Court rules West End tower project can proceed, but appeal being considered

A B.C. Supreme Court ruling that allows a long-planned West End residential tower with over 170 rental units to proceed will go a long way toward providing affordable housing in the neighbourhood, according to Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. The decision by Judge Kenneth Affleck on Tuesday in support of council’s efforts to rezone 1754-1772 Pendrell St. will allow for a 21-storey building containing 178 market rental units, 26 of which will be secured for 30 years with rents at 20 per cent below the area’s market average.