Westbank and Crombie REIT have received approval from Vancouver City Council to proceed with a major mixed-use redevelopment at 1780 East Broadway. The long-anticipated project, located adjacent to Commercial-Broadway Station, will bring 1,044 purpose-built rental homes, including more than 100 below-market units, to one of the region’s busiest transit corridors.
After nearly a decade of public consultation and planning, the development will also include a 37-space non-profit-operated childcare facility, a reimagined Safeway grocery store, 24,000 square feet of small-scale retail, and over 30,000 square feet of publicly accessible space. This includes a 20,000-square-foot ground-level plaza for events and an additional 12,000-square-foot elevated park space with elevator access.
Approximately 35 percent of the residential units will be family-sized two- and three-bedroom homes. As part of Vancouver’s Transit-Oriented Development strategy, the project reflects both civic and provincial priorities around housing density and sustainable urban growth.
Support for the project during public hearings was notable. More than 100 speakers weighed in over multiple nights, with housing advocate Peter Waldkirch drawing attention for a musical performance in favour of faster approvals. Council’s final approval marks a pivotal moment in Vancouver’s ongoing effort to address housing availability and affordability.
More information on the project is available at Shape Your City, including rezoning details and renderings.