688 Cambie St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154183, 196 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2024-05-08 Soil remediation (partial) Removal and disposal of asphalt and organic materials and soil required to expose existing structure and retaining wall for demolition (demolition permit applied for under separate permit application) and installation of a secant pile wall to isolate contaminated soil for future removal. · $1,520,800
   Ledcor Construction Limited Issued
2. 2024-03-04 To demolish structure under parking lot at 688 Cambie. · $1,076,016
   MWL Demolition Ltd Issued
3. 2024-02-14 620 Cambie St "Exterior and interior alterations to disassemble and remove this existing modular social housing project containing 52 dwelling units from the site." OK for Field Review per City staff
   Acres Enterprises Ltd. Issued
4. 2024-02-14 610 Cambie St Related to BP-2024-00241 "Exterior and interior alterations to disassemble and remove this existing modular social housing project containing 52 dwelling units from the site." OK for Field Review per City staff · $3,900,000
   Acres Enterprises Ltd. Issued
5. 2024-01-10 Salvage and abatement permit for demolition permit BP-2023-03212 at 688 Cambie.
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2023-09-12 SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 50' x 105' and 1 - 60' x 30' tents for the Vancouver Art gallery Ground breaking event for a limited period of time expiring September 15th,2023 BRB notes: 1. Reviewed under VBBL 2019 · $60,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2022-11-18 To erect and install 1 - 30' x 45' and 1 - 30' x 30' tents for the Indigenous Blessing ceremony event for a limited period of time expiring November 26th,2022 · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2021-05-17 To change out the fixed windows at the ends of the 2nd and 3rd floor corridors with operable windows. the windows on the 2nd floor are to be protected with fire shutters in this existing temporary modular housing structure. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. · $30,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2021-05-17 To change out the fixed windows at the ends of the 2nd and 3rd floor corridors with operable windows. the windows on the 2nd floor are to be protected with fire shutters in this existing temporary modular housing structure. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. · $30,000
   no contractor listed Issued
10. 2019-09-03 Exterior alterations to expand the landing at the main entry of this short term modular residential building. · $10,000
    Horizon North Camp & Catering Inc Issued
11. 2018-08-21 To erect a short term modular social housing building containing 46 dwelling units and a common eating area with commercial kitchen. Class-1 Cooking Operation · $5,800,000
    no contractor listed Issued
12. 2018-08-21 To erect a short term modular social housing project containing 52 dwelling units and a common dining area with commercial kitchen to serve residents only. Class-1 cooking operation · $6,300,000
    no contractor listed Issued
13. 2018-05-18 To erect and install 2 - 30' x 60', 1 - 30' x 30', 1 - 15' x 80', and 1 - 30' x 70' tents for the Vancouver Horse Show event for a limited period of time expiring May 21, 2018. · $6,100
    no contractor listed Issued
14. 2017-06-16 To erect and install 1- 20' x 17' northern longhouse, 1- 12' x 8' eastern longhouse, 3 tepees (12', 16', and 221' diameters), 1 wigwam (10' diameter), and 1 wikiup (10' diameter) for the Kanata Festival on Turtle Island event for a limited time expiring July 4, 2017. · $120,000
    no contractor listed Issued
15. 2017-01-12 To erect and install 1- 20' x 80' and 2- 20' x 60' tents for the Rogers Hometown Hockey event for a limited period of time expiring January 15, 2017. · $5,000
    no contractor listed Issued

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