Grosvenor starts Brentwood Block construction

Grosvenor has started construction on Phase 1 of Brentwood Block, a 7.9-acre pedestrian-focused, masterplan community in Burnaby. The initial phase includes a 41-storey residential strata tower, two rental towers, a new 100,000 square foot Brentwood Community Centre and 180,000 square feet of commercial.

“Brentwood Block represents a bold step forward in urban development and a significant milestone for Grosvenor in the region,” said James Patillo at Grosvenor. “We’re proud to contribute to the region’s housing goals through thoughtful, sustainable design that improves quality of life for generations to come.”

Spanning an entire city block, Brentwood Block is Grosvenor’s largest mixed-use development in North America and is the first project in Brentwood to be entirely pedestrian-focused, with cars accessing the underground from the site’s periphery. The development prioritizes green landscapes and public spaces, with an abundance of courtyards and plazas that encourage community interaction. Retail and dining are woven throughout, with patios spilling into public areas and a mix of cafés and restaurants offering everyday gathering spots for residents and neighbours alike.

“We’ve spent many years planning Brentwood Block because we believe in the potential of this neighbourhood and this development’s role in addressing the region’s housing needs,” said Marc Josephson, senior vp of development at Grosvenor. “We are pleased to be starting construction and to be leading the way in Brentwood at a time when large-scale residential starts are increasingly rare.”

The new Brentwood Community Centre, incorporated into the masterplan and close to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station, is estimated to attract well over one million visitors to the site annually. Grosvenor will oversee the construction of this multi-level facility, which will be owned and operated by the City of Burnaby. Completion of the Community Centre is anticipated for late 2029.

“The Brentwood Community Centre will be an outstanding community focal point for the entire Brentwood Town Centre, providing much needed space for individuals, families and seniors to gather together and enjoy Burnaby’s fantastic recreation programs,” said Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. “And we’re excited to see this neighbourhood continue to grow with forward thinking, community-oriented developments like Brentwood Block.”

Upon completion of the entire master-plan, which includes both Phase 1 and Phase 2, Brentwood Block will feature a mixed-use community with roughly 3,500 new homes, including 2,450 rental homes, 50,000 square feet of green and public space, and approximately 200,000 square feet of commercial space.

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