2030 Barclay St

The site is located in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, west of Denman, at 2030 Barclay Street. Within the City Core the site is bounded by Barclay Street to the northeast and Ted Northe Lane to the southwest. This historic neighbourhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, a mixture of building styles, and a blend of low- and mid-rise buildings surrounded by towers designed to maximize spectacular views.

Currently, the site hosts the Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park, a four-storey hotel built in 1959 with 27 rooms. The site is conveniently served by public transport with several bus routes within a 10-minute including the #5 (Denman/Robson), #6 (Davie), #23 (Pacific), and nine routes along Georgia Street and the Burrard SkyTrain station accessible by the #5 bus or a 20-minute walk.

Marcon, in collaboration with Henriquez Partners Architects, is proposing to build a 25-storey mixed-use residential and hotel development at 2030 Barclay Street. The proposal includes both purpose-built rental housing and hotel accommodation, designed to respond to the site’s West End context and City needs.

The proposal includes:

·         173 purpose-built rental homes, including 36 below-market homes

·         48 hotel rooms

·         Shared indoor and outdoor amenity spaces for residents and hotel guests

·         Enhanced landscaping, balconies, and rooftop amenity areas

2018:

In 2018, Marcon submitted a Development Permit application for a 10-storey market residential tower at 2030 Barclay Street, offering 19 family-oriented suites.

2024:

Further to this, in July 2024, Marcon submitted an application for a new proposal to the City of Vancouver for a larger hotel which would also offer a long-term stay option for guests. This application also proposed commercial space at the ground level.

2025 (addendum to 2024 application):

The revised and current application proposes a smaller scale development compared with the July 2024 application. The building height has been reduced from 29 to 27 storeys (100.3 m / 329 ft. to 88 m / 289 ft.), the number of units decreased from 292 to 270, and the floor space ratio lowered from 14.7 to 12.75.

2025:

In response to feedback received, the proposal height was reduced from 27 storeys to 25 storeys (88m /289ft to 83m /272ft), the number of units decreased from 270 to 248, and the floor space ratio lowered from 12.75 to 11.84. Further the proposal is exploring restrictions on hours of patio operations in response to noise concerns.

2026 (current proposal):

In response to community feedback and City Council’s March 2026 motion, the proposal has evolved into a mixed-use residential-led project, including:

·         Introduction of 173 purpose-built rental homes, including 36 below-market homes

·         Reduction of hotel accommodation to 48 rooms

·         Revised building form and distribution of uses to better integrate residential and hotel components

·         Reduction to the building height

·         Reduction to the loading requirements

·         Improved public realm

Increasing Rental Housing Supply: The proposal delivers 173 purpose-built rental homes in the West End, including 36 below-market rental homes, helping to address Vancouver’s ongoing need for secure, long-term rental housing in a highly accessible, transit-oriented location close to shops, services, parks, and the Stanley Park seawall.

Increasing Hotel Supply: The proposal adds 48 rooms to Vancouver’s hotel capacity. This supports the need for 20,000 additional rooms in Metro Vancouver, including 10,000 in the city, as identified by Destination Vancouver. The diverse hotel room offering of this proposal will help mitigate economic losses caused by limited accommodations.

Job Creation and Economy Activity: This proposal will generate job creation during both the construction and operational phases. Once operational, the hotel will create positions in management, hospitality, food and beverage, and more, supporting the local economy and providing additional job opportunities in the West End.

Respecting the West End Character: The proposal has been carefully designed to respond to the West End context through refined massing, landscaping, and architectural expression. The building incorporates setbacks, balconies, and high-quality materials to support a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and integrate sensitively with surrounding residential buildings.

Marcon is in discussions with a recognized hotel brand, but it is too early to disclose at this stage.

There are 27 rooms on site today.

New hotels are desperately needed Downtown to address the sharp decline in hotel rooms and to support the recovery of the tourism industry. For the past 15 years, the number of hotel rooms in Vancouver has been in decline due to several overlapping factors, including hotel closures, conversions to residential uses, competition with short-term rentals, challenging land economics, zoning restrictions, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of 2022, Metro Vancouver has 23,292 hotel rooms across 163 properties, with 57% (13,290 rooms) located in the City of Vancouver. However, according to Destination Vancouver, the region requires 20,000 additional rooms by 2050, including 10,000 within Vancouver, to meet projected demand. Publicly announced development applications suggest only 3,452 new rooms are forthcoming by the end of the decade, which falls far short of the immediate and long-term needs.

A 2023 Destination Vancouver study warned that failing to address this shortage could lead to over $30 billion in lost economic output, $16.5 billion in GDP, 168,000 fewer jobs, and $7.5 billion in tax revenue.

Recognizing this critical issue, the Vancouver City Council has prioritized hotel development through the Hotel Development Policy, encouraging hotel retention and creation in the City Core and Broadway areas. The tourism industry, one of Vancouver's largest economic sectors, depends heavily on hotel availability. Insufficient room supply drives prices up, limiting accessibility for diverse visitors and undermining the city’s ability to host major events. The imbalance between supply and demand diminishes Vancouver’s competitiveness as a global destination.

The proposal will help address the declining hotel room supply and boost tourism, whilst improving employment opportunities in the area.

The proposal is for a 25-storey building including a 4-storey podium, reduced by 2 metres since the last proposal overall, approximately 81m in height. The proposed height fits with the unique development pattern of the West Denman neighbourhood, where perimeter towers from the 1950s and 60s are taller and more densely developed to maximize views of Stanley Park, the North Shore Mountains, and English Bay. These towers exceed the current 58m height limit. The site’s location within this established urban frame presents a rare opportunity to continue this pattern, while also addressing the critical need for new hotel space. Therefore, the proposed height is considered a logical extension of the area’s development.

The project is aligned with Vancouver’s goal to be the greenest city in the world and is designed to meet the City’s Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings. Marcon is employing a range of strategies and targets to achieve this, including:

·         Performance limits and airtightness testing

·         Embodied carbon reporting

·         Minimized thermal bridging

·         High-performance building envelope

·         Landscaping and biophilic design

·         Verified direct ventilation with energy recovery

·         Low-emitting materials

·         Energy efficiency measures

·         Water-efficient landscaping and fixtures

The project is being considered through a site-specific rezoning application.

In April 2025, City Council approved updates to Vancouver’s Hotel Development Policy, aimed at encouraging the retention and renewal of existing hotel supply and supporting a diverse range of hotel typologies across the city. The updated policy replaces the 2018 Interim Development Policy with a proactive, city-wide strategy to address Vancouver’s ongoing need for visitor accommodation.

The policy sets a goal of delivering 10,000 new hotel rooms by 2050 through expanded rezoning opportunities, updated development regulations, and incentives for a wider variety of hotel formats, including pod hotels, long-term stay accommodations, and Indigenous-led projects, while also prioritizing the retention of existing hotel rooms in appropriate locations.

At the same time, Vancouver’s policy framework also strongly supports the delivery of new purpose-built rental housing in complete, transit-oriented neighbourhoods such as the West End.

The proposed development aligns with these objectives by introducing 173 purpose-built rental homes (including 36 below-market rental homes) alongside 48 hotel rooms, reflecting a mixed-use approach that supports both housing supply and retained visitor accommodation on a site with a long-standing history of hotel use.

In addition to the Zoning and Development By-law, several City-wide strategies and the West End Community Plan inform the design of the proposed development.

The West End Community Plan (2013) guides growth over a 30-year horizon and supports increased housing, economic activity, environmental sustainability, and enhanced public spaces. It establishes built-form principles that include reinforcing the established skyline pattern, protecting view corridors, ensuring solar access to public spaces, and supporting a high-quality public realm.

Several additional city-wide strategies support the proposal, including:

• Transportation 2040 Plan: Encourages sustainable and transit-oriented development.

• Greenest City Action Plan: Promotes low-impact, environmentally responsible design.

• Vancouver Economic Action Strategy: Strengthens the city’s economic resilience and business environment.

• Housing & Homelessness Strategy: Supports a diverse range of housing options across the housing continuum.

• Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: Integrates resilience and long-term environmental performance into urban development.

The proposed development aligns with the West End Plan’s objectives by respecting neighbourhood character and urban form while contributing to sustainability and economic growth. The hotel will support the local economy and create renewed growth in this underutilized and special location in the West End. Its location, near Stanley Park, English Bay, and Coal Harbour, makes it an ideal site for supporting the Hotel Development Policy’s goal of expanding hotel capacity in key areas.

The proposal includes 36 below-market rental homes. Of these homes, 30% will have starting rents set at 50% below average market rents published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada's national housing agency. The remaining below-market homes will have average starting rents that are at least 20% below CMHC average market rents, helping to provide a range of more affordable rental options in the West End.

A Public Hearing for the previous application concluded on March 12, 2026. At the final Public Hearing, Council referred the application back to staff to explore options for retaining hotel rooms while also incorporating market and below-market rental housing.

Marcon is in the early stages of the current planning process, submitting an updated Rezoning Application in Summer 2026, with the inclusion of residential homes and reduced hotel room counts in response to community feedback and Council’s March 2026 direction. Prior to this, Marcon had submitted a rezoning application in 2024, followed by an addendum in May 2025, and further changes in late 2025. This project has not yet been approved and will be subject to the city-led public process, which includes further public consultation, review by the City’s Planning and Engineering Departments and committees, and an eventual Public Hearing. The timeline for the City’s planning review can range from 12 to 18 months.

Yes, this proposal will include a cash CAC as per the City of Vancouver Community Amenity Contribution Policy for Rezonings (June 2022). The CAC offer will be negotiated between Marcon and City Staff (on behalf of the Council) as part of the application process, with the Council as the approving authority.

There will be 73 spaces in total for vehicle parking, located across 4 levels of underground parking.

The parking counts have been provided in accordance with typical user patterns for parking demand considering both the purpose built rental and tourist accommodation requirements.  The parking spaces provided have been studied to be adequate to meet the demand profile for the composition of the tenures in the development. The site is also strategically located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions, and multiple public transit options, including:

·         Bus routes: #5 (Denman/Robson), #6 (Davie), #23 (Pacific), and nine routes along Georgia Street. The #5 bus provides quick access to the City Centre every eight minutes

·         SkyTrain access: Burrard Station is a short #5 bus ride or a 20-minute walk, providing guests with access to the Expo Line (serving Burnaby and Surrey) and connections to the Canada Line (serving Richmond and YVR).

·         Additional options: Seven Modo car-share spots within a 5-minute walk, bike-share stations, and nearby cycling paths.

This approach aligns with the City’s Transportation 2040 plan, encouraging the use of public transit and active transportation alternatives while minimizing reliance on car travel.e transportation alternatives while minimizing reliance on car travel.

Construction (subject to approval from the City) would take place over approximately 36 + months.

This project is being led by Marcon, who have engaged the following expert consultants to support the planning program:

• Henriquez Partners Architects: architect and design team 

• Marcon: the developer + land owner

• Loci Landscape Architecture + Urban Design: landscape architect