Inside Van - March 5, 2022

WHAT’S HAPPENING Burnaby City council is now officially supporting TransLink’s proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola linking the Production Way University SkyTrain station to SFU. After studying three possible routes, this was the one that emerged as the hands down favourite, and early estimates suggest it will offer lower construction and operating costs than other transit options. Peak capacity will be 3,000 passengers per hour in each direction with cars departing as frequently as every 60 seconds and able to operate in winds up to 100 kilometres/hour. Using renewable energy, the gondola will offset 3,700 tonnes of greenhouse gases from buses and 1,400 tonnes from private vehicles, will enhance accessibility throughout all seasons, and will provide exceptional views as well.

New projects proposed in Surrey and West Coquitlam by Adera

Two new projects are being proposed by Adera Development for Surrey and West Coquitlam. SÕL is an exciting master-planned community of new homes in the rapidly developing community of West Coquitlam. This project will be located on the corner of Como Lake Avenue and Robinson Street, and comprise 201 units, including 92 condos and 109 rental suites. Plans also include 13,283 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenity space including multi-purpose rooms, an outdoor dining section, rooftop gardens, a playground and lounge seating.

The second project, PURA, is to include two six-storey market residential buildings containing 248 units and will span an entire block between 132 St to 133 St along 105 Ave. Keep an eye on these pages for more information and updates.

+ Did You Know?

The main profiles of Surrey’s homebuyers consist of young professionals, young couples and investors attracted to the city’s strong plan for economic growth and upcoming new SkyTrain infrastructure.

Reimagining the Bay downtown

With redevelopment well underway at the Bay in Oakridge, plans are in the works to reimagine its sister store located at 674 Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The existing six-storey heritage building and façade will be retained and reconfigured into three levels of retail with dining and entertainment to augment the entire experience. Floors four through six will be transformed into prime office space complemented by a 12-storey office tower that will be added above. Current plans also include direct links to existing SkyTrain and Canada Line stations.

Cirque du Soleil returns

Theatre lovers are rejoicing at the news that physical distancing restrictions are finally being lifted. And that means the return of one of spring’s most beloved traditions. Coming March 25 through May 1 under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place, Cirque du Soleil will once again dazzle audiences with its unique brand of showmanship, colour and sound. This year’s offering is a reimagining of Alegría — a classic tale of a kingdom that lost its king. The ensuing struggle between the old order and a new movement yearning for hope and renewal seems particularly fitting in today’s post-pandemic world. Tickets and information at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.