Surrey Leader – Parking cap for condos gets cool reception at Metro.

A trend towards less vehicle ownership and fewer people driving has prompted Metro Vancouver officials to recommend caps on how many parking spaces are built into new apartment and condo buildings, particularly those near public transit.

A survey by Metro staff found strata buildings have 18 to 35 per cent more parking stalls than are actually required by residents – a vast waste of unused space.

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Plans for Surrey’s tallest building, all 50 storeys, unveiled.

SURREY – Century Group unveiled plans for a 50-storey mixed-use hotel and residential project on Thursday that president Sean Hodgins says will be “the best address in Surrey.”

The project, called “3 Civic Plaza,” is a partnership between Century Group and Surrey City Development Corporation (SDCD) and will be located at the crossroads of City Parkway and 104th Avenue.

Kenstone Properties is proposing a new project at 1155 Hornby Street in Downtown Vancouver. The project entails a 20-storey tower with 164 residential units, and the preservation of the Murray Hotel building through a heritage revitalization agreement. It is listed on the heritage register as a ‘B’ class heritage building. The project also involves the retention of 106 Single Room Accomodation units at 1119 Hornby. The total proposed density is 5.94 FSR. The site had been sold in 2007.

Located on Kingsway in Mount Pleasant, this 16,348 square foot, C-3A zoned site is well positioned to take advantage of the tremendous momentum the Mount Pleasant area has experienced recently.  For more information please contact Ted Mildon or Matt Saunders.

Cressey has begun the development application process for The Ridge site on Arbutus Street at 16th Avenue.  Shown in the rendering above, the planned project would consist of five storeys, 52 dwelling units and 21,000 square feet of retail space, similar to the development of properties further North on Arbutus Street and much smaller scale than the upcoming Arbutus Village.  The project will preserve the iconic Ridge sign that has been on the site for decades as well as provide numerous amenities such as what is likely to become a grocery store and improved park space around the development.