DIALOG was engaged by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to assist in the redevelopment and sale of a 25.4-acre parcel land; the sale would generate revenue for health care while developing a resource that benefited the community. The redevelopment would transform an under-utilized site into a complete community that set a new standard for sustainability and healthy living for up to 5,000 people. The process involved extensive community engagement, and applied a whole health lens to planning and urban design. The project culminated in a policy statement that was unanimously adopted by City Council.
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
- Client
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Completion
- 2014
- DIALOG Services
- Collaborators
Bunt & Associates
HAPA Collaborative
Architecture
Planning & Urban Design
Pearson Dogwood is situated along the Cambie Corridor, Vancouver’s most important rapid transit connection. The redevelopment of this site was an enormous city-building opportunity.
The project team worked with Vancouver Coastal Health and the City of Vancouver to conduct engagement with neighbours, residents and other key stakeholders.
A vision for “whole health” – a holistic view of people, communities, and the environment of which we are all apart – emerged as the foundation for the plan.
The program for the site included community health services, a therapy pool, homes for people with complex care needs, neighbourhood shops and services, and more.
Interactive models with moveable pieces representing buildings and amenities were used in community meetings, to allow participants to get their hands on the project to explore various options.
The engagement team worked with stakeholders to get their input, as well as show them exactly how much land was required to meet density targets and building requirements.
The Team
