ANSO Renewal - DP24027 Amendment 2 -MAC Expansion

Updated: July 14, 2026
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UBC Project Services have applied to the University of British Columbia for a Development Permit for an interior and exterior renewal of the existing 3-storey Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) building. Seismic, Code, Fire, Life Safety, mechanical and electrical upgrades are proposed as well as the reconfiguration of the interior to support programming. The total area is 6,681 square metres (71,913 square feet).

Amendment 2 to include a single-storey addition to the existing ANSO building for the Musqueam Archaeology Project, adding 264 m² of floor area within the footprint of the south wing. Minor revisions to the approved landscape design are also proposed to accommodate the addition.

Location

6303 NW Marine Drive

Proponents

UBC Project Services

September 23, 2024
Development Permit Application Received
September 23, 2024

Development Permit Application Received

A Development Permit application is received on September 23,2024.

October 3, 2024
Advisory Urban Design Panel
October 3, 2024

Advisory Urban Design Panel

Advisory Urban Design Panel application presentation to occur on October 3, 3024.

October 8, 2024
Public Open House
October 8, 2024

Public Open House

A Public Open House is planned for Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in the lobby of the Anthropology and Sociology Building, 6303 NW Marine Drive

October 10, 2024
Development Review Committee
October 10, 2024

Development Review Committee

The project is presented to UBC Development Review Committee for staff's review and comment on October 10, 2024.

December 5, 2024
Board of Governors Meeting
December 5, 2024

Board of Governors Meeting

The Development Permit Application is reviewed by the Board of Governors.

August 1, 2025
Development Permit Issuance
August 1, 2025

Development Permit Issuance

A Development Permit is issued for this project.

October 29, 2025.
DP Amendment -1 Application Received
October 29, 2025.

DP Amendment -1 Application Received

Amendment 1 application to the Development Permit was received on October 29, 2025.

November 3, 2025
Development Permit Amendment-1 Issuance
November 3, 2025

Development Permit Amendment-1 Issuance

Amendment 1 to the Development Permit was issued on November 3, 2025

January 2026
Construction Commences
January 2026

Construction Commences

Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2026.

June 25, 2026
DP Amendment-2 Application Received
June 25, 2026

DP Amendment-2 Application Received

Amendment 2 application to the Development Permit was received on June 25, 2026.