TransLink and PCI Developments (PCI) have officially broken ground on a new mixed-use development at West Broadway and Arbutus, marking the beginning of construction on the first project under TransLink’s Real Estate Development Program.

Instead of selling valuable land near transit, TransLink is taking a long-term approach by partnering with experienced developers to build complete, connected communities while maintaining an ongoing interest in the value created. This allows transit investments to continue benefiting from the land surrounding the system for generations to come.

“Today’s groundbreaking is a historic milestone for TransLink,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “Some of the world’s most successful transit agencies have shown what is possible when transit development and community building go hand in hand. We are bringing that innovative approach to Metro Vancouver by building homes and businesses around transit, while creating a new long-term revenue stream that can be reinvested into our transportation system.”

Designed by Vancouver-based Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership, the Broadway-Arbutus tower project will be a 31-storey, mixed-use tower with 256 secured purpose-built rental homes, including 209 market rental units and 47 below-market rental units. Additionally, more than 9,800 square feet of community space will be for the Ohel Ya’akov Community Kollel and a public plaza will be integrated with the Arbutus Greenway and future Arbutus Station.

Situated directly across from the future Arbutus Station and alongside the Arbutus Greenway, the development will bring housing, businesses, community amenities, and sustainable transportation together in one connected location.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2029.