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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404 3050 KINGSWAY in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "Ruper by Kaval" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2856206
404 3050 KINGSWAY Vancouver V5R 5J7 
$699,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2856206
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 668 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW, TOP FLOOR & CORNER unit!!! Spacious 2 bed + den unit offers lots of NATURAL LIGHT, beautiful MODERN KITCHEN w/ S/S appliances & an OVERSIZED BALCONY w/ MOUNTAIN & DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER VIEWS. In suite laundry & 1 parking stall + 1 bike storage locker. Rupert by Kaval Properties is located within the dynamic Collingwood community. Just moments away from the Vancouver Public Library, schools, charming cafes, picturesque parks, eclectic shops, & enticing restaurants. 15 min drive to downtown Vancouver & seamless connections to the Joyce SkyTrain station and nearby bus routes. EVERYTHING you need is here! Open house Sun, April 14 from 2-4 PM. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Encore
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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115 5380 OBEN Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2866672
115 5380 OBEN Street Vancouver V5R 6H7
$689,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866672
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 630 sq. ft.
Introducing Urba: a 19-year-old concrete building, rarely available large 1 bedroom in a prime central location, near shopping, restaurants, and transit. This unique unit boasts the only private patio, an in-suite storage, an extra storage locker, and it's right next to a park. With an efficient strata, check out the low strata fees. Don't miss this opportunity! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2808 5058 JOYCE Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "JOYCE" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2855179
2808 5058 JOYCE Street Vancouver V5R 4G6
$688,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855179
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 443 sq. ft.
Welcome to JOYCE! This stunning NW-facing 1 Bed + Flex/Den SUB-PENTHOUSE home is waiting for you! It offers beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, views of the surrounding mountains + city, A/C, large porcelain floor tiles in the main living area, a neutral-toned white oak kitchen with integrated appliances + gas stove top, a large balcony & a spa-like bathroom with dusky-coloured tiling + custom matte black fixtures, comes with 1 dedicated storage room. Amenities include a gym, learning lounge, large outdoor terrace, resort-style lounge seating, fire pit, children's play area & an incredible 360 degree view of Vancouver from the rooftop. Great location! Adjacent to Joyce-Collingwood station and just a short walk to groceries, restaurants, schools, parks & so much more! Must see home! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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106 3264 VANNESS Avenue in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2868152
106 3264 VANNESS Avenue Vancouver V5R 4V3
$679,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868152
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 519 sq. ft.
CLIVE at COLLINWOOD - the best value East Vancouvers Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood. This home is one of the final 5 opportunities to own at Clive. Secure your home with $25,000, the balance to 5% payable Sept 2024. GST & PTT (if appliacble) included in the price! Steps to the SkyTrain, Clive boasts an ultra convenient location nestled among single family homes. Superior finishes include concrete construction, ale, gas range, future friendly smart home features you can control from your phone, the worlds most powerful air filtration technology, all this paired with sleek finishes and functional layouts. Don't wait to secure your home at Clive. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1208 5058 JOYCE Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "JOYCE" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2868977
1208 5058 JOYCE Street Vancouver V5R 0J9
$678,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868977
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 439 sq. ft.
Experience the epitome of modern living at JOYCE by Westbank. This inviting one bedroom + Flex boasts an airy open floor plan, offering stunning vistas of the city skyline and majestic mountains. Equipped with top-of-the-line Miele & Bosch appliances, Quartz countertops, Gas Cook-top, Air Conditioning, Front load washer & dryer, every detail is designed for luxury and convenience. Indulge in an array of exclusive amenities reserved solely for JOYCE residents, including a rooftop garden, music room, library, study room, party room, exercise room, BBQ areas, serene lounging spaces, and a dedicated play area for children. JOYCE is conveniently located just steps away from Joyce-Collingwood station, and in close proximity to shopping, parks, and a variety of dining. Don't miss! More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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