CD-1 Rezoning 8080 Yukon Street (Southwinds Place) — Public Hearing, February 5, 2026

Motion 5 Carried

Summary

Proposed rezoning of 8080 Yukon Street to allow four residential buildings totalling 903 social housing units (including a 6-storey seniors building and towers of 26, 28, and 32 storeys), led by the Kiwanis Suroptimist Senior Citizens Housing Society — described as the largest nonprofit-led affordable housing project in Vancouver's history.
Project delivers approximately 10% of the city's 10-year affordable housing target; 30% of units will be below the Housing Income Limit, with potential for deeper affordability if additional grant funding is secured. A relaxation from the standard 35% family-unit requirement to 30% was approved, justified by the seniors focus and financing constraints.
Existing senior tenants (81 eligible under tenant protection policy) are being actively relocated, with options within the nonprofits' own portfolios and partner organizations; some tenants have already moved and others are being relocated to a nearby Suroptimist project completing in 2025.
Financing is complex and not yet fully secured; the society is in active discussions with the federal Build Canada Homes program and noted that council's strong approval may help secure federal funding.
Speakers in support included board members of the Kiwanis Club and Suroptimist Society; councillors across the board praised the project's scale, mission, and the nonprofits' stewardship of their land for public benefit.
Motion carried unanimously with Councillors Bligh, Fry, and Orr absent.