We want to extend our sincere thanks to Vancouver City Council for their diligence and for listening to the concerns of West End residents. By sending the application back to the developer with a directive to consider significant adjustments, Council has shown a commitment to ensuring that new developments truly respect the character and safety of our neighbourhood. This is a win for community engagement, and it reinforces that the West End is a vibrant, resident-focused community.

This means MARCON will need to withdraw this application and start over. A resubmission timeline is not clear and depends a little on how long it may take to draft a new application package. Because the new application is not compliant the process will include more consultation than a standard rezoning. With this deferral, we are hopeful for a new chapter in this process and look forward to opportunities for meaningful community engagement. Our goal has always been to see a proposal that aligns with the West End Community Plan, and we welcome the opportunity for a project that balances development with the needs of the people who live here.