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Moodyville Development

Watercolour sketch rendering of Moodyville real estate project

About the Development

TransLink is proposing to build a new mixed-use development at 502-536 East 3rd Street in North Vancouver, located in the heart of the Moodyville neighbourhood. Our vision is to create a walkable neighbourhood hub with animated ground floor retail, vibrant outdoor public plaza space, and secured rental housing. Not only will the development deliver more housing and vibrant public spaces for the community, but it is also situated next to TransLink’s R2 RapidBus route, seamlessly connecting people to the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal and beyond.


TransLink's Real Estate Development Program

The proposed development is part of TransLink’s Real Estate Development program, which was established to unlock the development potential of properties owned by TransLink. In doing so, TransLink can realize a new source of revenue and deliver benefits to the broader community.

Core principles of the program include:

  • Focus Density: Locate people, jobs, and housing near transit, allowing people to walk, cycle, and take transit more.

  • Create Vibrant, Connected Communities: Build mixed-use development spaces that seamlessly connect to transit, increasing exposure for retailers and creating vibrant spaces for people.

  • Prominent Placemaking: Create unique, landmark projects for people to live, work, and play next to transit facilities through exceptional design.


The Site

TransLink’s proposed Moodyville Development encompasses two distinct land parcels that are owned by TransLink.

  • The north parcel is approximately 0.31 acres in size.

  • The south parcel is approximately 1.87 acres in size.

Location map of Moodyville real estate project


The Proposal

TransLink’s Moodyville Development is in the early concept phase, with design plans evolving based on community and stakeholder input. The proposal is to rezone two parcels, followed by a private-sector partnership to build the development.

The initial concept currently includes:

  • Two 16-storey purpose-built rental buildings with a 6-storey podium on the south parcel

  • Street-level retail and public plaza space on the south parcel

  • Rowhomes on the north parcel


Massing image diagram of Moodyville real estate project


Community Benefits

Increased rental housing supply

Initial plans include nearly 400 new secured rental units and eight rowhomes.

Below market rental housing

Our initial proposal includes a 10% provision of below-market rental units, subject to further review.

New retail space

Initial plans include approximately 14,000 square feet of retail space, potentially featuring an urban grocery store and neighbourhood retailers.

Access to sustainable transportation solutions

Fast and frequent bus service with an R2 RapidBus bus stop located directly in front of the project site, plus a new cycling lane.

New plaza space

Initial plans include approximately 10,000 square feet of south- and west-facing public plaza space.

High quality public realm

Public realm may include outdoor dining and gathering space, lush landscape planting, and new public art.


Project Timeline


Visual representation of Moodyville real estate project timeline


Visual representation of Moodyville real estate project timeline


The Team


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Frequently Asked Questions

TransLink’s overall vision for the site is to create a walkable neighbourhood hub with animated ground floor retail, vibrant outdoor public plaza space, and secured rental housing located in the heart of Moodyville. We expect that our immediate neighbours will benefit from added neighbourhood retail and a new outdoor plaza space, which will be accessible to the broader community.

With this project, we are aiming to respond to City policy – and the urgent need for rental housing – while also enhancing the existing context of the area. This project will enhance neighbourhood vitality while providing much needed secured rental housing and retail space, which will benefit the neighbourhood and the City.

TransLink has submitted an Official Community Plan amendment as a first step to gather feedback from the public, city staff, and council. The project has not yet been approved and will undergo further consultation as part of the City of North Vancouver’s approval process before a rezoning application is submitted.

After the project is approved, TransLink will partner with a developer through an open-market offering process to deliver the project. Construction for these kinds of developments typically takes 3-4 years.

Once a developer is brought on board, TransLink will be able to provide a clearer picture of when construction will begin and when the development will be complete.


Engage With Us

We welcome feedback or any questions you may have. We will be hosting a developer information session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Shoreline Room at the John Braithwaite Community Centre, located at 145 West 1st Street in North Vancouver. The full rezoning application process will also include multiple opportunities for the community to provide input.

Please email the project team at moodyville@translink.ca if you have any question or comments about the Moodyville Development.