Our Projects—Urban Planning Solutions in Vancouver

Bonnis Properties is proposing a transformative development that will propel the historic Granville Entertainment District into the next century. The 800 Granville block presents a unique opportunity to preserve the entire Commodore Ballroom and improve it, improve access and loading for the Commodore and the Orpheum, and create a new performance space to support Vancouver’s arts and culture community. The proposal is informed by the built context of the surrounding area, while responding to the economic and cultural trends of the 21st Century. Included is a mix of heritage retention, active retail uses along Granville Street, a third-floor retail concourse, 397,000 sq ft of large-floorplate office space, improvements to support the viability of the Commodore and the Orpheum, and a new performance venue.

2280 Dundas Street West is an underutilized 10-acre site located next to one of the most well-served transit-hubs in Ontario. The redevelopment concept includes retail and office spaces, a mix of affordable and market rental units, a large park, and a new high school. Pooni Group was engaged to develop a community relations and planning strategy, and to implement a robust public engagement program.

Located at the eastern edge of Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, Pacific Northern is proposing to rezone 1063-1069 & 1075 Barclay to permit a 47-storey tower with a mix of social and market housing. Pooni Group was engaged to provide strategic advice, guidance on the planning entitlement process, public engagement services, and tenant relocation assistance.

The Flavelle Sawmill is a 34-acre land envisioned as a complete, oceanfront community within 10 minutes of rapid transit. To facilitate future development, an Official Community Plan (OCP) and a Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) amendment were completed in 2018. Pooni Group was engaged to provide strategic advice, planning, and public engagement services.

Sapperton Green is a 38.5-acre industrial site proposed to become a transit-oriented, master-planned community with over 5 million of development which will include market rental, condominium, below-market rental housing, and office and retail spaces. Pooni Group was engaged to provide public engagement, planning strategy, and policy planning work.

RiverSky by Bosa Properties is one of New Westminster’s key riverfront properties, prominently situated adjacent to the River Market and steps away from the SkyTrain. Pooni Group provided strategic advice, planning, and public engagement services.

Strawberry Hill is a 35-acre site situated at 120 Street and 72 Avenue in Surrey, envisioned to become a vibrant and complete community. Pooni Group was engaged to provide planning strategy, project management, and public consultation.

Located near Kingsway and Broadway in Mount Pleasant, The DUKE was one of the first projects to be accepted under the City of Vancouver’s Rental 100 Secured Market Rental Housing Policy. Pooni Group was engaged to help navigate the Rental 100 policy and led the public engagement work.

Vancouver House is located at the gateway to downtown Vancouver, at the base of the Granville Street bridge. Its prominent location and oddly shaped site called for innovation and creativity. Pooni Group was engaged to provide public engagement initiatives, strategic input, and planning policy services.

Woodland Park is a 23-acre site that will be redeveloped over the next 15 – 20 years. The project envisions a complete community with neighbourhood retail, childcare, two city parks, significant green and open spaces, and an innovative mix of housing options, including affordable rental housing, market rental, and strata homes. Pooni Group assisted with the Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning applications and led public engagement and stakeholder outreach. This work also included the development of the tenant relocation plan. The Official Community Plan Amendment and rezoning received final adoption by Mayor and Council in December 2021. The project team is now working on obtaining all the necessary permits and approvals for the first few phases.

This is a 146-acre mixed-use community on the former Currie Barracks site. Pooni Group was engaged to work on public consultation, stakeholder outreach, and the planning strategy for Currie Barracks.

In 2008 Langara College entered an ambitious 25-year phased campus masterplan that involved amendments to both the Langara College Policy and CD-1 Zoning. Pooni Group has been engaged to work on the masterplan, zoning, and policy amendments, as well as assisting the college with the RFI’s and RFP’s for the various masterplan phases.

This unique and complex project included the rezoning of two properties to facilitate a new City-owned social housing building, as well as a condo tower. Pooni Group provided public engagement services and strategic advice and helped facilitate the rezoning application.

The 11.8-acre site at 6200 McKay Avenue in Burnaby will undergo three phases to encompass 5 landmark residential towers. The revitalization of Burnaby’s landmark retail plaza is based on sound planning principles where residential high-rises will intertwine with retail, office, and entertainment uses. Pooni Group provided public consultation for Beedlie Living and Anthem Properties.