Langara Gardens Resident Information
Langara Gardens Resident Information
Resident Assistance and Support
Caring for the existing residents is a guiding principle of the redevelopment plan. Langara Gardens is a unique redevelopment due to the size of the property and the number of existing homes on site. The Tenant Relocation Plan will address the unique nature of this property and is based on the City’s Tenant Protection and Relocation Policy and the Policy Statement for Langara Gardens.
Concert Properties and Peterson remain committed to ensuring that all residents are kept up to date about the project status and the Tenant Relocation Plan.
Timing
The proposed future redevelopment of the existing lowrise garden apartments, including securing the necessary City approvals, is expected to take several years. Residents can be assured that no official Notice to End Tenancy based on the redevelopment of this site will be issued until the required permits are in place.
Resident Feedback
We are happy to connect with you at any time to answer questions or accept feedback. Please contact Concert Properties or subscribe for email updates.
Guiding Principles
The following guiding principles were developed during the Policy Statement process and will guide future development:
Respect Residents
Ensure that the existing Langara Gardens residents are involved in the creation of a new vision for the site and ensure that best practices are used to develop a ‘Tenant Relocation Plan’ for those who may be displaced when the site is redeveloped. The Tenant Relocation Plan will include, at a minimum, clear timelines, individualized attention, assistance in finding comparable replacement housing and reimbursement for moving costs/financial compensation for relocation.
Memory and Character
Design the site to respect the garden-like character by integrating significant mature trees and greenspace. Support the existing community by maintaining important gathering spaces and providing new community amenities. Reflect the site’s history through site planning, public realm elements and public art.
Complete Community
Ensure that Langara Gardens, in combination with Pearson Dogwood across 57th Avenue, will provide a variety of opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and play. The new community will be well served by local shops, services and amenities.
Diversity of Housing
Increase the range of housing types and tenures at Langara Gardens while maintaining or replacing the 605 existing rental housing units on a one-for-one basis. 20% of the new units will be affordable housing integrated throughout the site, of which a minimum of 50% will be suitable for families with children.
Community Connections
Provide new streets, and walking and cycling paths to integrate Langara Gardens with the Pearson Dogwood site and the surrounding community. Site design should provide for the integration of various transportation modes (e.g. walking and cycling) while providing direct connections to the future potential Canada Line station at 57th Avenue.
Sustainable Systems and Environmental Performance
Achieve an exceptional standard of sustainability through site design, architecture, energy supply systems, water use and rainwater management, as well as urban food and waste systems. Integrate visible rainwater management strategies focused on water quality protection and rainwater detention. Large sites such as Langara Gardens are fundamental to support the city’s goals of achieving low carbon neighbourhood energy systems.
Public Engagement Events
Virtual Question & Answer Period
Date: October 9 to October 29, 2023 This City-led Q&A period will be accessible on the City of Vancouver’s Shape Your City website. Project documents will be shared and a comment form will be available to submit feedback.
In-Person Open House
Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: Langara College, 170 West 49th Avenue, Science & Technology Building, 2nd Floor Gallery
The City-led In-Person Open House will have information boards available for viewing and will be open to the public. City staff and the project team will be on hand to answer any questions and solicit feedback from attendees.
We are also happy to connect with you at any time to answer questions or accept feedback. Please contact us Concert Properties or subscribe for email updates.