Inside Van - October 30, 2021

By Stephanie MacDonald
October 30, 2021

What’s happening

Rennie museum is welcoming back visitors this Autumn! After an extended temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum reopened its doors in Chinatown on September 11. Free timed-entry tickets on Saturdays for self-guided tours are available through the museum’s website, renniemuseum.org

The QE Collection Launch

Sightline Properties is pleased to introduce The QE Collection, the new phase of west side residences in Vancouver’s sought-after Cambie Village neighbourhood.A happy crowd celebrated the launch of The QE Collection on October 17 and joined the Sightline team in the outdoor courtyard at Just West, which was transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch. Guests enjoyed a tour of move-in-ready, designer show homes and fall-themed festivities including treats and tons of IG-worthy photo ops, complete with a one-of-a-kind photobooth. Plus, they were the first to learn about the entire QE Collection and had an opportunity to win a brand new Tesla 3 just for helping celebrate. Defined by three luxury townhome communities - Just West, Seasons, and Dahlia - The QE Collection raises the bar for exceptional new homes with world-class architecture, the highest quality construction standards, and stellar interior finishes and floorplans.

Popolo Ground-breaking

The team at Epix Developments and their partners in the exciting Popolo project are excited to inform the public that the construction at Popolo has begun. Epix Developments, Syncra Construction, and Propel Project Marketing Group celebrated the ground-breaking last week, and are looking forward to updating buyers and prospects with more milestones in the coming months. This fall, the sales team is offering a final pre-construction release and a special pricing promotion. With just 15 homes available, buyers have a choice of any of Popolo’s 44 unique floorplans. In addition, Popolo is offering a limited-time flexible deposit program and free parking spots for all purchases. This is your final opportunity to own in the heart of Vancouver, just steps from The Drive, for as low as $604,000.

Rail District launches master-planned project in Abbotsford

Infinity Properties, a local and award-winning developer specializing in multi-family residential projects, celebrated the official groundbreaking of their largest project to date: The Rail District. The Rail District will be a multi-phased master-planned community comprised of over 650 townhomes and condos, as well as 80,000-square-feet of commercial and office space. Spread over 19 acres, this major development is located on the former property of the historic Clayburn Brick plant. Infinity Properties shared the celebration with Mayor Braun, councillors, city staff, key consultants, partners and the Infinity team. The Rail District will be a very walkable community within close proximity to Abbotsford’s downtown core. Construction at Rail District has commenced, and the anticipated sales launch of the first 91-unit townhouse site comprised of two- and three-bedroom homes will be in the Fall of 2022.

RC at CF Richmond Centre Releases Towers 5 and 6!

The wait is over. After selling more than 600 homes in Towers 1 – 4, demand has risen exponentially for the final homes in RC at CF Richmond Centre’s first phase. On October 16, Towers 5 and 6 homes were made available to the public, where buyers took advantage of SHAPE’s industry-renowned ideal deposit structure timing. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own in Towers 5 and 6. Ideally located minutes away from Minoru Park, these modern cityhomes are steps from 45-acres of greenery and recreational amenities including tennis courts, a running track, the library, cultural centre, art gallery and a brand new $80 million Aquatic Centre.

Did you know?

Another major redevelopment is proposed for Surrey City Centre, replacing ageing low-rise rental housing buildings with new towers containing thousands of homes.

About Stephanie MacDonald

Stephanie MacDonald is the Editor-at-Large for New Home + Condo Guide Vancouver.

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