1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150871, 551 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-07-29 Exterior alterations to replace the windows of this existing music school on this site. Ok for Field Review as per City staff · $200,000
   no contractor listed Issued
2. 2026-06-22 PHASE 2: This permit includes the area noted as Phase 2 on the accepted Architectural Drawings, including the Saddlespan S5000 Studio Tent. To erect and install 32 tents covering 38061 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time starting June 9, 2026, and expiring September 19th, 2026. Notes: 1. All documents and fees are under PHASE 1 permit DB-2026-00872. 2. All tent structures EXCEPT Saddlespan S5000 studio tent accepted under Phase 1 3. Schedules submitted (PHASE 2):
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2026-05-29 PHASE 1 To erect and install 32 tents covering 38061 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time starting June 9, 2026, and expiring September 19th, 2026. · $603,750
   no contractor listed Issued
4. 2025-04-09 To erect and install 32 tents covering 37,950 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 20th , 2025. BRB notes: 1. reviewed under VBBL 2019 · $575,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2024-07-10 Interior alterations for provide tenant improvements to the reception and administration office on the 2nd floor in this existing School - Arts or Self-Improvement for the existing tenant (Vancouver Academy of Music) on this site. · $135,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2024-05-13 Exterior and interior alterations to replace and install the new air handler units, pumps and associated ductworks in this existing Vancouver Museum & Planetarium Vancouver Heritage Register 'A' building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff. POD cleared by Shadi Sajjad Revision #1 · $4,485,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2024-04-18 To erect and install 32 tents covering 37,950 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 29th , 2024. · $552,330
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2023-05-23 To erect and install 30 tents covering 36,240 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 30th, 2023 · $526,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2022-05-05 To erect and install 27 tents covering 32,700 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 24, 2022. Food Vending Operations Notes: Type D Vending Operations - Tents (bar/concession and VIP Lounge) are provided with adequate cross-ventilation (at least 25% of the total area of the tent’s perimeter is open to the outdoors in a manner that will provide cross ventilation) 1. Posted Fire Safety Instruction - A placard noting the fire safety instructions shall be conspicuously placed throughout the event area noting the location of life and fire safety devices, exits, what to do in the event of a fire emergency, etc. 2. Clearances – Three (3) meter horizontal clearance shall be provided to any building opening, combustible structure or woodland. Three (3) meter horizontal clearance shall be provided between groups of no more than 6 units of temporary food vending operations. 3. The above to be to the satisfaction of the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) Inspector. · $346,929
   no contractor listed Issued
10. 2022-03-23 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing heritage museum building on this site. Scope of work: New flooring, drywall, electrical and lighting. Ok for field review as per City staff · $130,000
    BLT Limited Partnership Issued
11. 2021-07-13 To alter the interior of the 2nd floor in this existing School - Arts or Self-Improvement, in this existing single-tenant building on this Heritage site, to provide improvements for the existing tenant (Vancouver Academy of Music). Scope of work includes new partition walls and lighting changes. · $250,000
    Klondike Contracting Corporation Issued
12. 2019-09-05 Interior alterations to install three prefabricated stairs on the mechanical mezzanine level in this existing museum building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff · $12,506
    Steeltech Fabricating Ltd Issued
13. 2019-07-18 To erect and install 4 - 30' x 30' tents for the Bard on the Beach Honda Celebration of Light event for a limited period of time, expiring August 4, 2019. · $5,800
    no contractor listed Issued
14. 2019-06-19 To erect and install 1 - 12' x 36' structure for the Indian Summer Festival PAUSE Pavilion event for a limited period of time expiring July 27, 2019. · $9,830
    no contractor listed Issued
15. 2019-04-25 To erect and install 32 tents for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 22, 2019. Note: Food at the event is pre-packaged off site and delivered. Cooking and heating of food items are not permitted at this event. · $307,500
    no contractor listed Issued
16. 2018-07-26 To erect and install 3 - 30' x 30' tents for the Celebration of Light for a limited period of time expiring August 5, 2018. · $8,800
    no contractor listed Issued
17. 2018-06-28 To erect and install 1 - 12' x 36' structure for the Indian Summer Festival PAUSE Pavilion event for a limited period of time expiring July 18, 2018. · $9,830
    no contractor listed Issued
18. 2018-06-01 To erect and install 27 tents covering 32,700 sq.ft for the Bard on the Beach event for a limited period of time expiring September 23, 2018. Food Vending Operations Notes: Type D Vending Operations - Tents (bar/concession and VIP Lounge) are provided with adequate cross-ventilation (at least 25% of the total area of the tent’s perimeter is open to the outdoors in a manner that will provide cross ventilation) 1. Posted Fire Safety Instruction - A placard noting the fire safety instructions shall be conspicuously placed throughout the event area noting the location of life and fire safety devices, exits, what to do in the event of a fire emergency, etc. 2. Clearances – Three (3) meter horizontal clearance shall be provided to any building opening, combustible structure or woodland. Three (3) meter horizontal clearance shall be provided between groups of no more than 6 units of temporary food vending operations. 3. The above to be to the satisfaction of the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) Inspector. Revision #1: Extend the deadline to September 28, 2018. · $307,500
    no contractor listed Issued
19. 2017-08-18 To erect and install 1 - 40' x 40' tent for the Kits Fest event for a limited period of time expiring August 20, 2017. · $10,000
    no contractor listed Issued
20. 2017-07-21 To erect and install 1- 60'x 80'saddle tent, and 2- 30 x 30 & 3 - 20' x 20' marquee tents for the Celebration of Lights event for a limited period of time expiring August 6, 2017. · $9,200
    no contractor listed Issued
21. 2017-05-26 To install 1- Main Tent with stage, 1- Studio Tent with stage, 8- 6 m (per City staff) hexagonal tents, 1- Studio dressing Room tent, and 4 combined office/main stage dressing room tents for the event performances to Bard On The Beach at Vanier park for a limited period of time, expiring Sept. 23, 2017. Notes: · $300,000
    no contractor listed Issued
22. 2017-05-16 Interior renovation of the theater (recital hall) in the first floor of this existing Vancouver Academy of Music building at 1270 Chestnut Street. Revision 1- July 20, 2018 To modify ceiling plan and HVAC ducting. · $1,000,000
    Klondike Contracting Corporation Issued
23. 2017-03-29 Exterior and interior alterations to supply and install cold storage vault in this existing loading bay of 1100 Chestnut and a new condensing unit with case at the main entrance level. Related to DP-2017-00176 OK for field review per City staffmission and energy upgrade. · $77,000
    no contractor listed Issued

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