Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
People and Boundaries
Renfrew–Collingwood, the second most populous Vancouver neighbourhood after Downtown, had over 50,000 residents in the 2011 Census. A large, diverse eastside neighbourhood on the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary with substantial business centers and some fast-growing residential sectors, this neighbourhood had a population of 44,950 in 2001, 43.6 percent of whom then spoke Chinese as their first language. Canada’s 2011 census reported only 28 per cent of Renfrew-Collingwood residents as native English speakers. Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese are the languages heard most often on the streets.
Renfrew–Collingwood’s northern border is Broadway, East 41st Avenue is on the south, Nanaimo Street on the west, and Boundary Road on the east. Kingsway runs through the southern part of the neighbourhood, Grandview Highway through the middle, and the Trans-Canada Highway through the northeast corner.
History
In 1861, Colonel Richard Moody built a military trail through the area from New Westminster to English Bay. By 1891, Canada’s first electric interurban railway along Vanness Avenue connected Vancouver’s Downtown to New Westminster and opened the area to what became the thriving community of Collingwood near the present intersection with Joyce Street, and to the north the Renfrew district began to grow in the 1920s.
Over the years, the two areas grew together with commercial developments along Kingsway, Grandview Highway, and Boundary Road and growing numbers of condominiums and multi-family residential developments joining traditional single-family 
homes throughout. Two SkyTrain lines, five stations, and interconnecting bus routes now serve neighbourhood transit needs well. Many immigrants find Renfrew-Collingwood attractive for that reason.
Information Links:
http://shopcollingwood.ca/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/renfrew.aspx
http://www.renfrewcc.com
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/renfrew-collingwood-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Future Development/Collingwood Village
In 2007, the City of Vancouver announced several neighbourhood centre programs as parts of an Eco-Density initiative to rezone Renfrew–Collingwood from single-family to duplex with rowhouses along busy streets to increase density and encourage commercial development along Earles and Rupert streets. The plan is controversial; many residents want their neighbourhood to retain its traditional single-family home character.
The Collingwood Village community around the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain station is a story of successful redevelopment that might be instructive in the ongoing unrest over plans to redevelop neighbourhoods across the city. Renfrew-Collingwood once faced the unpleasant prospect of too many people packed into multifamily homes, but residents worked with the city government and a sympathetic developer to reach a satisfactory result. A new daycare facility was a welcome amenity.
Completed in 2006, Collingwood Village was the largest master-planned community in British Columbia at that time. The developer constructed 16 condominium and rental buildings of four-storey town homes and mid- and high-rise apartments. Since the 1990s, 2,700 new homes have gone up on what had been industrial land south of Vanness Avenue and east of Joyce Street. Kingsway shops and services are a few blocks south. More than a quarter of the community is parkland.
In 2011, the city council approved a rezoning proposal for 33 parcels of land east of Collingwood Village within Boundary Road, Vanness Avenue, and Ormidale Street to be developed as Wall Centre Central Park, three residential towers of 28, 29, and 30 storeys, all higher than any present Collingwood Village structure. In April 2013 the first 623 units went on sale, almost half priced under $300,000.
New Renfrew-Collingwood Live MLS Listings
Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
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2948 E 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Renfrew VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2869239
2948 E 3RD Avenue Vancouver V5M 1H8 
$1,498,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869239
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,505 sq. ft.
Perched on elevated ground, this property offers stunning city and North Shore mountain views! Situated near Sunrise Park, with convenient access to Highway 1 and within walking distance to shops, this location also boasts a 10-minute walk to Renfrew Skytrain and amenities like T&T. Additionally, it's just a 5-minute walk to Renfrew Care Centre. This modern build half duplex is bathed in natural light, featuring Fisher Paykel & Samsung appliances, home automation security systems & cameras, and a wifi-enabled smart home system compatible with Alexa, Google, and Apple devices. Spread over 3 levels, this brand new home offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 1450 sq ft of living space, with an additional 500 sq ft of storage/crawl space. Luxury finishes abound, including an electric fireplace More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2 3323 ADANAC Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2861528
2 3323 ADANAC Street Vancouver V5K 2P4
$1,488,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2861528
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,495 sq. ft.
A brand-new back duplex perfectly crafted for the growing family situated on a comer lot for easy access, Top floor, 3 Bedrooms, 1 full bath, Main floor with modem kitchen. Quartz countertops, a nice backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an integrated fridge and dishwasher. The lower level provides even more space for visiting family or older teenagers. This floor also has potential to be easily suitable. With a separate entry, extra storage, a full bathroom, and one bedroom, this is the perfect space for a mortgage helper or rental income. Features: Radiant floor heating, AC, HRV, and security system with cameras, and more, 2-5-10 Years warranty. Must See!! Open House , Sun - Apr 14th (2-4) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2707 E 40TH Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2854423
2707 E 40TH Avenue Vancouver V5R 3M8
$1,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2854423
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,316 sq. ft.
Welcome home! This impressive 3BED/3BATH Scandinavian style home offers an unparalleled level of comfort and design. As you step inside, you are greeted with an open concept layout and a stunning kitchen featuring a unique quartz backsplash and countertops, a luxurious Italian range hood by Faber is complemented with high end stainless steel appliances. The main floor also has a spacious bedroom and bathroom. The upper level consists of 2 sizable bedrooms, both equipped with their own ensuites, and a large rooftop deck with ample space for entertaining. Fully equipped with AC and radiant heating. Located in the heart of Vancouver, with shops and schools just a short distance away, you do not want to miss out on this! More detailsListed by RA Realty Alliance Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2447 E 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2865872
2447 E 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5R 2W2
$1,450,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865872
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,440 sq. ft.
Court Ordered Sale . Property being sold "AS IS- WHERE IS " . Ultimate Handyman Special. 900 sq.ft. 2 bedroom+ 540 sq.ft . part basement home situated on a 25' x 152' residential lot with lane. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2447 E 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Land for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2865858
2447 E 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5R 2W2
$1,450,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865858
Priced to Sell. Court Ordered Sale. Property being sold on an " AS IS- WHERE IS " BASIS. Ideal site for a Front/Back duplex. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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