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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2958 162A Street in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2797841
2958 162A Street Surrey V3Z 9X4 
$4,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2797841
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 10,066 sq. ft.
STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT one-acre estate located on a quiet cul-de-sac with mountain/valley views and great curb appeal. The grand foyer leads you to the formal living and dining rooms. resort feels 14 ft ceiling great room and kitchen/massive island, exceptional walk-in pantry, computer area off kitchen easily converted to a wok kitchen. Luxurious primary bedroom with spa-like ensuite, walk-in closet with washer/dryer. Spacious and entertaining basement features a 9ft ceiling, wet bar, impressive wine cellar, two walk out areas onto a gorgeous rock and rear gardens. This craftsmanship home was built to the highest standards using wood windows and exceptional quality materials & fixtures, extensive millwork throughout. Easy access to Morgan Creek Golf Course, shops, Southridge private school, and Hwy 99. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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17513 26 Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2833697
17513 26 Avenue Surrey V3Z 0A4
$4,598,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2833697
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,129 sq. ft.
Extremely rare opportunity to own a non-conforming side-by side duplex on an acreage in beautiful South Surrey with over 5100 sqft of living space. Expansive 48,000+ sqft or 1.12 acre lot. Can be easily converted into 4 separate suites with high rental income. Additional guest suite behind the main house, several large storage structures, and large, open carport that can easily accommodate 3 full-size vehicles plus extra open space for your RVs and boats. Beautiful gardens with mature trees and a koi pond. Super private setting, walking distance to Pacific Heights Elementary the brand new community centre. It's a beautiful piece of property to call home or hold as an investment for future re-development potential. CALL TODAY More detailsListed by Unilife Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16223 30B Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2832694
16223 30B Avenue Surrey V3Z 0E3
$4,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2832694
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 5,486 sq. ft.
Executive home with spectacular Valley & Mountain Views! Perched on 1.12 acres of professionally landscaped grounds, this spectacular 5400+ sqft 4 bedroom 4.5 bathroom estate residence located int he heart of Grandview. This home offers a functional floor plan, offering spacious formal living/dining areas, a chefs kitchen + wok kitchen, a private office, 3 car garage and a family room overlooking the spectacular views of the mountains. The lower level offers a gymnasium, great entertainment area for movie nights, billiards, games area and much more. Minutes from Southridge Private school, Morgan Creek Golf Course, Shops and Restaurants. Call now to book your private showings. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16768 26 Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2767291
16768 26 Avenue Surrey V3Z 0B2
$3,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2767291
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,184 sq. ft.
Developer Alert!! Ready to go development opportunity, perfect location in GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS South Surrey! Wide frontage with multiple rezoning potentials. About 18000 sqft private lot with a 2100 sqft home. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, partially updates. Steps away from Grandview Secondary, Pacific Heights Elementary, Aquatic Center, Grandview Corners, shopping mall. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty (Surrey/152) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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17559 26 Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2797908
17559 26 Avenue Surrey V3Z 0A4
$3,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2797908
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,250 sq. ft.
Golden Corner, two lots, on the South Surrey 176 St & 26 Ave. Great opportunity for developer, developing & rezoning potentials! Please check with City of Surrey. Big Rancher over 2250 sqft with 3 bedrooms + 2 baths. Perfect location in GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, steps away from Grandview Secondary, Pacific Heights Elementary, Aquatic Center, Grandview Corners, shopping mall. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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