We’re pleased to share that on July 16, 2026, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the rezoning for Cressey’s proposed rental development at 1683–1691 East Pender Street and 485 Commercial Drive, alongside The Kettle Society’s planned renewal of its supportive housing and social services facility.
Marking a significant milestone for the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood, this approval allows the project team to move ahead with the next stage of work to deliver much-needed rental housing and renewed community services in an area where both organizations have long-standing roots.
New Rental Housing and Renewed Community Services
The rezoning supports two complementary developments: a 22-storey purpose-built market rental building delivered by Cressey, and a new six-storey supportive housing and social services building delivered by The Kettle Society. The proposal also enables The Kettle Society to replace its current aging facility with a purpose-built new home.
Together, the two developments will deliver 236 secured rental homes, 40 supportive housing homes, and a 14,000-square-foot Social Services Centre, more than doubling The Kettle Society’s capacity to support individuals and families in the community.
“As proud long-term owners, we are invested in the communities around us,” says Julian Kendall, VP of Development at Cressey. “Grandview-Woodland has a strong identity and deep history, and this approval allows us to take a thoughtful, practical step toward adding much-needed rental housing in the neighbourhood.”
The Road Ahead
Council’s unanimous support reflected the project’s ability to deliver new rental housing while also enabling renewed community services within the neighbourhood.
The approval marks an important step forward, but it is also just the beginning of the work ahead. For Cressey, the focus now turns to advancing the development permit process for the 22-storey rental building and delivering 236 purpose-built rental homes in a neighbourhood where long-term rental supply is urgently needed. Grandview-Woodland has a deep history, strong community identity, and a growing need for housing options that allow people to stay connected to the area over time.
Speaking to the positive impact of new rental housing in the neighbourhood, Councillor Sarah Kirby-Young noted: “the fact that [the project is] bringing in 236 market rental units will be a positive in the neighbourhood because it's going to bring in more life, energy, and different neighbours [to the area].”
We’re excited to move into the next phase of work and see these much-needed rental homes take shape in Grandview-Woodland.
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