Sen̓áḵw is an ambitious development project designed to create a lasting legacy for the Squamish Nation and the City of Vancouver. A collaboration between the Squamish Nation and Westbank, this transformative project is in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood, just across from the downtown core. Sen̓áḵw will encompass 4,000,000 SF and will introduce over 6,000 rental homes, including 1,200 affordable homes, making it the largest economic real estate development in the region. With a strong commitment to sustainability, it also stands as the largest net-zero operational carbon project in Canada.
The project is an Indigenous-led revitalization effort that celebrates the cultural, architectural, artistic, and entrepreneurial heritage of the Squamish Nation. Over the course of several phases and five years, 11 towers, the tallest reaching 58-storeys, will be built, reshaping the city’s skyline while fostering connections between urban living and the natural world. The development will feature a mix of market rental homes, below-market rental homes dedicated to Squamish Nation members, and leasehold stratified condo homes, some of which may also be made available to Squamish Nation members.
At the heart of Sen̓áḵw is a nature-centric urban design that emphasizes the rich natural elements of the land and sea, which are integral to Indigenous culture. This project will incorporate innovative technologies, such as a blackwater-powered heating and cooling system, ensuring that the development remains energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. Community parks, commercial spaces, and a variety of amenities will be seamlessly integrated at the ground level, accessible rooftops, and within the buildings themselves, creating a vibrant, connected community. Sen̓áḵw will redefine urban living while honouring the history and future of the Squamish Nation.