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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105 4933 CLARENDON Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "CLARENDON HEIGHTS" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2528969
105 4933 CLARENDON Street Vancouver V5R 3J3 
$635,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2528969
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 743 sq. ft.
Clarendon Heights - Nestled on a quiet street just off Kingsway, find a collection of 47 boutique residences with Vancouver address. Sleek yet inviting, the building exterior is a perfect balance of modern architecture with warm accents of brick and wood paneling. Complimented by Scandinavian inspired interior and exclusive rooftop amenities, it is designed to elevate the urban lifestyle. Over 6000sqft roof top garden/amenity. This home offers smart, refined living spaces perfect for any family at any stage of life. Please contact for more info or to book your private appointment to visit our presentation centre at 2495 Kingsway Vancouver. Visit us at http://www.clarendon33rd.com/ More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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415 3638 VANNESS Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "BRIO" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2525280
415 3638 VANNESS Avenue Vancouver V5R 6H6
$608,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525280
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 812 sq. ft.
THE BRIO - located in the heart of Collingwood. 2 bedrooms on the top floor, CORNER unit with plenty of natural light home has all that you've come to expect from BOSA Properties; impeccably designed & constructed low-rise concrete building with open concept living, floor to ceiling windows, kitchen breakfast bar & your own south east facing balcony complemented with a serene view of the courtyard. This unit includes I secured underground parking stall & I storage locker. Pets Allowed & Rentals with Restrictions. Convenience & community at your doorstep. Walking distance to parks, recreation, shopping, restaurants & transit skytrain w/ easy access to Burnaby & Downtown Vancouver. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar and TRG The Residential Group Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2292 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Townhouse for sale in "Vancouver Urban Square" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2512523
2292 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5N 3G1
$599,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2512523
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 704 sq. ft.
Unique 1BR + Den townhome with terrific one level floor plan in the heart of Vancouver’s desired Norquay Park neighbourhood with MOUNTAIN VIEW! Stunning-built modern design, 9 Modern TOWNHOMES w/ stylish interiors. House like feel with front and rear entrance, featuring a spacious 136 sq ft patios.Open living room/dining room with double glass doors.Den can be opened wide to entertain guests. Just Steps to Kingsway, shops, restaurants, schools, park, sky train station and bus stop. Functional layout with quality finishes, large windows, quartz countertops , bike lockers ,stainless steel appliances and much more! Low strata Fee, 2-5-10 Home Warranty will also give you a peace of mind! Visit developer website – vancouverurbansquare.com. Under Construction. Call today to book an appointment! More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2608 5058 JOYCE Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "THE JOYCE" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2487729
2608 5058 JOYCE Street Vancouver V5R 4G6
$599,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2487729
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 506 sq. ft.
NORTH WEST PANORAMIC VIEWS will be yours to behold from the 26th floor. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT means you now have the opportunity to INVEST securely in a lifestyle like no other! Get ready to move-in. Completion estimate December 2020! Quality interior finishes are second to none - imported tile, Kohler fixtures, high end Meile appliance package. A stunning 3O storey vertical, The Joyce has already become an iconic landmark, rising up from the vibrant Collingwood neighbourhood. Luxury Resort style amenities include the concierge, lounge, library and study space, Tutor and Music room. Rooftop gardens with fitness, play area and firepit. 1 year Compass Transit pass bonus. EV charging and MODO car share available. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1908 3660 VANNESS Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "CIRCA" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2520904
1908 3660 VANNESS Avenue Vancouver V5R 6H8
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2520904
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 716 sq. ft.
VIEW!!! LOCATION!!! Welcome to Collingwood's sought after Circa building built by reputable Bosa Development. Newly-renovated 716sqft Move-in Ready 1 Bed + Den(large enough to be used as a second bedroom) east facing unit with stunning city and north shore mountain views, features a spacious functional layout, kitchen with S/S appliances & quartz countertops, large windows to allow a ton of natural light, in-suite laundry, a generously sized balcony with unobstructed views. Great amenities such as clubhouse and exercise room. Steps to Joyce Collingwood skytrain station, community centre and the Central Park, restaurants, shops, banks and parks nearby. Short drive to Metrotown & HWY1. 1 parking & 1 locker. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. BOOK NOW. PLEASE WEAR MASK! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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