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Vancouver residents hear about development plans for Little Mountain at the first of two planned open houses.

Vancouver residents hear about development plans for Little Mountain at the first of two planned open houses. (CBC)

It’s been seven years since private developer Holborn was chosen to breath new life into Little Mountain, the city’s first large-scale social housing project. The site has been sitting nearly empty since more than 200 units were torn down in 2009.

On Saturday the first of two open houses for the new project planned for the site was held.

“We want to get this delivered to the community as soon as possible,” said Susan Haid, an associate director of planning with the City of Vancouver. “It has involved an extensive public process and applicant process.”

Holborn’s proposal includes several buildings between three and 12 storeys high. 234 social housing units would be built and owned by BC Housing.

The company would also provide an additional 48 units of affordable rental housing, which would be managed by the city.

In addition, more than 1,400 units built on the 15.2 acre site would be market housing, which Holborn says would range in price.

Phil Scott Holburn

Phil Scott, director of development for Holborn, says plans for Little Mountain will include ‘different affordability options.’ (CBC)

“Between some of the smaller buildings, wood-frame and concrete there are a wide range of products and different affordability options,” said Phil Scott, director of development for Holborn.

The plans also include:

  • A city-owned building with the new Little Mountain Neighbourhood House.
  • A childcare facility.
  • A new city street and extension of 35th Avenue.
  • A new community plaza and public park.
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