65 First Street

What's being proposed?

Rezoning and Special Development Permit applications have been received to develop a mixed-tenure, mixed-income development at 65 First Street. This two-tower project is located within Tier 3 of the Columbia Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Area. Tower A would be a fully rental building, comprising 299 market rental units and 30 below-market units. Tower B would contain 304 stratified market condo units. The two towers would be connected via an upper level amenity bridge, with both strata and rental townhouses below, facing the project’s street and park frontages.

Though resident parking cannot be required in the Transit Oriented Development area, per Provincial requirements, the application includes 369 resident parking spaces and 32 visitor parking spaces. A total of 1,273 long-term bicycle and 12 short-term bicycle parking spaces would also be provided, exceeding Zoning Bylaw requirements.

Click here to view updated drawings of the proposed development. Drawings were updated following receipt of City feedback and following completion of applicant-led consultation.

How can I engage?

City-led consultation was the last opportunity for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. Revisions to the proposal may be considered based on engagement feedback. The process includes City-led consultation, followed by revisions based on the feedback, and presentation to Council for bylaw consideration.

Click into the phases below to learn more about the feedback received through the consultation process.