Report by the HUB Cycling Team Report: Not Just Bike Racks - Informing Design for End of Trip Cycling Amenities in Vancouver Real Estate Excerpt from Introduction: The idea for this project grew out of HUB Cycling’s experience in recent years of being asked by developers to provide advice and insight into how their new building projects could better meet...[ read more ]
By Holly Mckenzie-Sutter The City of Burnaby’s latest public-art piece pays homage some of the region’s oldest residents: Douglas fir trees. Old Column, a sculpture by Seattle-based artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo, adorns the sidewalk outside Boffo Developments’ new Modello building, a highrise that will house 165 apartments as well as offices and food services. Unveiled at a public...[ read more ]
By Kevin Griffin Old Column, stainless steel and steel wire filigree, by Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo at Modello, a 37-story tower by Boffo at Willingdon Avenue and Beresford Street, Burnaby. * Artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo hope that Old Column makes passersby stop, look and explore. Han and Mihalyo are the team behind the 7.6-metre tall public...[ read more ]
By Bob de Wit Kids + condos = a great combination in the right location. When I was a kid, no yard was ever big enough. We all had back yards, but we always ended up in the local park for a game of football or soccer. Today, young families wanting to live in Vancouver are looking to the condo...[ read more ]
By Lindsie Tomlinson Downsizing can be stressful. Moving to a new home is a big change in itself, but moving to a smaller space can be an even bigger adjustment. Here are a few tips to help you navigate through the downsizing landmine. Plan Ahead Give yourself lots of time to prepare. You should start at least three months before...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor Moving into a condominium allows suite owners to leave behind the worries of maintaining a large property and embrace a more carefree lifestyle. Nonetheless, a major move can also be stressful – especially if you are coming from a large home with countless possessions. A little pre-planning can make moving day go smoothly. Even if you purchase...[ read more ]
10 COMMANDMENTS By Jane Herman There’s a certain amount of common sense when it comes to elevator etiquette. If you live in a highrise, the elevator is the main way in and out of your home; a confined space in which you briefly encounter your neighbours several times daily. The natural instinct is to be absorbed in your own headspace,...[ read more ]
Recycling Final Frontier: Condo and apartment buildings must compost food waste or be hit with penalties come the summer By Michelle Hopkins A MOVE BY METRO VANCOUVER TO BEGIN COLLECTING food scraps and other organic waste from condos and apartment buildings is the latest example of the expanding efforts by municipalities across the province to recycle large quantities of unused...[ read more ]
The Semiahmoo neighbourhood of South Surrey offers an irresistible combination of transportation convenience, fiery sunsets, nearby beaches and endless retail and dining pleasures. Bordering on White Rock, this community has always stood out for its ocean appeal without the traffic congestion, and laid-back, “beachy” lifestyle. Recent development in the area is now creating a unique urban oasis of shops, services...[ read more ]
Condominium ownership differs from lowrise homes in many ways, especially where fees are concerned. Those entering into condo ownership for the first time will do well to understand exactly what these costs are, and what they cover. One of the most misunderstood expenses is the interim occupancy fee. When your lowrise home closes and you move in, you officially own it. With a condominium, depending on when in the sales/construction process...[ read more ]
