Historic Area Height Review

The Planning Department is undertaking the Historic Area Height Review to explore
opportunities for additional height and density in the Historic Area. The result of this Review
will inform the Chinatown Community Plan currently being prepared, as well as how the City
responds to rezoning enquiries for taller buildings in the Historic Area.

The following map identifies the boundary of the study area.

Study Area - Historic Area Height Review

Three main objectives guiding this Review and its outcomes are:

ƒ To provide direction for sustainable growth and development in the Historic Area;
ƒ To maintain the Historic Area’s character and general building scale; and
ƒ To ensure significant new development potential that may result from this study
generates public benefits and amenities for the area, such as affordable housing,
heritage conservation, social and cultural facilities.

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City of Vancouver
453 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 1V4 Canada
tel: 604.873.7011 fax: 604.873.7419
website: vancouver.ca
An extensive public consultation process is underway. Through consultation, staff will seek
public input on a number of options being considered for additional height including: the
general building height in the area, and the roles, number and range of heights for taller
buildings (above 150’).

At the workshops and open houses, you will find background information on the Review,
options being considered, the public consultation process, and timeline for recommendations
to City Council.

Information on the Historic Area Height Review will be available soon at:
http://vancouver.ca/hahr

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