Additional renderings unveiled for Squamish First Nation's 6000-unit development in Vancouver

2019-12-06T18:52:00-05:00

The single largest private investment undertaken by a First Nation in the world could take a step forward in Vancouver next week as members of the Squamish community meet to discuss the approval of a proposed 6,000-unit residential development designed by Revery Architecture.

If approved, the 11.7-acre development would take shape in the city's Kitsilano neighborhood on triangular site located below and around the Burrard Bridge. An updated set of renderings published by The Daily Hive showcases the visionary nature of the 11-tower development, which will be built almost entirely without parking.

Most of the buildings are design with no parking. Image courtesy of Revery Architecture / Westbank / Squamish Nation.

The multi-phase development would take shape around the city's Burrard Bridge. Image courtesy of Revery Architecture / Westbank / Squamish Nation.

The Daily Hive reports that the five phase project would take shape on a starbust-shaped site that would link both to a nearby ...

Squamish Nation proposes Vancouver's third-tallest tower

2019-11-18T13:10:00-05:00

A 6,000-unit residential development designed by Revery Architecture has been proposed by the Squamish First Nation for 12 acres of tribal lands located in the Vancouver area.

Because the development is being proposed for land that falls solely under the jurisdiction of the Squamish First Nation, it is being designed outside of conventional zoning and land-use regulatory structures. As a result, the project partners aim to have little to no parking associated with the development and are moving to offer all of the units as rental homes, an arrangement that will guarantee a long-term flow of revenue for the Nation, The Vancouver Sun reports.

Image courtesy of Revery Architecture.

Revery Architecture is designing the 11-tower development, which will feature a series of housing complexes grounded by pedestrian retail and shared public spaces. Renderings for the development depict a series of sculptural towers studded with colorful metal scrims and dotted with full-size trees. Unlike ...

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Additional renderings unveiled for Squamish First Nation's 6000-unit development in Vancouver

Squamish Nation proposes Vancouver's third-tallest tower