Inside Vancouver May 27, 2023

A gala event

The 31st annual Georgie Awards Gala, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC), was held on May 20 to recognize B.C.’s builders, renovators and interior designers. Approximately 650 people attended the sold-out event, where nearly 50 awards for B.C.’s best custom home builders, renovators and real estate companies were handed out. Keep an eye out for the June 10 issue of New Home + Condo Guide, where we’ll have a special feature detailing all the specifics of the gala evening — including the winners.

Surrounded by natural beauty

In June, Darwin Properties and Citimark will introduce Weston Place, an eight-storey concrete building featuring a collection of 57 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. There will also be a limited number of penthouses with rooftop decks that offer views of the Burrard Inlet to the south and sweeping mountain views to the north. The Weston Place sales centre and display suite, located at 1441 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver, opens soon. Register at WestonPlace.ca.

An agri-based community

Century City Surrey on Holland Park is a mixed-use community that combines residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in a sustainable, Agri-based community. “The Century City project embraces food and agriculture as a social activator for people who will live and work at Century City,” says Bob Ransford, vice-president of development with Century Group. “From our Market Food Hall and Central Bar to our orchard, which will grow four apple varietals, Century Group is a community built around good food.” The first building, a 248-unit rental tower completes at the end this year. Once built-out, Century City Holland Park will feature slightly more than 1,000 homes. For more information, visit centurycitysurrey.com.

Catching the Loop

Gramercy Developments is about to launch a collection of 194 three-storey stacked two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes. Situated in South Surrey, Phase 3 of The Loop is designed around a park that connects to the Loop Trail, complete with Scandinavian-style fitness equipment. The site, which features mature trees, is located just a short walk to the Shops at Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, and the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre, where you can enjoy the hot tubs, steam room, and “lazy river.” The Loop presentation centre, located at 2350 165th St., South Surrey, is open Saturday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. (closed Thursday and Friday). Register at gramercy.ca/home/the-loop/.

Did you know?

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported the annual pace of housing starts in Vancouver was up 36 per cent, powered by an increase in starts of multi-unit urban homes.