New Richmond community centre completion pushed to 2028

Richmond News

The second phase of a residential and office development in the growing Capstan area is underway and, when completed, will include a 33,000-square-foot community centre.

The ViewStar development, owned by Yuanheng, held a ground-breaking ceremony on Monday for the community centre, which is expected to be completed by late 2028 and will be run by the City of Richmond. …

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the new community centre will be a “gathering space and centrepiece” of the neighbourhood.

“What a spectacular neighbourhood this is turning out to be… this is truly a vibrant area in our City Centre,” he said.

He noted the Capstan Community Centre will be LEED gold standard and will have recreational, educational, social and cultural aspects.

It will include a gymnasium, an indoor track, multi-purpose rooms and a space for children. …

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