Canada • British Columbia
Site analysis in Vancouver
An introduction to site analysis in Vancouver, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Vancouver Plan 2050 + Zoning and Development By-law + provincial Local Government Act
Key constraints
- View cones to North Shore mountains (27 protected)
- Coastal flood construction levels
- Stanley Park setting
- Seismic Cascadia subduction zone
Climate context
Cfb mild oceanic. 1940 hrs sunshine. 1190mm rainfall. Mild wet winters.
Topography
Coastal peninsula 0-150m AOD, North Shore mountains rise to 1450m across inlet.
Transport spine
SkyTrain 3 lines (Expo, Millennium, Canada), SeaBus, West Coast Express, comprehensive bus.
Building height context
Living Shangri-La 201m. Strict view cone regime caps West End at ~140m. Heritage Gastown 4-5 storeys.
Notable recent projects
- Senakw
- Oakridge Park
- Jericho Lands
- Broadway Plan corridor
Questions
What planning policies apply in Vancouver?
Vancouver Plan 2050 + Zoning and Development By-law + provincial Local Government Act
What are the most common site constraints in Vancouver?
View cones to North Shore mountains (27 protected). Coastal flood construction levels. Stanley Park setting. Seismic Cascadia subduction zone.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Vancouver?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Vancouver
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