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A bit more than two years after the City of Vancouver approved the rezoning of the Heather Lands , the developers have submitted development applications for two portions of the site, which would deliver a total of six buildings and over 1,250 new homes.
Formerly known as the RCMP Fairmont Lands / RCMP E Division Headquarters, the City of Vancouver launched a comprehensive planning program in 2016 to develop a policy statement to guide the redevelopment of the property. That policy statement was ultimately approved in 2018 and the subsequentThe Heather Lands redevelopment is envisioned to unfold across five major phases, but the phasing appears to have been revised since the rezoning application was approved.
"The two taller buildings are comprised of a highrise portion as well as terraced podiums," the architects said about the building form. "The two highrises face each other and provide a dramatic gateway into the site. They act as sentinels, watchmen over the area. They indicate and frame the location of the meeting point at the heart of the 'village.
Once fully completed, the Heather Lands project is expected to include 2,600 housing units across buildings ranging from three to 28 storeys, commercial space, a neighbourhood park, a childcare centre, a new school, and an MST Cultural Centre. Full build out is projected to take approximately 15 years. Awas also submitted and approved last year for the Heather Lands presentation centre, which will be located at 4949 Heather Street.
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