InsideVan May 13, 2023

And the winner is…

Landa Global Properties launched the Lucent Home Deposit Giveaway to celebrate the return of the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. With more than 2,000 entries, the draw for a free 15 per cent deposit on the purchase of a Lucent home was held on April 29 — a $65,000 prize. The winner was long-time Surrey resident, Tanya Nandra. “I’m still in shock,” said Nandra. “I saw the contest advertised and thought I’d go for it, even though I’ve already put down a deposit on another unit in the same development.” Located in Surrey City Centre, Lucent is a 26-storey tower offering 386 studios to two-bedroom condos and 14 two- and three-bedroom ground-level townhomes.

Grand opening in Surrey

ML Emporio Properties recently held a grand opening for its newest project, Sequoia, in Surrey’s West Village. More than 500 guests joined the celebration, which included limited-time grand-opening buyer incentives such as a 15 per cent deposit and discounts of up to $20,000. Forty per cent of Sequoia homes were sold. Situated next to West Village Park and curving around the property’s 120-year-old sequoia tree, Sequoia is a 36-storey tower residence anchored by an eight-storey podium. The Discovery Centre is open Saturday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. at 10522 King George Blvd, Surrey.

The bees have it

Vancouver’s River District is already well established and continues to grow quickly. As part of Wesgroup’s commitment to bio-diversity, an apiary was built in 2019. Today, it is home to 12 honeybee colonies; that’s roughly 720,000 bees. The apiary’s beekeeper, Janet Wilson, says habitat loss, disease, parasites, and environmental contaminants have all contributed to the decline of many species of pollinators, such as honeybees. “The apiary is truly a community effort and helps educate residents and visitors,” says Wilson. “There is so much interest … I get asked questions like do bees hibernate (no, they don’t), and how far do they fly for food (one kilometre).” Each year, the apiary produces 300 to 400 pounds of raw wildflower honey, which can be purchased in the River District sales centre.

A master-planned community

Mosaic Homes Introduces Towns at Lynn, the next chapter of its Lynn Community, with 46 three- and four-bedroom townhomes, ranging from approximately 1,600 to 1,760 sq. ft. Situated in North Vancouver’s mountainside neighbourhood beside Kirkstone Park, once completed, the master-planned community will include more than 400 homes, with townhomes, midrise, lowrise and rental apartments, as well as the Lynn Club, which will have an indoor pool, fitness centre, movement studio and great room with stone fireside lounge. The Home Store for Towns at Lynn, located at 2517 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver, is now open daily and sales start soon. To register or for more information, visit mosaichomes.com.

Did you know?

Hundreds of new condos are coming to market in Burnaby’s City of Lougheed development this summer with the fourth and final tower of Shape Properties’ Neighbourhood One.