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A Tour of Brownfield Projects in British Columbia
The term "brownfields" and the concept of brownfield redevelopment are relatively new in British Columbia, yet a great deal of successful work has been undertaken over the past two decades to remediate and redevelop vacant, derelict, or underutilized former industrial and commercial lands.
British Columbia projects have been recognized and profiled nationally. Recently, several brownfield pilot projects have been initiated by the Province in its efforts to lead by example in brownfield remediation and redevelopment.
B.C. "Brownie" Award winners and finalists
The Canadian Urban Institute's annual Brownie Awards program recognizes leadership, innovation and environmental sustainability in brownfields redevelopment across Canada.
Working with key industry and professional organizations, the Canadian Urban Institute presents its awards at its annual Brownfields conference.
Past Brownie Award winners and finalists from the Province of British Columbia:
2007
- Bamberton Revitalization Project, Vancouver Island, British Columbia;
Winner, Sustainable Design and Technological Innovation on a Brownfield Site
- East Fraserlands, Vancouver, BC;
Winner, Communications, Marketing and Public Engagement
- Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) Deep Soil Mixing - Ground Stabilization Foundation, Nanaimo, British Columbia;
Finalist, Sustainable Design and Technological Innovation on a Brownfield Site
2006
2005
- Dockside Green, Victoria, BC;
Winner, Green Design and Technological Innovation
Winner, Best Overall Project
- Selkirk Waterfront Community, Victoria, BC;
Winner, Heritage / Adaptive Reuse
- Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan, Vancouver, BC;
Finalist, Best Overall Project
2004
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Brownfield Redevelopment and Residential Intensification Case Studies
CMHC has prepared a series of case studies summarizing brownfield redevelopment for housing projects across Canada.
These case studies are successful examples of residential projects that have overcome the barriers to brownfield redevelopment.
Two of the case studies pertain to projects undertaken here in British Columbia:
Brandt's Creek Crossing, Kelowna, BC
Located north of downtown Kelowna, the lands of a former CN rail yard have been subdivided and rezoned to create a mixed-use neighbourhood of industrial, commercial, office and residential lots.
Canada Lands Company remediated the heavily contaminated site. The first phase of development is currently being planned, and will consist of 89 condominium units in one tower and seven freehold townhomes.
Ultimately, 600 residential units are expected to be built by 2010.
London Landing, Richmond, BC
London Landing is an award winning, 221 unit residential development of detached town homes, stacked units and condominium apartments in Richmond, BC.
Located on a former mixed industrial site, site remediation involved digging up and aerating contaminated soils and re-using the soils as on-site fill.
Design features incorporated in the homes and on the property have created a heritage-sensitive residential community.
Residential Intensification Case Studies (including examples from B.C.)
CMHC has also prepared a two-part research report profiling successful examples of municipal initiatives that have helped to overcome obstacles to residential intensification.
These include approaches such as infill development, brownfield redevelopment, secondary suites, and others. These tactics have removed barriers or provided positive incentives.
Most importantly, they have produced positive results and triggered projects that might not otherwise have gone ahead.
Crown brownfield pilot projects
The Crown Land Restoration Branch is working on a number of brownfield projects, seeking to achieve social, environmental and economic benefits for the province.
A primary goal of the project is to cultivate active partnerships among key government, community, and industry stakeholders.
The following brownfield sites are at various stages of brownfield renewal:
Email us about your community's brownfields or send us your feedback about this site.
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