Rental building proposed for corner of Kingsway and Clark in Vancouver

Apr 26 2018, 2:57 am

A modestly sized residential building has been proposed for the northeast corner of the intersection of Kingsway and Clark Drive in East Vancouver.

Aquilini Development has submitted a rezoning application to turn the site at 1303 Kingsway and 3728 Clark Drive, currently occupied by a single-storey commercial buildings, including a liquor store. It is located one block west of the King Edward Village complex.

1303 Kingsway 3728 Clark Drive

The proposed development site at 1303 Kingsway and 3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (GBL Architects / Aquilini Development)

1303 Kingsway 3728 Clark Drive

The proposed development site at 1303 Kingsway and 3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (GBL Architects / Aquilini Development)

The proposal by GBL Architects calls for a seven-storey, 75-ft-tall building with 53 secured market rental units and three ground-floor retail spaces totalling about 8,000 sq. ft.

1303 Kingsway 3728 Clark Drive

Artistic rendering of the new rental building at 1303 Kingsway & 3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (GBL Architects / Aquilini Development)

Altogether, the project will have 54,000 sq. ft. of floor area on the 14,300 sq. ft. site, giving the building a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.77 times the size of its lot.

There are 43 parking spaces located within underground levels.

Two blocks east, the site of the now-closed Rona store is set for a sizeable redevelopment with a condominium tower, townhouses, and retail.

1303 Kingsway 3728 Clark Drive

Artistic rendering of the new rental building at 1303 Kingsway & 3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (GBL Architects / Aquilini Development)

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