Josh White
@jwhiteyvr.bsky.social
🍁 General Manager Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability and Director of Planning at City of Vancouver 🍁
Basically that map was the fuzzy circles of Vancouver Plan and translating them into actual blocks for the first time. For Neighbourhood Centres and Villages, which is the basis for Social Housjng Initiative Zoning in this instance, but shows how Van Plan transposes on the ground overall.
October 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Basically that map was the fuzzy circles of Vancouver Plan and translating them into actual blocks for the first time. For Neighbourhood Centres and Villages, which is the basis for Social Housjng Initiative Zoning in this instance, but shows how Van Plan transposes on the ground overall.
It absolutely will. Recently approved Rupert-Renfrew Area Plan, which has both Transit-Oriented, high rise scale in proximity to those Sky Trains, and implementation of the first 'villages' demonstrates how we've moved away from focusing growth on arterials.
October 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
It absolutely will. Recently approved Rupert-Renfrew Area Plan, which has both Transit-Oriented, high rise scale in proximity to those Sky Trains, and implementation of the first 'villages' demonstrates how we've moved away from focusing growth on arterials.
But apartment scale policy and zoning is about to take a big leap. Additional orange areas to be 6 storeys. That planning/zoning will conclude in 2026 ("Villages"), and Neighbourhood Centres planning (purple areas served by frequent bus) to commence as well - up to ~12-14 storeys.
October 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
But apartment scale policy and zoning is about to take a big leap. Additional orange areas to be 6 storeys. That planning/zoning will conclude in 2026 ("Villages"), and Neighbourhood Centres planning (purple areas served by frequent bus) to commence as well - up to ~12-14 storeys.
Current state land use framework. Anything orange or darker is apartment scale....
October 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Current state land use framework. Anything orange or darker is apartment scale....
Indeed. City of Vancouver's growth profile looks like this (2001-16). Ares of concentrated growth, areas of stagnant or shrinking population...
October 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Indeed. City of Vancouver's growth profile looks like this (2001-16). Ares of concentrated growth, areas of stagnant or shrinking population...
Yes, community is a mix of singles (pictured in your street view screenshot), semis, townhouse and lots of apartment.
October 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Yes, community is a mix of singles (pictured in your street view screenshot), semis, townhouse and lots of apartment.
Vancouver City Council approved establishment of standardized apartment zoning districts today, as well as a significant City initiated rezoning in the Broadway Plan and Cambie Corridor areas. I delivered these remarks in closing during the item at Council:
October 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Vancouver City Council approved establishment of standardized apartment zoning districts today, as well as a significant City initiated rezoning in the Broadway Plan and Cambie Corridor areas. I delivered these remarks in closing during the item at Council:
This article claims that Broadway Plan is an affront to Vancouver’s regional plan and an “attempt to monopolize new jobs”.
This is false. The Broadway Plan area has long been encompassed in the region’s Metro 2050 job structure - not just the downtown peninsula.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
This is false. The Broadway Plan area has long been encompassed in the region’s Metro 2050 job structure - not just the downtown peninsula.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
August 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This article claims that Broadway Plan is an affront to Vancouver’s regional plan and an “attempt to monopolize new jobs”.
This is false. The Broadway Plan area has long been encompassed in the region’s Metro 2050 job structure - not just the downtown peninsula.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
This is false. The Broadway Plan area has long been encompassed in the region’s Metro 2050 job structure - not just the downtown peninsula.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Appreciated the tour from Tim Grant of PCI Developments of newly opening rental tower, with office, second floor grocery store and integrated Skytrain Station. Leading edge of more great things to come in Broadway Plan area.
August 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Appreciated the tour from Tim Grant of PCI Developments of newly opening rental tower, with office, second floor grocery store and integrated Skytrain Station. Leading edge of more great things to come in Broadway Plan area.
Of note, one of these projects staff recommended refusal - due to being ahead of upcoming area planning, and of a scale more closely aligned with transit-oriented areas. Council ended up approving the project which has some strong attributes, and I hope it commences soon.
July 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Of note, one of these projects staff recommended refusal - due to being ahead of upcoming area planning, and of a scale more closely aligned with transit-oriented areas. Council ended up approving the project which has some strong attributes, and I hope it commences soon.
This week Vancouver City Council approved eight residential projects comprising ~1468 homes, including 1035 rental, 233 strata, 200 social housing, and 233 strata.
July 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This week Vancouver City Council approved eight residential projects comprising ~1468 homes, including 1035 rental, 233 strata, 200 social housing, and 233 strata.
Moreover, it is our first area plan that will seek City-initiated zoning rather than only rezoning policy. This is a key shift in our planning system that will reduce timelines and smooth the path toward housing delivery. /7
July 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Moreover, it is our first area plan that will seek City-initiated zoning rather than only rezoning policy. This is a key shift in our planning system that will reduce timelines and smooth the path toward housing delivery. /7
Villages also will help enable housing, walkable amenities and services not only on busy arterials and along corridors, but with more abundant opportunity off-arterial throughout the plan area. /6
July 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Villages also will help enable housing, walkable amenities and services not only on busy arterials and along corridors, but with more abundant opportunity off-arterial throughout the plan area. /6
Additionally, beyond Transit-Oriented Development, it implements the first few “Villages” - which create opportunity for a mix of housing types up to six storeys. /5
July 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Additionally, beyond Transit-Oriented Development, it implements the first few “Villages” - which create opportunity for a mix of housing types up to six storeys. /5
A central feature includes the daylighting and restoration of Still Creek, which enhances a vital ecosystem – one of the only remaining salmon-bearing streams in Vancouver. /4
July 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A central feature includes the daylighting and restoration of Still Creek, which enhances a vital ecosystem – one of the only remaining salmon-bearing streams in Vancouver. /4
It enhances and intensifies a key employment hub in East Vancouver that’s well supported by Transit and transportation networks. We anticipate over 8000 permanent jobs facilitated in the plan area. /3
July 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
It enhances and intensifies a key employment hub in East Vancouver that’s well supported by Transit and transportation networks. We anticipate over 8000 permanent jobs facilitated in the plan area. /3
The plan supports Transit Oriented Development at two key Skytrain stations – with a mix of high-density employment, housing and mixed use, supported with public space. Over 10,000 new homes will be supported. /2
July 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The plan supports Transit Oriented Development at two key Skytrain stations – with a mix of high-density employment, housing and mixed use, supported with public space. Over 10,000 new homes will be supported. /2
Today, Vancouver City Council unanimously passed our Rupert + Renfrew Area Plan. This ambitious plan epitomizes implementation of all key pillars of Vancouver Plan: Equitable Housing and Complete Neighbourhoods; An Economy That Works For All; and Climate Protection and Restored Ecosystems...
July 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Today, Vancouver City Council unanimously passed our Rupert + Renfrew Area Plan. This ambitious plan epitomizes implementation of all key pillars of Vancouver Plan: Equitable Housing and Complete Neighbourhoods; An Economy That Works For All; and Climate Protection and Restored Ecosystems...