Spaces should be used for child-care, arts, senior support, food, and health-care purposes by Guest on December 13th, 2020 at 6:01 PM 1 of 3 2 of 3
By Estrellita Gonzalez
As a Vancouver School Board trustee, my mission is simple: work to make the VSB better for its almost 50,000 students. For me, better represents sustainability, the arts, food, equity, community, and improved well-being. Neighbourhood schools are at the heart of communities, and I strive to align these values with safe, welcoming, and inspiring educational facilities.
During the past year, the VSB has consulted with the public for feedback on the future of its buildings to inform its Long Range Facilities Plan. I am excited at the prospect of adopting a truly visionary and long-term plan for the district, its students, and its aging infrastructure.
The 14-acre vacant site is framed by West 41st Avenue to the south, located near the northeast corner of the intersection with Oak Street. The R4 RapidBus serves the property, and SkyTrain’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is either a short walk or bus ride away.
Site of the Oakridge Transit Centre redevelopment. (City of Vancouver)
A number of changes have been made to the project ever since, especially after the rezoning project was referred back to city staff to ask the developer to incorporate additional social housing.
There will be a total of 17 buildings of varying heights up to 275 ft with 26 storeys, with the tallest buildings located along Oak Street aligning with the tower heights of the Vancouver Jewish Community Centre redevelopment across the street.