1520 Blanshard Street (Downtown)

930-934 Balmoral Road and 1701 Quadra Street

Project Overview: The Property Development Council of the United Church of Canada and Aryze Developments are partnering to create a new faith, arts, and culture space while redeveloping the surrounding land into a six-storey, mixed-use rental building. The proposal includes 129 rental homes (a mix of market and affordable units), commercial spaces, and community areas.

Project at a Glance:

  • Height: 6 storeys
  • Number of Units: 129
  • Total Floor Area: 89,679 sq.ft 
  • FSR: 1.86
  • Residential Tenure: Rental
  • Unit Breakdown: 
    • Live-Work Ground Oriented Lofts: 19 units
    • Studio: 40 units
    • One-Bedroom: 38 units 
    • Two-Bedroom: 24 units
    • Three-Bedroom: 8 units
  • Parking Breakdown: 
    • 54 Vehicle Stalls
    • 35 Short-Term Bike Stalls
    • 161 Long-Term Bike Stalls
  • Private outdoor space at ground and roof level. 
  • Landscaped public areas.

The First Met Church will also undergo redevelopment, including a new one-storey structure, accessibility upgrades, and interior and exterior renovations, while preserving the heritage building. You can view the proposed application on the development tracker here.