Development & Rezoning Application – 2202-2218 Main Street and 206 East 6th Avenue

Well, we are set to see more cranes in the ever-changing East Van skyline. This time Studio B Architect and Portliving team up to bring a new 6 -storey. 65 unit strata to the corner of 6th and Main St.

THE PROJECT

The City of Vancouver has received an application from Studio B Architects to rezone 2202-2218 Main Street and 206 East 6th Avenue from IC-2 (Industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to permit the development of a 6-storey mixed-use building with retail at and below grade, strata residential units on the upper floors, and two and a half levels of underground parking accessed off the lane. The proposal includes:

- 65 strata residential units;
- A floor area of 6,255 m² (67,332 sq. ft.);
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.86;
- A height of approximately 22.7 m (74.5 ft);
- 99 parking spaces (including 1 car share space); and
- 2 Class B loading spaces.

THE TEAM

PORTLIVING – know for projects throughout the city including the completed Midtown (E Broadway & Carolina). IN Gastown (Main & Hastings) and the Upcoming Midtown Central and Midtown Modern. more information HERE

STUDIO B ARCHITECTS – A local, independently owned boutique design firm located in Gastown. Know for the Whitelaw Twining Vancouver Office. more information HERE

THE BUILDING

Based on a continuing trends Vancouver Developers are going for sleek clean lines, with a pop of color.

WHAT’S FOR SALE?

As density comes into play, developers are looking ahead and not just creating new buildings, but trying to create communities. What does this mean? Well, this 65 units strata will contain studios from 557 SQFT to 3-bed town-homes at 1,308 SQFT.

Here’s how that breaks down: