Economy
Most of Marpole's stores are centred along the southern end of Granville Street. There are small corner shops located on Oak Street and 67th, and on Cambie at 57th. A large number of businesses, ranging from drive-through fast-food eateries to big box stores, manufacturers and distributors are also located along Marine Drive east of the Arthur Laing bridge, with more heavy-industry type businesses are located along the banks of the Fraser River. Just west of the Arthur Laing bridge are the Wild Coyote nightclub (under the on-ramp at Hudson), as well as the Fraser Arms Hotel and the Metro Theatre, an important live community theatre venue in Vancouver. Just west of the Fraser Arms is the approximate location of the Great Marpole Midden.
Another large commercial district has been approved for Marpole, which will be in the eastern portion of the neighbourhood. The intersection of Marine Drive and Cambie Street was designated by the City of Vancouver as the "Marine Landing" precinct of the Cambie Corridor (Marine Landing Precinct)(Marine Landing - Marpole's Urban Dock). Currently one development in the Marine Landing precinct, "Marine Gateway" Marine Gateway has been approved, which will provide two residential towers, one office tower and a large amount of commercial and retail space, including 11 movie theatres. Construction on Marine Gateway is expected to begin in early 2012. There is currently a second proposal for the north east side of Marine Drive and Cambie Street by Intracorp which has not yet been approved.
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