Located in the 100 block of West Hastings in Vancouver, the redevelopment involves a mix of 536 market and up to 200 non-market housing units, anchor food and drugstore, retail, urban green space, public plaza, federal and civic offices, a daycare, and a new addition to the SFU downtown campus: the School for Contemporary Arts.
The oldest part of the complex was restored as non-profit community space. Considered to be one of the largest mixed-use projects in the history of Vancouver, Woodward’s multi-faceted program demonstrates the many elements necessary for a healthy, liveable neighbourhood. Constructed in 1903, the now demolished Woodward’s was once a premiere shopping destination and the 'W' sign atop the building a distinctive landmark on the Vancouver skyline.
Henriquez Partners assembled a project team, including developer Westbank Projects/Peterson Investment Group and community dvisor PHS Community Services. Collaborating in a lengthy two-stage competition, Henriquez Partners was awarded the project in September of 2004.
Consultation with community groups throughout the design process established maintenance of the project’s financial feasibility while meeting the neighbourhood’s unique social needs.
To contribute meaningfully to the preservation of Woodward’s history and the neighbourhood’s heritage character, the project integrates fragments of the existing 1908 building.
Planted exterior façades and roofs give poetic expression to the project’s commitment to sustainability on a large urban scale.
Address
128 W CORDOVA ST
Area
Vancouver West
Sub-Area
Downtown VW
Units
366
Floors
43
Year Built
2009
Rentals
Yes
Pets
Yes
Developer
Westbank
Parking
Yes
Amenities
Concierge, Roof Top Terrace, Gym, Hot Tub, Lounge
Prompton Real Estate Services Inc.
(R3071601)
