Duke on Kingsway

A new concept all-rental building in Vancouver proposed for the corner of Kingsway + 11th Ave. Social media by @_NewMode

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Thank you to City Council for approval of 202 new rental homes for Mt. Pleasant and thanks to all who participated in the public process.

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.@DukeKingsway proposes 202 secured rental units, including 50 units which could provide homes for families wanting to stay in the city.

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Rental 100 is a @CityofVancouver initiative to address local rental stock shortage.

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Did You Know? @CityofVancouver Rental 100 Program targets 5000 purpose built rental units by 2021.

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Did You Know? Given high costs of Vancouver home ownership, for households earning between $21,500 - $86,500 rental most affordable option.

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Architectural innovation: East side of opening identified as potential location for public art, visible from Kingsway and E. 11th Ave.

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"More than 52% of Vancouver households are renters" @MayorGregor @CityofVancouver http://t.co/9qxBO8sHiH

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“Making housing more affordable means residents and families can live closer to where they work ...” http://t.co/9qxBO8sHiH

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.@CityofVancouver Rental 100 program ensures @DukeKingsway to remain rental for life of building or 60 years, whichever is greater.

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.@DukeKingsway proposes 202 rental units to provide homes for families wanting to stay in the city.

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Sensitive to discussions of "loneliness" in Vancouver, @DukeKingsway incorporates social spaces to foster neighbourliness.

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.@DukeKingsway innovative design by @ActonOstry wraps homes around central common area allowing chances to meet neighbours.

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We remain committed to provide diverse homes for diverse walks of life in a diverse community. #Rental100Kingsway

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We are very pleased to showcase @DukeKingsway's proposed design by neighbourhood based Acton Ostry Architects.

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Project limits car parking to 106 spaces, while meeting parking requirements, to promote more sustainable transit, walk & bike options.

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.@DukeKingsway all rental building proposes to provide 202 homes in a popular, central location near to transit.

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Rental demand in Vancouver has remained high, but investment in rental units stagnant since tax incentives were cancelled in early 1970s.

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.@CityofVancouver Secured Market Rental Housing Policy ensures affordability to be achieved through location, reduced parking, modest size.

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Did You Know? Rental 100 Program targets 5000 purpose built rental units by 2021. #200RentalKingsway

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Did You Know? Given high costs of Vancouver home ownership, for households earning between $21,500 - $86,500 rental most affordable option.