Hastings-East/Sunrise, not East Village
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
Information Links:
eastvillagevancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/sunrise.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/thunderbird/website/index.htm
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/sunset-community-vision-full-report.pdf
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
New Hastings East/Sunrise Live MLS Listings
Hastings Sunrise
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2735 OXFORD Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2187075
$2,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2187075
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,336 sq. ft.
"Location! Location! This very well kept 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom very large lot well kept home, is one of a kind as it has a glorious mountain view. The house features two kitchens which make it the perfect mortgage helper.3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom on the main floor, while the downstairs features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom & a security system plus new windows. This home is perfect for a family as it's only a few minutes walk from schools, transit & shopping centers and one block to Park. It is also a perfect mortgage helper, easy to rent out for $2,400 a month. Do not miss out, this is the perfect home! Please see virtual tour video. Open house August 12th and 13th 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Appetizers to be served on Sunday during the open house. More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2995 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2182929
$2,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2182929
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,625 sq. ft.
Investor/Builder alert! 66x132 lot which already subdivided into 2 33x132 legal lots with separate legal and PID's. Centrally located to schools, transportation, shopping and in the heart of the Renfrew area. Great opportunity and lots of potential. Don't miss out! More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast (Van49) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2452 TRINITY Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2195804
$2,550,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2195804
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,482 sq. ft.
A rare opportunity to own a unique home situated on a 66 x 122 lot that can be subdivided into two 33' lots. Under RS1 zoning the FSR is up to 0.7 and laneway houses are also permitted. The well maintained 4 bedroom character home has views to the North Shore, Harbor and Lions Gate Bridge. Stunning perennial garden, south facing deck & private one bedroom suite. Situated in the private Point Grey neighborhood of Vancouver East, it is a sought after location close to a French Immersion School, Downtown via the new waterfront connection, New Brighton Park, SFU, Highway 1, the Second Narrows Bridge, the East Village and Commercial Drive. A Strong sense of Community has made Trinity “The Christmas Street”. Open Sunday August 20th 2-4 More detailsRoyal LePage Sussex (WVan1) - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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531 RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2111532
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2111532
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,316 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. Please do not walk on properties or disturb the owners. More detailsTRG-The Residential Group Rlty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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523 RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2111543
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2111543
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. Please do not walk on properties or disturb the owners. More detailsTRG-The Residential Group Rlty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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541 RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2113924
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2113924
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,589 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. Please do not walk on properties or disturb the owners. More detailsTRG-The Residential Group Rlty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2474 ETON Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2167573
$2,499,880Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2167573
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,581 sq. ft.
Location! Location! Location! Stunning mountain view in the back of the North facing lot and a quiet tree lined street in the front. Approved floor plan to build over 2750 sq.ft. plus 836 laneway house, building plan is available. measurements approx., taken from floor plan, buy now and save more. High end laneway house by quality experienced builder, 2-5-10 new home warranty, 6 bdrms, 5/ensuites, hardwood floor, wok kitchen, covered large patio, theatre room and much more. Call listing agent for more details and find out how to save on GST. More detailsRE/MAX Central - Aedis Realty
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430 LAKEWOOD Drive in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2137994
$2,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2137994
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,919 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT!! Character/Revenue property, 2919 SF, with extensive renovations and upgrades on a 44’x99’ Corner Lot (flanking lane) is the perfect holding property for investors, owner-occupiers, or shared ownership. As part of the newly designated Grandview-Woodland Community Plan this exceptional investment potential property falls into the New RT-4 Zoning. Three bedrooms upstairs with a renovated kitchen, large living and dining rooms. Downstairs features a self contained in-law suite with three bedrooms, a family room, kitchen, den and more. Loads of storage. This property is a must see! More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast (Brdwy) - Aedis Realty
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2371 E PENDER Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2168966
$2,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2168966
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,926 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. Welcome to the East Village! The Grandview-Woodland OCP has this land being rezoned for multifamily development. With a close proximity to trendy East Hastings, views of the North Shore mountains, and easy access to Downtown Vancouver, this land development is a can't miss! Contact us for details and an information package. **DOUBLE EXPOSURE, ALSO AVAILABLE AS COMMERCIAL LAND, #C8012563** More detailsRE/MAX 2000 Realty - Aedis Realty
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2349 E PENDER Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS® # R2169023
$2,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2169023
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,955 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. Welcome to the East Village! The Grandview-Woodland OCP has this land being rezoned for multifamily development. With a close proximity to trendy East Hastings, views of the North Shore mountains, and easy access to Downtown Vancouver, this land development is a can't miss! Contact us for details and an information package. **DOUBLE EXPOSURE, ALSO AVAILABLE AS COMMERCIAL LAND, #C8012572** More detailsRE/MAX 2000 Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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