About Woodland Block
Woodland Block is a 5-storey mixed-use building by First Track Development at 2607 Nanaimo Street in East Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood. Designed by Ekistics Architecture, the project offers 72 condos and townhomes in layouts ranging from 570 to 1,320 sq ft — a scale that makes it one of the larger boutique offerings in the area, without crossing into the anonymous territory of a large tower.
First Track Development is a Vancouver-based builder with a track record of infill and mixed-use projects in East Vancouver neighbourhoods. Their focus on east-side residential construction means they understand the specific needs of Grandview-Woodland buyers: ground-floor retail activation, building proportions that respect the street, and a design language that fits rather than contrasts with existing character homes.
Architecture by Ekistics
Ekistics Architecture is a Vancouver firm with a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across BC. At Woodland Block, their design produces a building that reads as a coherent whole at a scale appropriate to Nanaimo Street — a ground-floor commercial base, residential floors above, and a roofline that doesn’t overpower adjacent two-storey houses.
The unit range from 570 to 1,320 sq ft accommodates a meaningful variety of buyers. One-bedroom homes start at 570 sq ft — a practical choice for solo buyers entering the market. Townhomes at 1,320 sq ft offer family-sized space across two levels, with the private entry and outdoor space typical of the format, at a price point well below what comparable townhomes would cost in Kitsilano or Point Grey.
Trout Lake and John Hendry Park
Trout Lake is one of East Vancouver’s most beloved outdoor destinations: a 42-acre park centred on a swimming lake, with a beach, a community centre, sports fields, a farmers market on Saturdays, and year-round programming. It is the kind of neighbourhood asset that drives sustained demand for housing in its immediate vicinity — buyers who discover Trout Lake often prioritize proximity to it when choosing between otherwise similar options.
John Hendry Park, which encompasses Trout Lake, also has off-leash dog areas, playgrounds, and walking paths through mature trees. For families with children or dogs, the park’s proximity to Woodland Block is a significant quality-of-life factor.
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive is a two-minute walk from Woodland Block — close enough to access Vancouver’s most vibrant independent commercial corridor without the noise of living directly on it. The Drive has dozens of independent cafes, espresso bars, restaurants spanning a dozen cuisines, natural food stores, record shops, and live music venues, all within walking distance of the building.
The neighbourhood’s walkability score reflects this density of services: most daily errands can be completed on foot, with grocery stores, pharmacies, and specialty shops accessible without a car.
Transit
Nanaimo SkyTrain station on the Expo Line is within walking distance of Woodland Block, providing direct service to downtown Vancouver in under 20 minutes. The Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain interchange (Expo and Millennium Lines) is also accessible by a short bus ride or a 15-minute walk, opening connections across the entire Metro Vancouver network. The neighbourhood is bike-friendly, with the Central Valley Greenway running nearby.
Pricing and Timeline
Starting from $649,900, Woodland Block offers accessible pricing for an East Vancouver location with this level of park access and transit connectivity. Larger units and townhomes scale up accordingly. Completion is expected in late spring to summer 2026 — a near-term move-in date that removes the multi-year wait common with presales that have just launched.
For first-time buyers who want to stop renting and move quickly, or for investors who want to have a unit generating rental income sooner rather than later, the 2026 completion makes Woodland Block one of the more time-sensitive and practical options on this list.
