Information on the Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium proposal

From the City of Vancouver’s Central Waterfront Hub Study & Whitecaps Stadium Review web site (updated October 11, 2007):

“Whitecaps Stadium Update – July 2007

In February 2007 Council authorised staff to carry out a review of the Whitecaps’ proposal to develop a stadium on the site of the existing SeaBus terminal. Since February, representatives of the City, Whitecaps, Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) and Translink have investigated several options to locate the stadium on this site. These detailed technical investigations have not resulted in a stadium proposal that can work within the VPA’s operational requirements, SeaBus safety and service needs, and the City’s urban design objectives for the Central Waterfront Hub.

The Whitecaps and the VPA are now considering an alternative siting which addresses the technical constraints facing the SeaBus terminal site. This would involve some of the VPA-owned land between the SeaBus terminal and Crab Park (see figure below) and would enable the SeaBus to remain in place. This area is anticipated for mixed use development by the Central Waterfront Port Lands Policy Statement (1994) and any proposal would need to be considered in that context.

The Whitecaps and VPA are currently investigating whether this site could meet their needs and aspirations. If the Whitecaps and VPA decide to pursue the development of the stadium in this location, they will need to develop a proposal and submit it to City staff for evaluation and consultation with the public and interested parties.”

Reference Material

- Complete Whitecaps submission - PDF (6.23 MB)

- Market Feasibility Study - PDF (1.50 MB)

- Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium Initial Review Schedule

- Initial Review Terms of Reference - PDF (194 KB)

- Display Materials (from open houses) - PDF (1.4 MB)

- Community Consultation Report - PDF (5.6 MB)

- Policy & Technical Analysis Report - PDF (7.11 MB)

- Report Back on the Whitecaps Stadium Initial Review - PDF (1.51 MB)

- Presentation materials from the Open Houses (March, 2007)

References

Official web site of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC