Hastings-East/Sunrise, not East Village
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
Information Links:
eastvillagevancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/sunrise.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/thunderbird/website/index.htm
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/sunset-community-vision-full-report.pdf
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
New Hastings East/Sunrise Live MLS Listings
Hastings Sunrise
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2411 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2561530
2411 TURNER Street Vancouver V5K 2E7 
$2,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2561530
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,516 sq. ft.
Attn Developers, Super location for Land Assembly to develop multi families at the corner of Nanaimo & Turner. Steps to Hastings Transit & Shopping. Easy access to Hwy, Close to Parks, Schools & Rec Ctr. 15 min drive to D/T etc. Pls check with City of Vancouver for the latest updates. Pls do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants. More detailsListed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty and Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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584 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559666
584 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559666
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,440 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. It is in an amazing location that is close to parks and schools! 15 mins drive to Downtown, close to the popular Emily Carr Art school and Vancouver Community College! It is anticipated there will be a big population growth the next three decades. Please check with City of Vancouver for the latest update! **Please do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants** More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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574 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559702
574 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559702
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,340 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. It is in an amazing location that is close to parks and schools! 15 mins drive to Downtown, close to the popular Emily Carr Art school and Vancouver Community College! It is anticipated there will be a big population growth the next three decades. Please check with City of Vancouver for the latest update! **Please do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants** More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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568 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559718
568 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559718
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 800 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. It is in an amazing location that is close to parks and schools! 15 mins drive to Downtown, close to the popular Emily Carr Art school and Vancouver Community College! It is anticipated there will be a big population growth the next three decades. Please check with City of Vancouver for the latest update! **Please do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants** More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2595 WALL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2624758
2595 WALL Street Vancouver V5K 1A6
$2,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2624758
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,096 sq. ft.
RARE HIDDEN GEM in the heart of the Hastings-Sunrise golden mile! This MAGNIFICENT WATERFRONT PROPERTY w mountain, ocean, & city views: from Downtown, Stanley Park, & North Shore mtns from Bowen to Ironworker’s Memorial bridge, comes w loads of privacy & is beside a small park. Nestled behind tall greenery, this 2 bdrm/2 bath treasure, w brick/stone front façade, feels like country living, yet is only a 15 min drive to DT or the North Shore! Sit & watch the ever-changing harbour activity from your large, heated, skylight-covered deck w PANORAMIC views all year round! Vancouver beauty at its finest on this large 7843 sq. ft. lot! Come join this fabulous, community-minded, upbeat, & revitalized neighbourhood! Open Houses: Thur, 14th Oct 4-6, Sat, 16th / Sun, 17th Oct, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2630 FRANKLIN Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2592482
2630 FRANKLIN Street Vancouver V5K 1X6
$2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2592482
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,177 sq. ft.
Nice solid bungalow situated on the great location of Hastings Sunrise area, Potential lot 33’ x 122’. 2 bedrooms + 1.5 baths up and 4 bedrooms + 1.5 baths down. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and transportation. Hastings Elementary School just across the street. More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2241 E PENDER Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2623662
2241 E PENDER Street Vancouver V5L 1X5
$2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2623662
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,563 sq. ft.
Beautiful character home in prime location. Walking distance to EVERYTHING! (community center, schools, transit, groceries and restaurants). Call for your PRIVATE VIEWING. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2715 CAMBRIDGE Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2593482
2715 CAMBRIDGE Street Vancouver V5K 1L8
$1,938,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593482
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,445 sq. ft.
This could be your new home! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Vancouver Special home is located in one of the most central and desirable streets in the neighbourhood of Hastings Sunrise. Features include an updated kitchen, 2 cozy wood burning fireplaces, walkout in-law suite, double car garage and laneway access. Enjoy the stunning red maple trees changing from season to season right in front of your window or look out to the partial mountain views from your balcony. Just minutes away from shopping, bike routes, parks and public transit. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2275 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2569564
2275 TURNER Street Vancouver V5L 2A5
$1,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2569564
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,030 sq. ft.
Investor alert! Builders alert! High potential Vancouver East - Hastings area RS-1 49.50x66sqft 3,267sqft lot! Fantastic area for exponential growth hold now redevelop later. Over 2000 sqft interior space with ample front and rear gardens. Steps to Templeton Secondary School/ Templeton Pool/ Hastings community and Nanaimo Bus to Skytrain. Part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan! This property will not last long! Call for more information. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - Vancouver First Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2223 OXFORD Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2616440
2223 OXFORD Street Vancouver V5L 1G2
$1,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2616440
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,128 sq. ft.
Priced for land value only. Excellent neighborhood, close to Pandora Park, Donalds Market, transit, SFU, downtown, Chinatown, the drive, New Brighton Park and Pool, some of the cities best restaurants, distilleries and breweries are right on your door step. Also close to schools, Hastings Elementary, Templeton Secondary, Our Lady of Sorrows and St Francis of Assisi, just to name a few.. More detailsListed by Dimex Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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