Inside Vancouver March 18, 2023

Britannia Beach

Phase 2 of Britannia Beach in Squamish has launched, which consists of 20 homes, starting from $1.11 million. A joint venture between Adera Development Corporation and MacDonald Communities, Britannia Beach will include a retail district with a mix of public amenities, shops, restaurants, cafés and services. “We recently held the grand opening of our two new Britannia Beach display homes,” says Eric Andreasen, senior vice-president of marketing and sales at Adera. “Phase 1 sold out in mid-2022, so it was great to see eager buyers come in and experience the essence of the community.”

Sustainable options

Launching this spring, East Vancouver’s Trout Lake district will be home to Woodland Block, a collection of 72 townhomes and flats. Residents will have use of Block House, which offers an entertainment kitchen, workspace, media centre and outdoor terrace with long tables, barbecues, loungers, Adirondack chairs, fireplace, putting green, a life-sized chess set, and children’s play area. “Creating a more dense and vibrant community in East Vancouver is possible, but we knew it must be done in a way that prioritizes the needs of its residents, and also retains the unique character,” says Sasha Faris, president of First Track Development. “And progress cannot come at the cost of livability; rather, it should enhance it by delivering homes that are truly livable and sustainable for generations to come.”

Building relationships

HAVAN’s Young Professional Committee hosted Taste of Greece: Dinner and Wine Tasting on Feb. 2, part of its ‘Taste Of’ series at Vancouver’s Nammos Estiatorio. A sold-out crowd of 70 homebuilding industry professionals enjoyed a five-course Greek meal with wine pairings, while networking with their industry peers. “Our Young Professional Committee regularly hosts ‘The Taste of…’ series, which is a great way to bring our industry together and build meaningful relationships, while enjoying delicious food and sipping on good wine,” says Katerina Vastardis, HAVAN Young Professional Committee Chair.

Live where you work

Maple Ridge’s North Kanaka is an industrial park consisting of seven buildings, some of which feature legal live/work units. These units, ranging from 1,600 to 1,700 sq. ft., are where a small business-owner can set up shop and live in a second-floor suite within this gated area that borders on protected park land. Developer Phil Cooper explains: “There are seven end units, which sell as a shell space that has all the services in place for the build-out. In a nutshell, the main slab is for work and the second floor is for a live-in suite.” There are four live/work units available. For more information, visit northkanakaworkspaces.com.

Did you know?

Local developer Nonni Property is proposing a 27-storey mixed-use tower near the corner of Cambie and Smythe with a potential combination of condominiums, rental housing, and commercial use.