The Oppenheimer Park Initiative
completedLocation
Vancouver, BC
Completed
2020
Units
93
Type
Heritage Restoration
Project Overview
The Oppenheimer Park Initiative (The Gastown Hotel) involved the complete seismic and interior renovation of a prominent heritage asset located at 112 Water Street. Situated at the gateway between historic Gastown and the Downtown Eastside, this project revitalized a century-old building into 93 units of safe, supportive housing.
By preserving this critical Single Room Occupancy (SRO) stock, Anhart ensured that vulnerable residents were not displaced by gentrification, while simultaneously restoring the building's historic façade and upgrading life-safety systems.
Operations & Management
The Gastown Hotel is managed by our non-profit partners at Community Builders. The site features 24/7 staffing and tenant support services designed to foster community and stability.
Tenant Inquiries: For information regarding vacancies or housing applications for this location, please visit the official Community Builders Gastown Hotel page.
Key Highlights
- •93 Supportive Homes: Preserved and upgraded affordable units to serve the community in the Oppenheimer District.
- •Heritage Rehabilitation: Involved extensive restoration of the 1912 Edwardian commercial architecture, maintaining the historic character of the streetscape.
- •Seismic Upgrades: A full structural retrofit was completed to bring the unreinforced masonry building up to modern safety codes.
- •Mixed-Use Vibrancy: The ground floor retains commercial retail space, contributing to the economic vitality of the neighbourhood while supporting the housing above.
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