Vancouver’s Newest Business Improvement Area
The Crossing
The Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association defines Hastings Crossing as the Downtown Vancouver area along Hastings Street from Richards Street east to Gore Avenue with portions of Cambie, Cordova, Dunsmuir, Hamilton, Main, Pender, and Powell streets.
There is no actual physical crossing except from East to West Vancouver, a divide that has influenced city culture, economics, and politics. 
The crossing is also temporal, says the association, into a new era as community groups, planners, and political leaders question and challenge established ways of doing business. Hastings Crossing is a business community for creativity, enterprise, and innovation. More than 650 businesses and property owners in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside comprise this creative and innovative community of entrepreneurs.
The association takes a leadership role in managing change to a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Downtown Eastside local economy, meeting local business needs with community organizations that foster a vibrant, diverse area for all whether here daily or just one day.
The Mission
The association mission is to promote and support member business and property owners, to advocate for their interests, and to contribute to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of the Hastings Crossing area. Driven by strong social and environmental values, the association dedicates itself to the authentic urban culture of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
The Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association works and cooperates with City of Vancouver planners and staff of elected leaders and with community groups, nonprofits, and local businesses to create and support initiatives to improve the condition of the local economy, management of the urban domain, and stewardship of the natural environment. The association supports removal graffiti and street debris, commercial and cultural events, and market strategies to draw consumers to area businesses.
The Heritage
Hastings Crossing has hundreds of innovative software designers, web developers, and other creative services, cozy cafes, fashionable restaurants, retail stores, professional services, social enterprises, and post-secondary educational institutions. The Carnegie Community Centre, Vancouver’s first library and one of its most beautiful neoclassical buildings, and Vancouver’s original city hall are in Hastings Crossing among scores of other heritage buildings.
Hastings Crossing enjoys a high concentration of artists. The Simon Fraser University School for Contemporary Arts and the Vancouver Film School draw musicians, actors, fashion designers, and entrepreneurs eager for a creative urban culture.
Information Links:
hxbia.com
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/hastings.aspx
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/dtes-local-area-plan.aspx
The Challenge
Hastings Street between Main and Cambie can be a study in contrasts of wealth and poverty. The challenge for the business improvement association is to revitalize the neighbourhood with new investment without displacing residents of modest means. All property owners inside association boundaries pay an annual contribution of $0.40 per $1,000 of assessed property commercial value to support the association’s programs. On paper, there are more than 300 businesses in the area, but only 70 have participated actively the association started in April 2011.
The association pursues an inclusive development model for future prosperity of the area, which, it argues, must not be gentrified traditionally by demolition, reconstruction, and displacement of the poor. The association’s pursuit may seem quixotic in a world where big money always seems to have the last say, but a former city planning director says social inclusion is a smart business strategy: Hire local people and help them make money so they can buy your products and afford your services and keep money in the community.
New Hasting Crossing Live MLS Listings
Hasting Crossing Neighborhood in Vancouver, BC
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1925 ADANAC Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2656907
1925 ADANAC Street Vancouver V5L 2E5 
$5,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2656907
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,646 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALLERT!!! GREAT DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITY ! Located in the culturally rich, deeply passionate, electric and engaged GRANDVIEW-WOODLAND community. This large 65.72 x 120 corner lot with RM-4 Zoning, which allows 0.60 FSR for one-family and two-family dwellings, or 0.75 FSR for other uses. Also part of Vancouver Rental Housing ODP. Just a few blocks off Commercial Drive which is the heart of the Grandview-Woodland community. The Drive is known for its rich variety of independent shops and services, distinctive small store frontages, and eclectic architecture. Also adjacent property, 780 Victoria Dr., is also available for sale. The house was recently renovated and currently tenanted. Please contact the listing agent for more information. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1837 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2717514
1837 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5L 2B5
$3,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2717514
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,500 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Developers! DP submitted 5 townhome site in very desirable location of Grandview Woodland. 1.45 FSR. Approx. 8,593 sqft of buildable, units range from 1,900 sqft - 1,550 sqft, all with private roof top patios. Surrounded by amazing amenities, great schools and lush parks, this is a perfect location to invest in. The charming and family friendly Grandview - Woodland neighbourhood is located with minutes to the many restaurants of Commercial Drive, Bosa Foods and easy access to Highway 1. A builders dream project. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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495 LAKEWOOD Drive in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2719954
495 LAKEWOOD Drive Vancouver V5L 4L8
$2,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2719954
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,800 sq. ft.
PRIME LOCATION! Centrally located in Grandview Hastings neighborhood and steps away from Hastings Village. 2 bed + den up, 4 bed down 2 bathrooms, new roof 2020, hot water tank & furnace done in 2019.Walking distance to elementary school, shops and buses. Short drive to downtown, Chinatown and amenities. Huge corner level lot (over 6000 sqft) Rm-8A zoning for rowhouses or stacked townhouses. Please verify with City of Vancouver. Excellent development opportunity. Currently tenanted. Please do not go on property and do not disturb tenant. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2215 VENABLES Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2728587
2215 VENABLES Street Vancouver V5L 2J5
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2728587
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,439 sq. ft.
FANTASTIC PROPERTY FEATURING THREE SEPARATE LIVING QUARTERS: PERFECT FOR INTER-GENERATIONAL LIVING OR SIGNIFICANT MORTGAGE HELPERS! This charming, well-maintained, newly upgraded 3 bedroom character home, nestled on a quiet tree lined street, oozes curb appeal. Bonus large, legal 1 bedroom garden suite w/insuite laundry, dishwasher, hardwood floors, gas stove, & more. This unique property also boasts a BRAND NEW, stunning, 1000 sq ft custom-built 1 bedroom plus den infill (laneway) home. South facing main house with front porch overlooking a delightful, easy-to-manage garden. TRULY A "MUST SEE". We welcome you by appt or Open House, SAT OCT 1st 2-4pm. VIDEO TOUR https://youtu.be/BghuXkHuvyo More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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780 VICTORIA Drive in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2656895
780 VICTORIA Drive Vancouver V5L 4E6
$2,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2656895
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,388 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALLERT!!! GREAT DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITY ! Located in the culturally rich, deeply passionate, electric and engaged GRANDVIEW-WOODLAND community. Just a few blocks off Commercial Drive which is the heart of the Grandview-Woodland community.“The Drive” is known for its rich variety of independent shops and services, distinctive small store frontages, and eclectic architecture. Also adjacent property, 1925 Adanac St., is also available for sale. This multi-units house situated on a 32.86 x 120 lot with RM-4 Zoning, which allows 0.60 FSR for one-family and two-family dwellings, or 0.75 FSR for other uses. Also part of Vancouver Rental Housing ODP. Property is currently tenanted with great rental income. Please DO NOT disturb the tenants; contact the listing agent today for more details. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2104 FRANKLIN Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2675748
2104 FRANKLIN Street Vancouver V5L 1R5
$2,448,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2675748
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,900 sq. ft.
Welcome to this amazing central Franklin Street legal 5 plex(Generating $120k in income!),located in the fast-developing area of East Hastings. It features 2-2 bedroom,1-1 bedroom and 2 studio suites. Bonus unit has separate laundry. It has been totally renovated, with new kitchen, bathroom, floors, appliances and insuite laundry in each unit. Amazing lot with a great view from the main floor. Very convenient location, close to multiple restaurants, Templeton school, shops, Pacific Coliseum, Pandora park, and much more. Easy access to public transit, HWY 1#, and Downtown.Excellent long-term tenants living, rented month to month. Don't miss out on this terrific investment opportunity with amazing income! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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865 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2567936
865 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S8
$2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567936
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY. RM-12N ZONED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. Grandview-Woodland Community Plan. Courtyard stacked townhouses and rowhouses. Optional 4-storey low-rise apartment with minimum site frontage of 120 ft. Central Location, Lane Access, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby and close to Public Transits to Downtown, Burnaby and North Shore. Lord Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary school catchment. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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434 LAKEWOOD Drive in Vancouver: Hastings 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2723814
434 LAKEWOOD Drive Vancouver V5L 4L7
$1,895,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2723814
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,063 sq. ft.
Picture yourself living in this remarkable FULLY renovated character home . The spacious layout, lots of natural light and modern finishes make this home an absolute dream for families. Home was meticulously rebuilt from the studs out. Full noise cancellation from the outisde. Contemporary design with overheight cathedral ceilings, oversized living room/dining room, marble mosaic tiling, stainless steel appliances & premium laminate flooring give this home a sophisticated yet stylish feel. Floorplan offers 4 generous-sized bedrooms. The latest upgrades include full backyard renovation, new stairs to the front door, bike shed, new landscaping & more. Steps to some of the trendiest coffee shops/restaurants, transit & just minutes to downtown. Feels more like a Detached home. Open House Oct 8 2-4pm More detailsListed by Zolo Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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675 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2724663
675 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S4
$1,649,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2724663
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,142 sq. ft.
Beautiful solid 1950's home with 3 beds up and 2 bed mortgage helper below with separate entrance. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, windows, roof, appliances, and freshly painted, easy-to-maintain exterior with a lovely garden and hot tub! Enjoy refinished original oak floors, wood-burning fireplace, laundry up & down. The fully fenced yard has grass & sunning area facing SW, a detached double car garage great for storage & workshop & charming greenhouse for growing your veggies. Located steps from Templeton park & fantastic shopping in Vancouver East Village. Wonderful neighbourhood for a family or a great investment property. Open House October 1st 2pm-4pm and October 2nd 2pm-4pm More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2042 FRANKLIN Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2723269
2042 FRANKLIN Street Vancouver V5L 1R3
$1,588,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2723269
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,303 sq. ft.
4 bedroom character home in Hastings Sunrise. Open concept main floor and stainless steel appliances create a wonderful main floor with two bedrooms and main bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is a 2 bedroom mortgage helper. The back yard has been designed for entertaining. More detailsListed by Bode Platform Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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