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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1326 E 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864657
1326 E 6TH Avenue Vancouver V5N 1P1 
$1,835,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864657
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,533 sq. ft.
Contemporary, concrete & steel 4-level half duplex - a rare unicorn! Steel I-beam & concrete construction with metal cladding & metal roof, open-concept kitchen/dining/living featuring cantilevered 3-sided fireplace with back-lit Onyx mantle & bow-front double-height living room with soaring 16’ floor to ceiling windows, 2 floating staircases – 1 solid-slab wood treads & 1 frosted glass! – Brazilian mahogany hardwood, concrete & glass flooring, south-facing oversized deck, in-floor radiant heat throughout, attached, heated garage & a home office/flex space like you’ve never seen make this a true stand-out. Incredibly private, yet steps to Broadway, Commercial, SkyTrain & all things city. Crawlspace for extra storage. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16742 20A Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale in "Kendrick" (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2857212
16742 20A Avenue Surrey V3Z 1J4
$1,825,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2857212
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,882 sq. ft.
Move-in Spring 2024 in desirable Grandview Heights. Contemporary architecture within walking distance to brand new schools, parks & aquatic centre. Kendrick offers 4 bdrms upstairs & a finished 2 bdrm nanny/in-law suite/mortgage helper with an additional rec room for the principle residence on the lower level. Homes feature an open great room concept with 10 ft ceilings on the main living area with extensive molding & finishing carpentry throughout. Massive kitchen layouts w/oversized island & wok kitchen, quartz countertops, ceiling height shaker cabinetry w/glass displays, black hardware, TJI engineered silent floor constr. & superior Bosch appl. Gas forced air heat & Navien hot water on demand. Built by reputable Marathon Homes. Showhome located at 16735 20th Avenue. Open House 12-5 pm Sat/Sun or by appointment. More detailsListed by AXIS Real Estate Solutions Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16773 22A Avenue in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2870175
16773 22A Avenue Surrey V3Z 0M7
$1,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870175
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,781 sq. ft.
Perfect Luxury, South Facing, Desirable Neighbourhood. 2781 sq ft executive home features open floor plan and glass railings. The chef's kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters, pantry and custom wine room. A full height stone fireplace centres the great room. Upstairs, three bdrms. Primary stands out with window seat, vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet. The primary ensuite is a true spa with quartz counters, and spacious glass walk-in shower. Downstairs find a legal one bdrm suite with laundry, stainless appliances & separate entry. Backyard is a private oasis with waterfall. All hardwood floors. New Central AC. Lane access to double garage and one more outdoor parking spot. Open house April 18, 2024, 5-7PM, April 20 & 21, 2024 2-4 PM. Call Realtor now to view. More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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BACK 1566 E 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Grandview Woodland Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2871725
BACK 1566 E 10TH Avenue Vancouver V5N 1X5
$1,799,999Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871725
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,533 sq. ft.
This beautiful home maximizes the sqft. Rooms are spacious with ample lighting . Open plan living room has a cozy fireplace, dining, kitchen (large island), powder room & more! Ample storage in the crawl space. 2nd floor has 3 big beds, all of which have big closets. Garage is easy to ac Basement f l oor has a big bed/office with its own bth, custom storage, covered landing, and 2 separate entrances. Private backyard and amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, schools, community centres, etc ) close by. Includes AC, high efficiency boiler, security, auto blinds and more ! The Commercial/ Broadway Sky Train station is exceptionally close, making commuting a breeze. Plus, imagine luxuriating in a potential ensuite steam room or relaxing on the spacious deck, perfect for year- round enjoyment More detailsListed by Heller Murch Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2193 166 Street in Surrey: Grandview Surrey House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R2834244
2193 166 Street Surrey V3Z 0V6
$1,799,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834244
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,482 sq. ft.
Welcome to this quality built 2 storey home plus basement that feels much larger than it looks! Currently under construction, this 5 beds, 5 baths home will feature high ceiling throughout, an inviting living room with functional office/dining room, chef-inspired kitchen with additional spice kitchen and a spacious family room on main. Above you will find an spacious master bedroom with large walk in closet & ensuite and two more big size bedrooms. Downstairs with one large recreation room, 2 piece powder room and a self contained 2 beds legal suite. Walking distance to Edgewood Elementary & Grandview Heights Secondary, Aquatic Center and is only minutes away from Grandview Corners and Morgan Crossing Shopping Center. Home is expected to complete by March 2024. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Northstar Realty (S. Surrey) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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