Speculation that Vancouver may be the next stop on the Trump Tower proliferation plan intensified Wednesday, when media were invited to a June 19 press conference with "The Donald" himself.
Trump will be coming to Vancouver with sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and daughter Ivanka, to "celebrate the official launch of Holborn, TA Global and the Trump Organization’s new project", the press release ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 16, 2013
Vancouver’s most expensive house this month has a predictably oversized kitchen, ornate chandeliers – plus an indoor pool, two-lane bowling alley and 16-seat home theatre.
At $29.9 million, this eight-bedroom fortress of luxury near the University of British Columbia – close to the water, away from the frat houses – has remained unsold since it was first listed in April. ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 16, 2013
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Park Avenue at 13718-100 Avenue by Concord Pacific a well known developer of multi-family housing that will ensure a quality product here at the new Park Avenue Surrey City Centre condo towers. The pre-construction Surrey Park Avenue condos by Concord Pacific will also feature a robust private club with numerous amenities for all residents to enjoy. Park Avenue comprises ...
Posted by Sukhi Kang
on June 15, 2013
The Powell Street Overpass project is a $50-million major road and rail infrastructure enhancement for a section of Powell Street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, just west of Clark Drive.
The two key goals of the project are to:
Expand capacity and enhance the rail network that supports the movement of goods through Port Metro Vancouver
Improve access and safety for ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 6, 2013
Canada's smallest condominium unit, measuring 297 square feet, is unveiled in Surrey. The Balance project is 56 units of varying size, from the 297 sq. ft. model shown, to 648 sq. ft. units. Prices start at $109,000 and are marketed towards people who earn between $22,000 and $55,000 annually.
Photograph by: Jason Payne , PNG
Cash-strapped first-time condo buyers in Surrey are about ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 5, 2013
Construction on the Evergreen Line Construction is reportedly about to pick up on the long-anticipated Evergreen SkyTrain Line. Project director Amanda Farrell recently told CKNW that June will see work begin on the future Lougheed Town Centre Station, as well as on column construction around Burquitlam. Upon completion, the Evergreen Line will run from Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 4, 2013
TransLink is considering its options for the replacement of the troubled Pattullo Bridge. Experts say the ageing span has seen many head-on collisions and is unlikely to withstand a moderate earthquake or ship collision.
A joint partnership has been set up between the City of New Westminster, the City of Surrey and TransLink. Twenty-five different options have been proposed–six of which ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on June 4, 2013
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TransLink's CEO Ian Jarvis says they're looking for a plan that offers the lowest cost, but also supports the rest of the TransLink's plan in the region.
The four-lane bridge between New Westminster and Surrey is 76 years old and has been in use 26 years longer than was projected.
While there are 25 options for what to do, the TransLink bridge is going to be seismically ...
Posted by Sukhi Kang
on June 4, 2013
When it comes to buying a new condo, sometimes floor plans and virtual tours just aren’t enough to make a decision. That’s because you never really know what you’re getting until moving day. This is especially true if you’re signing on the dotted line before the developer even breaks ground – in which case, you got a long, speculative wait ahead of you.
While many ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on May 28, 2013
At a time when condo units are getting smaller, Yaletown’s Pacific Point Building offers one thing you won’t get in a new building: space – and lots of it.The 20-year-old building at 1323 Homer Street in Vancouver, which was bought by well-known developer Nat Bosa last year, is currently undergoing a complete renovation – something that has never before been done in Vancouver ...
Posted by David Hutchinson
on May 28, 2013