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Vancouver · A CLOSER LOOK

Block Residences
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Block Residences location:
Vancouver.

The neighbourhood of The Central Business District of Vancouver is part of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, which is located in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

828 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Vancouver

828 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Central Business District

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Central Business District. There are a very large number of things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are a very large number of people around most of the time, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the about 40 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, such as Granville Street, are very good for those who like going out. There are a few parks close by for residents to check out, resulting in them being very easy to access from the majority of locations within this area.

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Getting around

Central Business District does not demand use of a car as several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. The public transit service in Central Business District is excellent due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Expo Line and Canada Line, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. It is also especially convenient for pedestrians to navigate this neighbourhood; meeting day-to-day needs is especially convenient on foot, and there are also innumerable businesses nearby. Active home buyers will be pleased with the very bicycling-friendly nature of this neighbourhood. More precisely, the bicycling network is excellent, and there is generally a bike-share station close by.

Everyday essentials

It is usually practical for property owners in Central Business District to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. In addition, thanks to over 250 restaurants and around 40 coffee shops, this neighbourhood is a very good place in which to eat out, for instance along Davie Street. When it comes to education, parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Central Business District, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Central Business District. There are a very large number of things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are a very large number of people around most of the time, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the about 40 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, such as Granville Street, are very good for those who like going out. There are a few parks close by for residents to check out, resulting in them being very easy to access from the majority of locations within this area.

Surrounding homes

Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the remainder are owners. The housing stock of this part of the city is composed primarily of large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this part of Vancouver, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has happened after the year 2000. This neighbourhood is particularly good for those looking for one bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Block Residences
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Vancouver: 4.6 / 5

Public transit

4.7/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Groceries

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Vancouver: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 1.5 / 5

Walking

4.6/ 5

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Vancouver: 4.8 / 5

Cycling

4.5/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5

Driving

1.6/ 5

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Vancouver: 2.2 / 5

Vibrancy

4.5/ 5

Exceptionally vibrant atmosphere at all hours

Vancouver: 2.4 / 5

Shopping

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 1.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Vancouver: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Vancouver: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

1.2/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Vancouver: 3.2 / 5

Parks

3.8/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Vancouver: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Block Residences nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

210 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school117 m

Columbia Academy Elementary

792 Beatty St

K-7 · Vancouver School District

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High school129 m

Lowell High School

210-750 Hamilton St

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school492 m

Claren Academy

201-1085 Homer St

K-7 · Vancouver School District

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High school534 m

Columbia Academy

602 West Hastings St

8-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school613 m

Šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

55 Expo Blvd

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school782 m

Alexander Academy

570 Dunsmuir St Suite 400

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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High school784 m

Pattison High School

981 Nelson St

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school837 m

Elsie Roy Elementary

150 Drake St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school843 m

Franklin School

200-530 Hornby St

9-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.1 km

Anchor Point Montessori

1351 Hornby St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school1.3 km

Ilac International High School

1168 W Cordova St

10-11 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

False Creek Elementary

900 School Green

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school1.5 km

Columbia College

438 Terminal Ave

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

New School at Coal Harbour

482 Broughton St

K-7 · Vancouver School District

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High school1.7 km

Canada Royal Arts High School

896 8th Ave W

9-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.7 km

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary

592 Pender St E

K-7 · early french immersion, core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

St Francis Xavier

428 Great Northern Way

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Lord Roberts Elementary

1100 Bidwell St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.0 km

King George Secondary

1755 Barclay St

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.0 km

St. Patrick Regional Secondary

115 11th Ave E

8-12 · Vancouver School District

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Transit nearby

41 places
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Dining nearby

60 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

59 places
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Shopping513 m

Camouflage International Military Surplus & Supply

888 Granville St

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Central Business District
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Block Residences. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$142,006

Residents in the study area

10,472

Owner households

39.8%

Commute on foot

38.3%

Population age

0 to 4
3.1%
5 to 9
2.0%
10 to 14
1.6%
15 to 19
1.6%
20 to 34
37.8%
35 to 49
27.7%
50 to 64
15.8%
65 to 79
8.3%
80 and over
2.0%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
96.0%
Row houses
2.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.6%
Single detached
0.0%
Semi detached
0.0%
Duplex
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
51.3%
Multi person
9.3%
Single family
39.3%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
38.8%
Foot
38.3%
Public transit
18.1%
Other
3.2%
Bicycle
1.6%
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Income

Average household income
$142,006
Average individual income
$72,851

Total

Total individuals
10,472

Owners vs Renters

Renters
60.2%
Owners
39.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.4%
English and French
9.5%
Other
2.0%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
4.1%
High school
17.8%
Trade certificate
2.9%
College certificate
13.8%
University certificate
4.0%
Bachelor degree
41.3%
Post graduate degree
16.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
59.3%
Mandarin
7.7%
Iranian Persian
6.3%
English and non-official language(s)
5.4%
Spanish
5.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
4.9%
Korean
4.4%
French
2.4%
Russian
2.2%
Serbian
1.4%
Japanese
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Block Residences:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Vancouver School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Block Residences address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

828 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P6, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 49.2778679, -123.1151652. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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