UBC advances plans to redevelop St John’s College property

UBC Properties Trust has officially applied for a permit to overhaul the University of British Columbia’s St John’s College residence and construct a new community for graduate students. The Ubyssey reports that the project will see St John’s College redeveloped with six new mid-and-high-rise buildings constructed on the property. The amenities will include 1,500 student beds, a 250-seat dining hall, a 37-spot childcare centre, and office space. The development permit is anticipated to be issued in November 2025, with construction beginning in January 2026.