West End May Take Off Again
West End Location
The West End neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver in British Columbia is the area from Burrard Street west to Stanley Park at the extremity of the downtown peninsula and from West Georgia Street south to False Creek and English Bay. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Downtown east of Burrard Street and Coal Harbor north of Georgia.
History
The first area land purchasers planned in 1862 to mine for porcelain clays and establish a brickworks, but the local clay was unsuitable for that purpose. With the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway, however, the West End soon became Vancouver’s first wealthy neighbourhood of rich railroad families along Georgia Street. As the city grew, the West End became a transitory place for new arrivals from elsewhere in Canada, the United Kingdom, and later other countries, establishing a neighbourhood history and tradition of diversity.
The rich moved on to Shaughnessy and other neighbourhoods early in the 20th century as new development brought in a more middle-class, transient population. Mansions converted to rooming houses, low-rise apartments appeared, and shops sprang up along the streetcar lines on Davie, Denman, and Robson streets. Following the Second World War, a significant German business community took root along Robson Street, “Robsonstrasse” in marketing parlance. The West End’s skyline soared in the ‘
60s and early ’70s, when developers built 220 high-rise apartments in 13 years.
Information Links:
http://westendbia.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/west-end.aspx
http://westendcc.ca
http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/west-end-community-plan-2013-nov.pdf
Demographics
In 2001 the densely populated West End had 42,120 residents, 12 percent of whom were single-parent families compared to 17 percent for the entire city. The census population was 44,543 in 2011, a small decline from 44,556 in 2006. From 1971 to 2011, West End population increased by 19 percent as city overall population increased by 42 percent. At 48 percent, the 20–39 age group is the largest at a proportion much higher than that for the city overall, 34 percent. The neighbourhood has two elementary schools and a high school.
Amenities and Attractions
Parks and beaches are abundant around and throughout the West End. English Bay Beach is thronged during the annual summer Celebration of Light fireworks display. Stanley Park with 1,000 mostly forested acres is one of North America’s largest urban parks. Entirely encircled by the Seawall, a paved path that begins Downtown and follows the coast around Stanley Park through the West End and around False Creek to Granville Island for rollerblading, cycling, jogging, or pleasant walking, the park also has many miles of inland trails crisscrossing in every direction. The Vancouver Aquarium and a miniature railway attract many of Stanley Park’s 8 million annual visitors. At the northern end of the Park, Prospect Point provides spectacular vistas of the Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet.
Another West End Real Estate Boom?
According to the Colliers Spring 2014 LandShare Report on rezoning and development applications in Metro Vancouver, a new community plan has raised development potential in the West End neighbourhood, which may be on the verge of a dramatic expansion of real estate density. The report points to recent purchases of two properties as the first of many probable high-value West End transactions since the community plan relaxed density restrictions in the Georgia Street corridor to permit maximum heights of 500 feet.
New West End Live MLS Listings
West End May Take Off Again
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702 1568 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2814439
702 1568 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5 
$2,499,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814439
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,212 sq. ft.
#702 "Alberni by Kengo Kuma" - This ULTRA LUXURY 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom home features a very functional CORNER floor plan with OVERSIZED outdoor space, a flowing DESIGNER crafted opulent kitchen for your culinary adventures, and an extended retreat sized primary bedroom. Nestled in Vancouver’s newest ICONIC MASTERPIECE sculptured by world renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this legacy property is truly a rare opportunity to invest in a blended version of both ART & HOME. #702 is packaged with 1 parking space and a BONUS in-suite storage. Showings available by private appointment. Call for full details! More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1703 1550 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Alberni by Kengo Kuma" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2806094
1703 1550 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5
$2,388,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2806094
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 897 sq. ft.
Welcome to Alberni by Kenga Kuma, the most creative architectural masterpiece in downtown Vancouver. This WORLD renowned architecture LIGHTS UP our VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN SKYLINE like we’ve never seen before and this 2 bedroom 1703 unit is simply STUNNING! CITY, WATER & STANLEY PARK VIEWS. Interiors feature one-of-a-kind curved wood feature wall, kitchens designed unique to each home, Miele kitchen appliances, stone countertops and more! Luxurious amenities and services such as 24-hour concierge, wine tasting room, soundproof listening/music room, Gym, Indoor Swimming Pool, Art Gallery and Michelin star restaurant coming soon. The unit comes with 1 parking stall, 2 storage, and a personal wine locker in the building's wine room. Creativity at its FINEST More detailsListed by The Partners Real Estate - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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42 1386 NICOLA Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2830558
42 1386 NICOLA Street Vancouver V6G 2G2
$2,385,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830558
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,597 sq. ft.
A true city home line no other located in Kensington Place, Vancouver's landmark waterfront Heritage building on the shores of English Bay. This elegant 1597 sq/ft 2 bedroom 2 bath fully renovated home is bright, quiet and open and features large balcony overlooking the ocean and the seawall. The sleek white kitchen is a gourmet's dream offering ample cabinet space, panel ready appliances, a built in wine fridge and a dual fuel Fulgor range. Kensington Place has undergone significant renovation and updating with recent changes including total upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems as well as all common areas. Own with pride and confidence in Vancouver's most iconic address. More detailsListed by Park Georgia Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1203 1568 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820000
1203 1568 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5
$2,380,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820000
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 973 sq. ft.
The Alberni", an Iconic Building designed by famous Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, developed by Westbank in West End of Vancouver. This southeast facing spacious 2 Bedrooms unit offers city and water views, floor-to-ceiling windows plus a big balcony. It brings in lots of natural lights. Interiors feature one-of-a-kind curved wood feature wall, open kitchens designed unique to each home, high end Miele kitchen appliances, air conditioning and more! Award winning amenities include 24-hour concierge. indoor swimming pool, Japanese Garden, Music room, on-site Japanese Restaurant, art gallery and a wine room. Walking distance to everything downtown Vancouver has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to own an unit in this new iconic building in Vancouver! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1203 1818 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2815493
1203 1818 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1B3
$2,376,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2815493
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,249 sq. ft.
Explore unparalleled luxury living at 1818 Alberni, a masterpiece by acclaimed architect Foad Rafii. Discover 54 residences featuring iconic design, offering panoramic views of water, mountains, Stanley Park, and the city. Located in Vancouver's coveted neighbourhood, steps from Coal Harbour Marina, Stanley Park, and dining, it redefines urban living. Immerse yourself in the elegance of our display home with a signature Italian kitchen, Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, and a lavish primary ensuite. Experience cutting-edge technology with Bang & Olufsen, 1Valet, and Latch integrated systems. Benefit from uncompromising services, including daily concierge and a chauffeured Rolls-Royce car. Welcome to an exclusive lifestyle at 1818 Alberni. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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