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Over four years after their master plan was approved by the City of Coquitlam, Concert Properties has now set to move forward with the first phase of the project, which will deliver two high-rise residential towers, reported Storeys. "The Whitgift Gardens master plan is set for 530, 550 Cottonwood Avenue and 663, 675 Whiting Way, a 6.7-acre site along Cottonwood Avenue in Coquitlam near the border with Burnaby and Burquitlam Station." "BC Assessment values the respective parcels at $9,651,000, $121,486,00 (inclusive of 675 Whiting Way), and $8,137,000, for a total site value of $139,274,000. Concert Properties owns the properties under Concert Cottonwood Lands Ltd." "The master plan site is currently occupied by 12 three-storey rental buildings that were all constructed in the late-1960s. According to the City, Concert Properties included a tenant relocation plan along with their original master plan proposal that would see tenants relocated in phases, while also providing financial assistance and offering them the right of first refusal in the new buildings." "Phase One of Whitgift Gardens is focused on the northeast corner of the site, along Cottonwood Avenue and Emerson Street, which currently ends one block north of the site — at Smith Avenue (by Heart of Burquitlam, another Concert project) — but will be extended down past Whitgift Gardens." "The first phase of the project will include a 30-storey strata tower and a 37-storey rental tower, along with a standalone two-storey amenity building that will include a 37-space childcare facility that the City was able to secure since the master plan application." https://lnkd.in/gfD5_akj #coquitlam #residential #development #rental

Laguna Gardens, a 341-unit garden-style apartment development in Miami Gardens, received its temporary certificate of occupancy and has started move-ins. The project by South Florida’s Cymbal DLT Companies is among the first in Florida to be developed under the state’s Live Local Act, which aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in expensive areas. Tenants earning at or below 120% of the area’s median income qualify for reduced rent. Located at 20775 NW 17th Ave., the community comprises 10 low-rise buildings on 14 acres next to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Four of the buildings are welcoming tenants, and the remainder is expected to open by this summer. So far, about 20% of the development has been leased. #Miamirealestate #SouthFloridarealestate #MiamiRealtors #LagunaGardens #SouthFloridaRealtors

Denver Residents ~ have you received the recent postcard detailing the city's re-zoning plan? Understanding how this impacts property values is crucial. Did you know about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)? These self-contained living spaces, also known as mother-in-law suites, granny flats, casitas, and more, are extensions of existing properties. ADUs come with their kitchen, bath, and sleeping area, adding value to your property without being considered a separate entity for sale. #Denver #PropertyValues #ADUs #RealEstate #ZoningPlan

It's great to see Vienna's wonderful and innovative forms of #socialhousing make it into a Financial Times piece on how #baugruppen (and #cohousing) can keep families in the city. Even more incredible to read the average rent in this stellar building is just €600 per month. Yet at the same time, the project in this piece - Gleis 21 by einszueins architektur - could never be built in the U.S. Not even for rents on average four times higher. The project incorporates #masstimber. It has #Prefabricated exterior wood wall assemblies, and near #passivhaus levels of performance. Units range in size from studios to 4-bedroom homes. It has wood 3pane windows. All units can cross ventilate and get daylight on multiple sides. There is a community room. There is a cafe. A massive bike room. A communal kitchen and roof deck. A shared library space. And a sauna? You can't even get one of these items to pencil in most US development - and the cost of the cheapest built, and poorest quality rents - in single aspect studios that have no ability to cross ventilate, and located on arterials - is nearly triple the rent, in cities like Seattle. The development industry is so utterly broken here. I already knew this project was pretty phenomenal - I didn't realize it was anywhere near this affordable. https://lnkd.in/g2RCZwUd

Developer Bruce Eichner's Continuum Co. is advancing with plans for a luxury condo project at the historic site of the Community Church of New York in Murray Hill. The church, a Unitarian parish dating back to 1825, has been a significant part of New York City's history, hosting notable figures such as folk singer Pete Seeger, civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin, and Nelson Mandela. A representative for the Community Church of New York filed plans with the Department of Buildings for the project at 34 E. 35th St. The development will encompass approximately 173,000 square feet and feature 137 residential units spread over 18 stories and 191 feet in height. The project will include a 17-car parking garage and ground-floor commercial space. Although the church is not a development partner, it had to file the plans due to the pending closure of its sale to Continuum. The congregation agreed to sell its building and four adjacent brownstone rentals to Eichner's firm for around $70 million. Demolition has begun, and Eichner anticipates securing a construction loan by the fourth quarter, with project completion expected by mid-2027. Condo prices are projected to start at $1.5 million, though market conditions may shift over the next three years. The development is strategically located near major hospitals, Grand Central Terminal, and the Midtown Tunnel, making it attractive to healthcare professionals and commuters. Continuum is collaborating with Aksoy Holding, a Turkish company with previous partnerships with Eichner. The condo tower will feature substantial green space for residents. Despite concerns about the church's future home, the congregation's treasurer highlighted that the sale was necessary to avoid depleting the church's endowment for essential repairs. The church has acquired a new building on East 35th Street for offices but lacks space for worship services. The status of a new worship location remains unclear. The Community Church of New York has a rich history, offering free practice space to Pete Seeger and hosting significant events such as the 1962 debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin. Nelson Mandela's visit in 1994 further cemented its legacy as a cornerstone of social and cultural movements in New York City. The Community Church of New York, founded in 1825, has been an integral part of the city's social and cultural fabric. It has played a pivotal role in various social justice movements, providing a platform for influential figures and events that shaped the course of history. #NYCRealEstate #MurrayHill #CommunityChurchNY #LuxuryCondos #HistoricSites #BruceEichner #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstateTrends #NewYorkHistory #CulturalHeritage #GreenLiving #NYCHistory #CondoLiving #PeteSeeger #MalcolmX #NelsonMandela #SocialJustice #AksoyHolding https://lnkd.in/eeeAeAg8

As the cost of living in Toronto continues to rise, many families are seeking ways to consolidate their living arrangements. Multigenerational homes offer a great solution, enabling grandparents, parents, and children to live under one roof or on the same property while sharing expenses and responsibilities. Our latest project in Toronto focuses on constructing a garden suite for a multigenerational family. A garden suite, also sometimes known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), is a secondary residential unit located on the same lot as a primary residence. This type of housing solution is perfect for families who wish to remain close to one another while having the benefit of separate living spaces, and represent a forward-thinking approach to urban living and the evolving needs of families in Toronto. At BVM, supporting the diverse needs of our clients is at the heart of everything we do. Catherine, our client for this project, approached us with the idea of building a Garden Suite on her childhood property with the goal of living on the same property as her aging Mother (who lives in the main home) but still having her own space to live. This garden suite project is more than just a construction endeavor, it's about creating a home that fosters family connections and supports the well-being of all its members. As the demand for such housing solutions continues to grow, we're committed to designing and building homes that bring families closer. Watch our behind-the-scenes video, created by Bureau+ Video Inc., to get a tour of this unique project. For more information on our garden suite projects and how they can benefit your family, feel free to reach out to us at contact@bvmcontracting.com or read more at https://lnkd.in/gaYdwub6 #gtaconstruction #torontoconstruction #torontorealestate #constructionmanagement #Multifam #Gardensuites https://lnkd.in/gyAt_ZQn

As we consider how downtown San Francisco can and should look, we must lean into creating green space for residents and visitors alike. I posted recently about the Greater & Greener Urban Parks conference hosted by the City Parks Alliance in Seattle, WA, where I discussed with park, elected, and thought leaders from across North America the value of parks and public spaces in the revitalization of all our downtowns.    For the sake of community health and well-being, resilience, and growth, we need more urban green spaces in downtown San Francisco — much like that envisioned in John King’s recent San Francisco Chronicle piece on an entirely new Embarcadero Plaza park. This is also exactly what The East Cut Community Benefit District aims to do with the upcoming Sports & Dog Park (https://lnkd.in/gYRSbhxS), and why we are raising $350,000 to begin its construction and finally realize a decade-long community vision for turning acres of underutilized urban transportation infrastructure into a neighborhood hub. This work is central to reimagining downtown San Francisco. https://lnkd.in/g6eRHxdU

🚧 Gowanus Rezoning Construction Underway: #NYCHA Residents Anticipate Their Share of Redevelopment 🚧 As part of the Gowanus Rezoning plan, repairs for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens are moving forward. NYCHA has selected the design-build team, Mega/Technico Joint Venture to carry out $216 million in repairs, including new windows, kitchens, and bathrooms, enhancing living conditions for over 3,700 tenants. This initiative is part of the Comprehensive Modernization Program, focusing on holistic rehabilitation without shifting properties to Section 8, ensuring funding stability. The involvement of residents, like Theresa Davis, Gowanus Houses Tenant Association President, highlights the importance of community engagement in the process. Valerie Bell, the tenant association president at Wyckoff Gardens said, "Whoever came up with the idea of forming Comp Mod came up with a brilliant idea. This is the most transparent I’ve ever seen NYCHA.” The construction, expected to begin in 2025, will require temporary relocations for some residents to ensure safety during lead paint removal and other renovations. Discover more about the ongoing transformation and future plans in the full article City Limits by Tatyana Turner: https://on.nyc.gov/3A9KP28 #AffordableHousing #CommunityEngagement #PublicHousing

Three single-family houses built a century or more ago in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood could be redeveloped into a high-rise rental housing tower, reported Daily Hive. "A new rezoning application calls for the redevelopment of 426-428 West 14th Avenue and 3015-3027 Yukon Street — the southwest corner of the intersection of West 14th Avenue and Yukon Street — into a 197-ft-tall, 18-storey tower with 134 secured purpose-built rental homes." "Based on the City’s Broadway Plan’s stipulations of requiring a minimum of 20% of the rental homes be set aside at below-market rates, the project is expected to generate at least 27 below-market rental units and 107 market rental units." https://lnkd.in/dt3gsNUA #vancouver #residential #development #apartments

It seems like you are inquiring about a residential project called GK Crystal Homes, which features G+2 (Ground plus two floors) buildings offering 1BHK, 2BHK, and 3BHK apartments that are ready for occupancy. Here are a few details that are typically associated with such properties: General Features Type of Apartments: 1BHK, 2BHK, and 3BHK Structure: G+2 (Ground plus two floors) Status: Ready to move in Common Amenities Parking Facilities: Designated parking areas for residents Security: Gated community with security personnel Lift Facility: Usually available in multi-story buildings Play Area: Children’s play area