Development Process

The Official Development Plan (ODP) for the community was unanimously approved by Vancouver City Council in November 2006.  The ODP reflects the collaborative efforts of Vancouver City staff, ParkLane Homes, the East Fraserlands Committee, Wesgroup Properties and other members of the community.

According to City of Vancouver staff, this is the largest and most complex rezoning the City of Vancouver has ever processed. Rezoning for Area 1 was approved unanimously on September 16, 2008.

Time for change—a timeline of progress

December 2003
East Fraserlands site is acquired by ParkLane.

December 2004

The East Fraserlands Policy Statement is unanimously adopted by the Vancouver City Council.

April 2005
The Official Development Plan (ODP) process begins, as ParkLane and the City of Vancouver organize a comprehensive eight-day Design Charette.

November 2006

The East Fraserlands ODP receives unanimous approval by Vancouver City Council.

April 2007

East Fraserlands Master Plan wins Canadian Institute of Planners Award for Excellence.

June 2007

East Fraserlands wins the BC Smart Growth Award for best development proposal, presented by the Smart Growth BC Foundation.




September 2008
Area 1 Rezoning is unanimously approved.

January 2010
Area 2 Rezoning is unanimously approved.

August 2010
Construction or Kerr Street and the Experience Centre begins.

April 2011
Development permit for first residential buildings is approved.
Parklane announces Polygon Homes as their first builder partner
The community is officially named River District Vancouver.

June 2011
River District Centre opens to the public.