Changing Grandview
Location and Population
Grandview–Woodland is a neighbourhood in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada east of Downtown extending from the south shore of the Burrard Inlet to East Broadway with Clark Drive as the western and Nanaimo Street as the eastern border and containing most of popular Commercial Drive. The neighbourhood is a vibrant commercial, industrial, and residential mixture with a rich ethnic makeup. Busy Hastings Street and First Avenue run from west to east run through the neighbourhood while Victoria Drive and Commercial Drive run through it from north to south. Much of the neighbourhood is on an east-west rise of land that stretches through eastside Vancouver.
Grandview–Woodland had 27,297 residents in 2011, a slight decline from 28,205 in 2006, when there was a three-percent decrease from the 2001 Census. About 10 percent self-identify as aboriginal. Over 63 percent speak English as a first language, 14.4 percent Chinese, and French, Spanish, and Italian are also common. Two-thirds of residents are renters of low-rise apartment buildings. The median household income of $35,300 is substantially lower than the $47,000+ city average.
Historical Sketch
A small cove on the inlet was the first point of early development, a brewery followed by sawmills. After the sawmills clear-cut the entire Grandview–Woodland area, the Interurban electric train line to New Westminster after 1891 spurred expansion of the new community. One legend is that the name “Grand View” first appeared on a sign next to the Interurban stop near present the Commercial Drive/1st Avenue intersection. By 1906, booming construction had built homes throughout the neighbourhood. Commercial Drive became a major business thoroughfare, and people of many ethnic backgrounds moved into the neighbourhood during the early 20th Century.
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive, a street of many small shops and perhaps the single most popular area of Grandview–Woodland, has been a key to commerce for nearly a century for its ethnic and cultural diversity of the shops that populate it. “The Drive” has ethnic hangouts that during the World Cup playoffs bring out soccer fans of many nationalities. So essential is it to the economic and socal life of Grandview-Woodland that most Vancouverites refer to the neighbourhood as the Commercial Drive area. The Drive has such a concentration of cafes that it’s an amazement that there is enough business for all, but each has its own loyal clientele, and cafe hopping is like a world tour of ethnicities.
Information Links:
http://www.thedrive.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/grandview.aspx
http://www.britanniacentre.org
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/grandview-woodland-community-plan.aspx
Grandview-Woodland Citizens Assembly
In April 2012, the City of Vancouver began the process of creating a new Grandview-Woodland community plan, an official city document for guidance on land use, urban design, housing, transportation, and community facilities. Community plans set the terms for neighbourhood change and growth, influence what new buildings and developments come to the neighbourhood, and identify neighbourhood assets to preserve, public facilities to improve, and new initiatives to shape the neighbourhood’s future.
A June 2013 draft encountered a mixed reception. Although the community supported many proposed policies, others associated with gentrification and involuntary displacement met strong opposition. As the city describes the process, “The Citizens’ Assembly on the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan . . . will learn from planning specialists and community representatives, it will hear ideas and recommendations from the broader community, and it will develop its own recommendations . . . in a final report to Vancouver City Council no later than June 30, 2015.”
The city says the assembly of 48 randomly-selected registered volunteers broadly representing Grandview-Woodland diversity will meet on ten Saturdays between September 2014 and April 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will conduct three public roundtables to hear from the community.
New Grandview Live MSL Listings
Changing Grandview
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1369 GRAVELEY Street in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland House for sale in "Grandview Woodland" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2860750
1369 GRAVELEY Street Vancouver V5L 3A1 
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860750
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,553 sq. ft.
Development Opportunity! Two side by side 33 x 122 RM4 Lots with lane access in the desired Commercial Drive area. Many possibilities to redevelop the properties to Townhouse, Apartment or Rental building. Do not miss out on this opportunity to purchase a fantastic property next to the future development at the False Creek Flats and the shops on Commercial Drive. Property is within the new Transit oriented development (TOD) area which will allow higher density. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16531 28 Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey Land for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2869995
16531 28 Avenue Surrey V3Z 0A9
$2,349,900Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869995
Welcome to the pinnacle of luxury living in Grandview Heights, South Surrey. This 10,000 square foot corner lot stands as a testament to exclusivity, with nearly 100 feet of frontage and breathtaking northern views of the valley and mountains. What sets this property apart is its exceptional zoning, a departure from the neighborhood's norms, granting the opportunity to build an 8,000+ square foot dream home with a walkout basement. In Surrey's most coveted enclave, indulge in convenience with elite amenities at your doorstep. From the prestigious Morgan Creek Golf Course to the acclaimed Southridge Private School, the state-of-the-art Grandview Heights Secondary School, and the famous Grandview Aquatic Centre, every aspect of a refined lifestyle is within reach. Call today. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16759 18 Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2867684
16759 18 Avenue Surrey V3Z 9X5
$2,349,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867684
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,050 sq. ft.
AMAZING 3-storey family home situated in the highly desirable neighbourhood of Grandview Heights. The main floor boasts a high-ceiling Living Room with large oversized windows for ample natural light. Beautiful Family room & adjacent Dining Room, eat-in kitchen with bonus Wok Kitchen. Master bedroom with an ensuite on the main floor is a Bonus. The upstairs features 4 bedrooms with 3 washrooms and laundry for each access. The Master Bedroom contains a HUGE walk-in closet and a luxe ensuite. The basement boasts a LEGAL 2 Bedroom Suite, perfect for a Mortgage Helper! Along with a Media Room & Bar for your own use. Turf in the backyard and an extra-long driveway. Close to Grandview Corners Aquatic Centre, Southridge Private School & New Park, and So Much More! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16246 27A Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale in "MORGAN HEIGHTS" (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2863355
16246 27A Avenue Surrey V3Z 6R8
$2,299,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2863355
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,795 sq. ft.
Experience unparalleled luxury in this exquisite home, originally crafted by RAB for its first owner and now available from the current owners. Nestled against a lush greenbelt, this South-facing residence boasts hardwood floors throughout, including the master suite. The heart of the home is a spectacular great room and dream kitchen, equipped with high-end Thermador appliances. The upper level presents a lavish master suite with a stunning ensuite and spacious walk-in closet, complemented by additional bedrooms with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom. The lower level offers a vast games room, gym, guest bedroom, and full bath, with potential for a suite conversion. Located near great schools, shopping, and recreation. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16758 22A Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2863588
16758 22A Avenue Surrey V3Z 0M7
$2,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2863588
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,966 sq. ft.
Exceptionally well maintained executive home built by Benchmark. Packed with extras and upgrades, this feels like the "Show Home"! Vaulted ceilings and large south-facing windows provide tons of light and a gorgeous view of the meticulously landscaped (and very private) backyard. The fully covered south-facing deck is perfect for year-round entertaining. Full basement includes a fridge and wet-bar, wine room, and hardwired surround-sound entertainment area; with tons of potential to add a fifth bedroom, or create a 2 bedroom suite. Just 1/2 blocks to Edgewood Elementary, 2 blocks to the Aquatic Centre and Grandview Secondary, and minutes to grocery, restaurants, and shops at Morgan Crossing. If there’s one home you MUST SEE in Grandview, you definitely want to view this one in person! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Little Oak Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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