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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2186 164A Street in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale in "Southside" (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2869509
2186 164A Street Surrey V3Z 0V5 
$2,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869509
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,695 sq. ft.
Discover SOUTHSIDE living by award winning developer-Miracon, where style meets functionality. This 6-bed, 4.5-bath home 1 block away from the famous Edgewood Park, boasts 10ft ceilings, a Jenn-Air gas range, AC, and fireplace. Relax in the spa inspired master ensuite with heated toilet seats and towel heater or entertain in the finished basement with 9ft ceilings with rough in for a surround sound entertainment system. Enjoy a private backyard and covered patio, perfect for kids and pets. Within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, top rated schools, Grandview Aquatic Center. This home is perfect for a growing family, with a potential 1-bedroom in-law suite with a separate direct access. Your modern family home awaits. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1329 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2797420
1329 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5N 2A1
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2797420
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,239 sq. ft.
**Investor : Developer** Opportunity to acquire two high exposure full city lots 1329/1335 as part of a land assembly with the possible addition of two other lots situated on the Northeast corner of E 12th Ave and Clark Drive in Vancouver. Great location for a Nonprofit or fully rental opportunity aligning with the cities desire to increase housing stock. The subject property’s sit in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan and are already zoned RM-11N Multiple Dwelling, allows for residential buildings up to 4 levels (up to 1.7 FSR). There is potential for increased density up to 6 levels based upon usage and guidance from the city (up to 3.0 FSR). Currently tenanted with good passive income. Please don't walk the property. Contact the listing agent for more information. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1335 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2799007
1335 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5N 2A1
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2799007
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,510 sq. ft.
Old timer home. Property is sold AS IS WHERE IS but livable. Perfect for Investor/Developer & Opportunity to acquire two high exposure full city lots at 33' x 122' as part of a land assembly with the possible addition of two other lots situated on the Northeast corner of E12th Avenue/ Clark Drive in Vancouver. Great location for a Nonprofit or full rental opportunity aligning with the cities desire to increase housing stock, property is sold w/ 1329 sit in the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan, already zoned RM-11N Multiple Dwelling, which allows for residential buildings up to 1.7 FSR. Also potential for increased density up to 6 Storeys (up to 3.0 FSR) based upon a usage and guidance from the city. Do not disturb owners. Call List agent More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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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2090 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2865364
2090 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5N 1M4
$2,350,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865364
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,686 sq. ft.
Step into this remarkable one of a kind duplex crafted by Pomegranate Design. This home offers 3 beds/3.5 baths & an exceptional floorplan. Bright & airy main lvl w/open layout & high ceilings make this perfect for entertaining. Impressive kitchen feats integrated Bosch appl, ample storage & stunning black island that complements white Italian cabinetry & polished concrete floors. Dining area paired w/Bocci lighting creates an inviting ambiance & living space is complete w/gas fireplace. Up 1 lvl, you'll find 2 beds/2 baths incl the spacious primary w/lush ensuite for total relaxation. 3rd bed on the top floor w/an ensuite & balcony overlooking the tree-lined street w/peek-a-boo mtn views. 1-car garage, AC/heat pump, expandable Control 4 home automation & beautifully landscaped front yard. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services and Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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