - 1022 Davie St4 Storey Commercial

Numbers - 1042 Davie St.2 Storey Commercial

Pumpjack Pub - 1167 Davie St.1 Storey Commercial

Tight Lounge - 1181 Davie St.1 Storey Commercial


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Denman Street


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Denman Street

Davie Street

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Alberni Street

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10

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30

1100 1000

41%

38%

13%

2% 4%

3%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

29%

34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels

Davie Street

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Denman Street

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Alberni Street

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38%

13%

2% 4%

3%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

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34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels



Denman Street’s commercial area is continuous from West Georgia Street to Beach Avenue, and is almost entirely within C-5 commercial zoning.

Denman Street has local shops, restaurants, the West End Community Centre, Joe Fortes Library, King George High School, and other community serving amenities. It also provides a key pedestrian link between the north and south sides of the downtown peninsula and acts as a ‘gateway’ into the West End from the north and west.

Most buildings on Denman are one or two storeys high. On the west side are primarily one-storey commercial buildings, while the east side has more of a mix, including two-storey buildings with commercial on the ground floor and residential above.

Building ages along Denman Street vary considerably. Most buildings were constructed between the 1920s and 1970s. A unique aspect of the street is the shallow lot depths, with 20 metres (66 feet) being common.


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Denman Street: Retail Composition

DENMAN ST

DAVIE ST

ROBSON ST

1100

1000a

1000b

900

800a

800b

700

600

1100 Block

1000 Block

1000 Block

800 Block

900 Block

700 Block

800 Block

600 Block

Commercial Areas

Denman Street

Anchor Store


Bars & Nightclubs

Restaurants & Cafes



Vacancies

Hotels


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Denman Street: Nightlife

Commercial Areas

Denman Street

Nightlife Cluster

Liquor Primary

Denman

Bayside Lounge - 1755 Davie6 Storey Mixed-use (Hotel/Condos)

Sylvia Hotel - 1154 Gilford St.8 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Comox Bar & Grill - 1763 Comox St.3 Storey Commercial

The Calling - 1780 Davie St.15 Storey Mixed-use (Rental)

Dover Arms - 961 Denman St2 Storey Commercial


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Robson Street


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Davie Street

Overall

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Robson Street

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Alberni Street

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10

20

30

1100 1000

41%

38%

13%

2% 4%

3%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

29%

34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels

Davie Street

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Denman Street

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38%

13%

2% 4%

3%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

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34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels



Robson Street

The Robson Street commercial areas, Robson Village (Burrard to Jervis), Robson Slopes (Jervis to Cardero), and Lower Robson (Cardero to Denman) are within DD (downtown district) and C-5 and C-6 commercial zoning.

Robson Street serves as a major regional shopping and entertainment district (Robson Village) as well as a place for local commercial services, restaurants, bars, hotels and residential (Robson Slopes and Lower Robson). The retail mix changes significantly from west to east. In Lower Robson, it is similar to that of Davie or Denman, with many restaurants, cafés and local shops and services. Between Burrard and Bute, Robson is primarily a shopping street with many chain retail stores; it also acts as downtown’s ‘gateway’ to the West End.

Buildings in the Robson Village are generally one or two storeys high. West of Bute there is more variation in height, with more mid- and high-rise buildings. Most buildings along Robson Street were constructed between the 1960s and 1990s. Lot depths are typically either 40 metres (131 feet) or 38 metres (124 feet) where there are setbacks.


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Robson Street: Retail Composition

DENMAN ST

1700 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000

1700 Block

1600 Block

1500 Block

1400 Block

1300 Block

1200 Block 1000 Block

1100 Block

Commercial Areas

Robson Street

Anchor Store


Bars & Nightclubs

Restaurants & Cafes



Vacancies

Hotels


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Robson Street: Nightlife

Nightlife Cluster

Liquor Primary

Denman

Commercial Areas

Robson Street

Empire Landmark Hotel - 1400 Robson St.34 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Barclay Hotel- 1348 Robson St.3 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Listel Hotel - 1300 Robson St.6 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Shenanigans - 1225 Robson St.29 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Inlets Bistro & Lounge - 1225 Robson St.29 Storey Commercial (Hotel)


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Alberni Street


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Davie Street

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Alberni Street

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30

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38%

13%

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3%Bars & Nightclubs




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52%

35%

2%

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6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

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34%

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VacanciesHotels

Davie Street

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Denman Street

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Alberni Street

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38%

13%

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VacanciesHotels

52%

35%

2%

1% 3%

6%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

38%

55%

2%

3%

2%Bars & Nightclubs




Vacancies

35%

31%

24%

3% 5%

1%Bars & Nightclubs




VacanciesHotels

31%

29%

34%

3% 3%




VacanciesHotels



Alberni Street

The Alberni Street commercial area (Burrard to Bute) is mostly within DD (downtown district) zoning, and is located partly in the Central Business District.

Alberni Street serves as an emerging luxury retail and restaurant area. It includes a mix of shops, local services, bars, hotels and offices. The retail mix is similar to the blocks of Robson Street directly to the south. The Shangri-La Hotel and Residences, which is currently Vancouver’s tallest building, is located at Alberni and Thurlow.

Most buildings on Alberni are mid-rises or high-rises and were constructed between the 1960s and 2000s. All lots are 40 metres (131 feet) deep.


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Alberni Street: Retail Composition

ROBSON ST

ALBERNI ST

BURRARD ST

W GEORGIA STTH

URLOW

ST

BROUGHTON ST

BUTE ST

CARDERO ST

MAN ST

Commercial Areas

Alberni Street

Anchor Store

DAVIE ST

10001100

1100 Block 1000 Block


Bars & Nightclubs

Restaurants & Cafes



Vacancies

Hotels


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Alberni Street and Fringe: Nightlife

MAN STCommercial Areas

Alberni Street

Nightlife Cluster

Liquor Primary

Alberni Street & Fringe

Beyond Restaurant & Lounge - 1015 Burrard St.28 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Comedy Mix - 1015 Burrard St.28 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Studeo 55 (Private Club)- 1114 Alberni St.5 Storey Commercial/Parkade

Gerard Lounge - 845 Burrard St.21 Storey Commercial (Hotel)

Lobby Lounge - 1128 W Georgia St.61 Storey Mixed-use (Hotel/Condos)

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