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®# R2748991
1925 ADANAC Street Vancouver V5L 2E5 
$4,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748991
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,376 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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1623 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Hastings Fourplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2776651
1623 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5L 2B1
$3,999,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2776651
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,200 sq. ft.
1623 and 1637 East Georgia. totalling 12200 Square feet. opportunity to build 6 story rental or 4 story strata residential or duplex or stack townhomes. Call for more details More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1334 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2742023
1334 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5L 2A8
$3,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742023
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,537 sq. ft.
Developer/Investor Alert! Land Assembly Potential with 1334 E.Georgia. I-2 Zoning, 3.0 FSR. Primely Located in a highly desirable neighborhood in the heart of East Vancouver. Additional ground-level storefront (approx 400 SF w/ 3pce bath) and Storage area (approx. 20'x9') Great opportunity to develop or live and hold. Fully renovated with great layout. Modern with lots of recent upgrades! Mountain/city views. Call now to book your private showing! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2040 PANDORA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale in "Grandview - Hastings" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2768208
2040 PANDORA Street Vancouver V5L 1N2
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768208
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,632 sq. ft.
DEVELOPMENT SITE Centrally located in GRANDVIEW-HASTINGS neighbourhood. Steps away from the Drive and Hasting's Village. This property is to be sold in combination with 2054 Pandora Street, also listed. DEVELOP & build up to 12 units. 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 RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2054 PANDORA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale in "Grandview - Hastings" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2768207
2054 PANDORA Street Vancouver V5L 1N2
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768207
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,340 sq. ft.
DEVELOPMENT SITE centrally located in GRANDVIEW-HASTINGS neighbourhood. Steps away from the Drive and Hasting's Village. This property is to be sold in combination with 2040 Pandora Street, also listed. DEVELOP & build up to 12 units. 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 RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1324 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2741805
1324 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5L 2A8
$2,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2741805
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,884 sq. ft.
Developer/Investor Alert! Land Assembly Potential with 1334 E.Georgia. I-2 Zoning, 3.0 FSR. Primely Located in a highly desirable neighbourhood in the heart of East Vancouver. Additional ground-level storefront (approx 400 SF w/ 3pce bath) and Storage area (approx. 20'x9') Great opportunity to develop or live and hold. 3 bdrm home with mountain views and lots of recent upgrades! Measurements are approximate. Buyers/Buyers' agent to verify if deemed important. Call now to book your private showin More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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780 VICTORIA Drive in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2748982
780 VICTORIA Drive Vancouver V5L 4E6
$2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748982
- 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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2237 VENABLES Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2772071
2237 VENABLES Street Vancouver V5L 2J5
$2,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772071
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,938 sq. ft.
Very well kept, recently updated with new laminate flooring, new paint. Upper 3 Bedroom 2 Baths can be a single family home, and lower level with 2 separate rental suites (2 Bed 1 Bath, and a studio suite with one bath), all with separate entrances. Extra large garage with built-in LOFT, EXTRA HIGH ceilings for additional storage space, LARGE OUTDOOR PATIO/ SUNDECK WITH GREAT VIEW OF CASCADE MOUNTAINS (2 Blocks from Templeton Secondary School and close walk to Lord Nelson Elementary School). CALL TO VIEW. Tenant prefer Sat & Sun showings anytime. Open House: May 7th 2-4 pm (open to viewing before open house date) More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1637 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Hastings Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2776648
1637 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5L 2B1
$1,999,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2776648
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,096 sq. ft.
1623 and 1637 East Georgia. totalling 12200 Square feet. opportunity to build 6 story rental or 4 story strata residential or duplex or stack townhomes. Call for more details More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2009 VENABLES Street in Vancouver: Hastings 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2786549
2009 VENABLES Street Vancouver V5L 2J1
$1,849,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2786549
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,687 sq. ft.
The wait is over for this brand new highly anticipated back duplex! Three spacious bedrooms, hardwood flooring, and built in speakers. This house is an entertainers dream- get ready for a seamless transition between your living room, and outside with accordion doors to your wooden deck and private backyard. The third floor bedroom has a private patio with mountain views could be your next work from home space, overlooking the mountain view. With Incredible amounts of storage, ducted AC, radiant heating and a single car garage this home is ready for you! The photos of this beautiful property don't do it justice, come see it yourself on Sunday 2-4pm More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
