Stadium Background:
(See
http://www.stadiumnow.org/Stadium_NOW!/Information_on_the_Whitecaps_Waterfront_Stadium_proposal.html)
Stadium Renderings:
Current Status of Stadium Proposal:
As a result of the issues with the SeaBus terminal site, in July 2007 the Whitecaps began discussions with the Port on a possible new site east of the Seabus Terminal and west of Crab Park. This area is anticipated for mixed use development by the
Central Waterfront Port Lands Policy Statement (1994) [pdf] and any proposal would need to be considered in the context of that existing city policy.
As of June 2009, the Whitecaps and PMV are still investigating whether this site could meet their needs and aspirations. If the Whitecaps and PMV decide to pursue the development of the stadium in this location, they will need to develop a proposal and submit it to City staff for evaluation and consultation with the public and interested parties.
The City of Vancouver does not currently have any Whitecaps stadium proposals under review.”
"The Vancouver Whitecaps’ waterfront soccer stadium in Gastown looks dead, at least in the short-term. “It’s something we’re not discussing,” said Bob Lenarduzzi, the Whitecaps president. The team will play at Swangard Stadium in 2010 and BC Place in 2011. If BC Place isn’t ready in time for the 2011 season, when the Whitecaps join the bigger Major League Soccer circuit, they will play at Empire."(From
The Vancouver Sun - November 16, 2009)
