Peter Meiszner for UrbanYVR on February 22, 2017
A development proposal for a small lot next to The Keefer Bar in Chinatown has surfaced.
The City of Vancouver has received a development permit application for a 50′ wide lot at 129 Keefer Street. The rectangular lot is located in between The Keefer Bar building, and a condo proposal at 105 Keefer Street by the Beedie Group. That proposal has faced challenges from community advocates and has been redesigned four times. The city is still accepting comments on the rezoning application.
The property at 129 Keefer Street was recently listed for sale by Form, as part of a package deal with 137 Keefer. In that original sales package, two nine-storey buildings were proposed, one each at 129 and 137 Keefer.
The sales package says “the removal of the Georgia Viaducts, the construction of the new St. Pauls Hospital, and the completion of the Concord lands will further enhance the neighbourhood.”