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1601 Columbia St - formerly 215 W 1st Ave - Olympic Village Elementary

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  • Stage: approved · 4 storeys
  • Applicant: Vancouver School Board
  • Dates: hearing 2026-02-12; decision 2026-06-11

Vancouver School Board applied to the City of Vancouver for a development application for a four-storey elementary school building at 1601 Columbia St. The proposal includes 5,545 m² (59,686 sq. ft.) for instructional areas to accommodate 630 students, an activated rooftop space, a floor space ratio of 2.7, and a building height of 17.6 m. (58 ft.). The record's archival notice states that the Director of Planning approved the application on June 11, 2026, subject to conditions.

Source: 1601 Columbia St - formerly 215 W 1st Ave - Olympic Village Elementary (DP-2025-00918) development application

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