Marpole is a mostly residential neighbourhood of 23,832 inhabitants reported in the 2011 Census on the southern edge of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, northeast of Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the Fraser River. Approximate borders are Angus Drive on the west, 57th Avenue on the north, Ontario Street on the east and the river on the south. Immigration has been an important demographic in this neighbourhood. In 2006, 42 percent of Marpole residents were ethnically Chinese, 37 percent spoke Chinese as their native language, and 59 percent were foreign born. Marpole has a lower median household income and a higher share of low- income residents than Vancouver overall. Within Marpole, 32 per cent of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing. Most of the 4,000 units of relatively affordable rental housing date from before 1975.
Some History
Richard Marpole, for whom in 1916 residents of the small town of Eburne Station on the river renamed it in his honor, was General Superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division in Vancouver in the early 1900s. The coming of the Canadian Pacific to Vancouver triggered development of sawmills, shingle mills, and gravel companies in the region. By 1929, when it became part of the City of Vancouver, Marpole was a industrial centre. Construction over the river in 1957 of the Oak Street Bridge to Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and the USA border and in 1975 of the Arthur Laing Bridge to the airport has catalyzed many changes and intensified traffic and development.
Economic Development
Most Marpole trade stores and services are toward the southern end of Granville Street. Small corner shops cluster around Oak Street and 67th Avenue and Cambie Street and 57th Avenue. Some big box stores, manufacturers, and distributors are on Marine Drive east of the Arthur Laing Bridge; some heavy industry operates along the bank of the river.
Another large Marpole commercial district will be in the eastern part of the neighbourhood around Marine Drive and Cambie Street. The City of Vancouver has designated this area as the Marine Landing Precinct and approved for construction two residential high-rise towers, an office tower, 11 movie theatres, and a major grocery store.
In April 2014, Vancouver’s City Council unanimously approved a new Marpole community plan following a public hearing with most attending residents in favor. The new plan revamped last year’s proposal, which stalled over complaints that the city pushed for unnecessary and excessive density. City planners had proposed to rezone a large area of single-family residences dwellings for multifamily housing. The new, approved plan leaves 85 percent of present single-family areas unchanged. Most growth will be near major streets and transit stops with new townhomes in some single-family areas. The plan has four main themes: (1) encourage growth but respect neighbourhood character, (2) keep housing affordable, (3) improve transportation, and (4) add and enhance community amenities.
According to plan specifics, by 2041 there would be 835 new market rental units, 6,800 new market homes, upgrades to five parks, three new parks with a 10-acre sanctuary along the river, upgrades to the library and community centre, and 478 new child care spaces. So proceeds life in Marpole as the government attempts to moderate the forces of the market economy.
This well maintained south facing home located on a beautiful tree lined street in the prime Marpole neighbourhood is the one you've been waiting for. The 2 storey home has 5 bedrooms (4 bedrooms upstaris and 1 bedroom in basement - suite potential) and 4 baths giving you over 2,100sqft of comfortable living space for you and your family. A private fenced back yard is the perfect place for kids to play and enjoy a summmer BBQ. Centrally located to all amenities, public transit and all levels of school (Laurier Elementary, Churchill Secondary - IB Program). Open house (By Appointment) on Saturday May 21. Call today to arrange a private showing of this homeMore details
Excellent opportunity for DEVELOPERS or INVESTORS. 1. RT-2 Zoning: The lot can be rebuild for a duplex without rezoning process. 2. Marpole Community Plan designates 6 storey residential building with 2.50 FSR. Please check with City of Vancouver for all details and accurate verification regarding development inquiring. Great location, close to all transit, shops, YVR, & much more. Currently rented at $1450 per month - month to month tenancy. 3. Current Rental Income: $2,500More details
Land Assembly -- THREE LOTS under Marpole OCP for RM-8 with FSR 1.2. Located in Marpole popular area on a quiet street and surrounded by new home developments on Granville Street & West 62nd Avenue. Just next to these 3 properties is a recently completed townhouse project. These 2 side-by-side properties 7845 French Street must be sold in conjunction with 7855 French Street. Together with 7865 French Street, these 3 properties make a total lot frontage of 99 feet. This development site is steps to transit, shopping, restaurants & school catchment. There is a possibility of rent-back while awaiting for plans & drawings. Please do not disturb occupants or walk on the property.More details
Land Assembly-- THREE LOTS under Marpole OCP for RM-8 with F.S.R 1.2. Located in Marpole popular area on a quiet street and surrounded by new home developments on Granville Street & West 62nd Avenue. Just next to these 3 properties is a recently completed townhouse project. These 2 side-by-side properties 7855 French Street must be sold in conjunction with 7845 French Street. Together with 7865 French Street next door, these 3 properties make a total lot frontage of 99 feet. This development site is steps to transit, shopping, restaurants & school catchment. Currently rented to good tenants, it gives source of income while awaiting for plans and drawings. Please do not disturb occupants or walk on the property.More details
An incredible opportunity to own three lots in this prime Marpole neighbourhood. This house can be purchased together with 7855 French Street and 7845 French Street. The three lots are zoned RM-8, so its the ideal townhouse development site. There is a recently completed townhouse developed site just to the south of these lots. If you purchase the three lots, you would have a 99 foot frontage and a 105.82 depth on a quiet street just one block east from Granville. Or if you are a long time Marpole resident and were just looking for a property to build your own family duplex on, then this could be your lot. This owner would consider selling this property apart from the assembly. The house has stable tenants both up and down so you will be earning rents as you weigh out your options.More details