Duke on Kingsway

Thank you to City Council for approval of 202 new rental homes for Mt. Pleasant and thanks to all who participated in the public process.

.@DukeKingsway proposes 202 secured rental units, including 50 units which could provide homes for families wanting to stay in the city.

Rental 100 is a @CityofVancouver initiative to address local rental stock shortage.

Did You Know? @CityofVancouver Rental 100 Program targets 5000 purpose built rental units by 2021.

Did You Know? Given high costs of Vancouver home ownership, for households earning between $21,500 - $86,500 rental most affordable option.

Architectural innovation: East side of opening identified as potential location for public art, visible from Kingsway and E. 11th Ave.

"More than 52% of Vancouver households are renters" @MayorGregor @CityofVancouver mayorofvancouver.ca/2013rent…

“Making housing more affordable means residents and families can live closer to where they work ...” mayorofvancouver.ca/2013rent…

.@CityofVancouver Rental 100 program ensures @DukeKingsway to remain rental for life of building or 60 years, whichever is greater.

.@DukeKingsway proposes 202 rental units to provide homes for families wanting to stay in the city.

Sensitive to discussions of "loneliness" in Vancouver, @DukeKingsway incorporates social spaces to foster neighbourliness.

.@DukeKingsway innovative design by @ActonOstry wraps homes around central common area allowing chances to meet neighbours.

We remain committed to provide diverse homes for diverse walks of life in a diverse community. #Rental100Kingsway

We are very pleased to showcase @DukeKingsway's proposed design by neighbourhood based Acton Ostry Architects.

Project limits car parking to 106 spaces, while meeting parking requirements, to promote more sustainable transit, walk & bike options.

.@DukeKingsway all rental building proposes to provide 202 homes in a popular, central location near to transit.

Rental demand in Vancouver has remained high, but investment in rental units stagnant since tax incentives were cancelled in early 1970s.

.@CityofVancouver Secured Market Rental Housing Policy ensures affordability to be achieved through location, reduced parking, modest size.

Did You Know? Rental 100 Program targets 5000 purpose built rental units by 2021. #200RentalKingsway

Did You Know? Given high costs of Vancouver home ownership, for households earning between $21,500 - $86,500 rental most affordable option.