As the Broadway Subway approaches completion, one of Vancouver’s most influential developers is positioning itself to shape the future of the corridor. Concord Pacific has formally outlined two significant mixed-use redevelopment proposals at Hemlock Street and Burrard Street, both within the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan area and adjacent to future SkyTrain stations.
The proposals, together branded as West Broadway by Concord Pacific, aim to deliver new housing, hotel supply, senior-focused amenities, and enhanced public space along what the City envisions as Vancouver’s “second downtown.”
Transforming West Broadway into a high-density, transit-oriented district
The west side of the Broadway corridor is entering a period of profound change. The City’s Broadway Plan provides the long-term framework for high-density housing, new employment space, and public realm upgrades along the six-kilometre stretch between Clark Drive and Vine Street. Concord Pacific’s two proposals fall within the plan’s highest-density precincts: areas directly served by the South Granville Station and the Burrard Station extension of the Millennium Line.
Concord’s public materials emphasize a vision centred on accommodation accessibility, senior-oriented programming, public gathering areas, and mixed-tenure housing. Together, the projects would reinforce the City’s goal of creating a walkable, transit-integrated urban centre anchored by new rapid transit infrastructure.
Hemlock & West Broadway: A 35-storey mixed-use tower with seniors centre and hotel
The proposal for 1368–1398 West Broadway, designed by W.T. Leung Architects, calls for a 35-storey mixed-use tower immediately east of South Granville Station. The concept combines:
- 172 strata residential units
- A 257-room mid-market hotel
- A 12,000-sq-ft seniors centre with indoor and outdoor programming space
- A large lobby, lounge and public amenity area at street level designed as a neighbourhood gathering hub
- A new public plaza fronting West Broadway to support social activity and improve pedestrian circulation
The addition of a mid-market hotel is notable, as Vancouver faces a long-standing supply shortage. The City’s own tourism reports indicate a need for hundreds of new hotel rooms by 2030 to meet projected visitor demand. Concord’s proposal positions the Hemlock site as an early response to that capacity gap.
The inclusion of a seniors centre also aligns with City policy direction. Broadway Plan materials identify the corridor as a priority location for aging-in-place infrastructure due to its transit accessibility and proximity to commercial services.
Burrard & West Broadway: A 30-storey residential tower at a key west side intersection
At 1795 West Broadway, Concord and W.T. Leung Architects have submitted a rezoning application for a 30-storey mixed-use building containing:
- Approximately 239 strata homes
- Ground-floor retail to activate the street edge
- An overall building height of approximately 102 metres
The site sits at one of the most strategically located intersections in the entire Broadway Plan area. It also falls along a major east–west cycling and transit corridor, creating opportunities for higher-density residential uses near the future Burrard Station.
This location has been identified by the City as a gateway into the emerging Broadway “uptown” district, an area envisioned for stronger commercial activity and high-frequency transit integration.
Public realm upgrades as a core design priority
Both projects place significant emphasis on the public realm. Concord’s concept renderings illustrate widened sidewalks, landscaped setbacks, outdoor seating areas, and potential sites for public art.
The Hemlock site’s plaza concept, in particular, is designed to relieve sidewalk pressure near South Granville Station while encouraging casual gathering and community-use programming. As density increases along the corridor, developers are expected to deliver meaningful public space contributions. These proposals represent early examples of what the Broadway Plan anticipates for the district.
Supporting the City’s long-term goals for the corridor
The Broadway Plan sets aggressive housing and job-space targets through 2050. It encourages major redevelopment around station areas, where transit access supports higher density and reduced reliance on vehicles.
Concord Pacific’s involvement is significant because of the scale and visibility of the sites. Both projects demonstrate a shift toward a mixed-use, transit-oriented Broadway, where residential, commercial, cultural, and community amenities coexist within compact urban forms.
If approved, these sites would contribute to the corridor’s emerging identity as a high-density neighbourhood with a broadened mix of housing, expanded access to services, and a more pedestrian-focused public realm.
A major early indicator of large-scale change
The two Concord Pacific redevelopment proposals represent early indicators of the scale of transformation approaching West Broadway. As the Broadway Subway nears completion and rezonings accelerate, the area is positioned to become Vancouver’s most significant urban redevelopment zone outside the downtown peninsula.
Public consultation and the rezoning process will determine how these proposals evolve, but they signal a new era for the corridor, one shaped by rapid transit investment, high-density housing, and a renewed emphasis on community-serving spaces.
