Boutique East Side Living at Fraser & 27th

September 29th, 2011
A boutique 20 unit low-rise is quickly taking shape on the corner of Fraser and 27th in East Vancouver. This 4 storey NOW development (New Original Works) is centered in the up-and-coming multicultural Fraser Street neighbourhood and is truly in the center of it all! Not only will you be steps to amazing ethnic eateries, independent boutiques, and locally owned businesses, you’ll also ha ...

Sequel 138: A DTES Artist and Housing Project

September 21st, 2011
    An arts and affordable entry-level housing development will be replacing the historic Pantages Theatre (and several other adjacent properties) on the 100 block of East Hastings. The old Pantage Theatre, which was deemed unsalvageable by several engineer's reports, has been demolished and in its place, Sequel 138 will rise. Rumour has it that this Sequel 138 Development Corp condo will ...

Affordable Housing at 21 Doors by The Salient Group

September 20th, 2011
The Salient Group will be giving a 4 storey, 1980s building a much needed face-lift and renaming it 21 Doors (can you guess how many units are in this development?). Although not the first to attempt resurrection of this bank-owned Downtown Eastside building, Robert Fung, President of The Salient Group, is determined to turn it into affordable housing that will attract “people who work i ...

Shannon Mews, the Largest Master Planned Community in the History of the Vancouver Westside

September 9th, 2011
Shannon Mews, the largest master planned community in the history of the Vancouver Westside, could break ground as early as next year. The City of Vancouver recently approved the rezoning application for this seven building, 735 unit Wall Financial Corporation development. If you’re worried about the history and heritage of the Shannon Estates, don’t! The developer respects the historic ...

Marine Gateway, A 900,000 sq.ft. 3 Tower Development in Vancouver's Marpole Neighbourhood

September 8th, 2011
Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood will soon welcome Marine Gateway, a massive 900,000 sq. ft. three-tower development with residential and commercial space. This recently approved PCI development will feature two residential towers and an office building/plaza that will have all the essentials, from grocery stores to an 11 screen cinema!  8440 Cambie Street and SW Marine Drive Two ...

Meccanica by Cressey, A New Southeast False Creek Development Inspired by the Porsche Roadster

September 7th, 2011
Things seem to be moving quickly in Vancouver these days, especially in Southeast False Creek. Not long ago, the City of Vancouver approved the Opsal building by Bastion and now, just one block away Meccanica, a new 170 unit Cressey development, has been given the go-ahead! Cressey’s newest Vancouver development, which was inspired by the Porsche roadster, will feature “technical” detail ...