Senakw Tower 1 Opens: Inside the $1,600–$3,500 Rental Homes Changing Kitsilano's Skyline

The first residential tower of Senakw officially entered occupancy this week, marking a historic milestone for the Squamish Nation and Vancouver's rental landscape. Tower 1, the 27-storey westernmost building fronting Chestnut Street immediately adjacent to Vanier Park, has begun welcoming its first tenants—starting with Squamish Nation members before expanding to the broader public. The tower contains 333 market rental homes and 67 below-market units, with disclosed rents starting at approximately $1,600 monthly for studios, $2,200 for one-bedroom units, and $3,500 for two-bedroom homes. Unit sizes run roughly 300 square feet for studios, 400 to 550 square feet for one-bedrooms, and 600 to 650 square feet for two-bedrooms, with floor plans varying due to the building's irregular architecture designed by Revery Architecture.