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08/11/2025

Very sweet story about a boy and his grandma

Rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden had one goal: get Grandma her dream home. With a little help from a REMAX agent, he made it happen.Follow REMAX on social...

07/29/2025

Just sayin.

07/18/2025

You’ll FALL IN LOVE with 1132 Crestline a TRUE West Coast Modern Gem
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Designed by 60s architect Earl DeLuca, this home is a true expression of West Coast Modernism — and it shows in every detail.⁠
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Featuring:
✨ Post-and-beam construction
🌿 Seamless indoor-outdoor flow
☀️ Clerestory windows + light-filled interiors
🌲 Quiet integration with the natural landscape
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DeLuca was part of BC’s early modernist movement, and his homes—like this one—are celebrated by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation for their architectural significance.⁠ Some have even been featured on local heritage tours.⁠
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1132 Crestline isn’t just a home—it’s a piece of BC design history.⁠

The have lost many architecturally significant homes in the last decade. 1132 Crestline stands out as a testament to the history of architecture.

06/29/2025

A moment of zen from this beautiful home in the .
Sigh.

06/29/2025

Vancouver may look very different over the next decade.

Here’s a summary of the Holborn Group’s proposed $2.8 billion project in Downtown Vancouver:

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🌆 Project Overview
• Developer/Architect: Holborn Group in partnership with Henriquez Partners Architects 
• Scope & Scale:
• Three-tower complex (68‑, 69‑, and 80‑storeys) on two blocks bounded by West Georgia, Richards, Seymour, and Dunsmuir
• Includes a separate 38-storey building at 388 Abbott St. in the DTES 

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Key Components
1. Market Housing – 1,288 condos/apartments
2. Rental Units – 273 homes, including family-sized units 
3. Social Housing – 378 non-market units at Abbott St.
• Largest standalone social housing project in Vancouver’s history
• Includes a childcare facility (37 spaces), Indigenous art gallery (~5,150 sq ft), and artist-in-residence spaces for Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations 
4. Hospitality & Conference –
• A 920-room hotel (would be B.C.’s tallest at 1,033 ft)
• Over 70,000 sq ft of meeting/conference space with three ballrooms 
5. Public Realm & Culture –
• Plaza at West Georgia & Seymour with First Nations art
• Three-level public observation deck and garden on hotel
• A 250-seat restaurant and water-feature pedestrian routes 

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Design & Sustainability
• Inspired by glass sponge reefs—structures that support habitat, filter carbon, and aid ocean ecology 
• Proposed embodied carbon emissions ~50% below City of Vancouver standards 

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Heritage & Site History
• Dunsmuir House at 500 Dunsmuir was demolished last December due to structural instability; façade isn’t being preserved 
• Randall Building façade (1929 heritage) to be integrated as public art canvas by contemporary Indigenous artists 
• Holborn’s rationale: remediation costs skyrocketed, making demolition more practical 

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Timeline & Status
• Rezoning applications submitted; expected to proceed to public hearing in ~2 years
• Full build-out could take over a decade 

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Community & Political Reaction
• Mayor & Councillors (Maloney, Orr, Kirby‑Yung, Meiszner, Klassen) have mixed views:
• Praise for ambition and design quality
• Excitement over housing, hotel, childcare, and public benefits
• Concerns about Holborn’s past, SRA bylaw fees, heritage loss, and ensuring truly affordable housing 

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Bottom Line

Holborn’s proposal is a transformative, mixed-use mega-development combining market housing, a major hotel, convention space, and what could be Vancouver’s largest standalone social housing contribution—anchored by cultural and sustainability features. It redefines the downtown skyline and public realm. The project is under review by city staff and council, with broader community consultation and political debate still ahead.

https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/holborn-group-proposes-28-billion-transformational-project-for-downtown-vancouver-henriquez-10629751

06/29/2025

New project proposed for Vancouver.

Here’s a summary of the Holborn Group’s proposed $2.8 billion project in Downtown Vancouver:

⸻

🌆 Project Overview
• Developer/Architect: Holborn Group in partnership with Henriquez Partners Architects 
• Scope & Scale:
• Three-tower complex (68‑, 69‑, and 80‑storeys) on two blocks bounded by West Georgia, Richards, Seymour, and Dunsmuir
• Includes a separate 38-storey building at 388 Abbott St. in the DTES 

⸻

Key Components
1. Market Housing – 1,288 condos/apartments
2. Rental Units – 273 homes, including family-sized units 
3. Social Housing – 378 non-market units at Abbott St.
• Largest standalone social housing project in Vancouver’s history
• Includes a childcare facility (37 spaces), Indigenous art gallery (~5,150 sq ft), and artist-in-residence spaces for Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations 
4. Hospitality & Conference –
• A 920-room hotel (would be B.C.’s tallest at 1,033 ft)
• Over 70,000 sq ft of meeting/conference space with three ballrooms 
5. Public Realm & Culture –
• Plaza at West Georgia & Seymour with First Nations art
• Three-level public observation deck and garden on hotel
• A 250-seat restaurant and water-feature pedestrian routes 

⸻

Design & Sustainability
• Inspired by glass sponge reefs—structures that support habitat, filter carbon, and aid ocean ecology 
• Proposed embodied carbon emissions ~50% below City of Vancouver standards 

⸻

Heritage & Site History
• Dunsmuir House at 500 Dunsmuir was demolished last December due to structural instability; façade isn’t being preserved 
• Randall Building façade (1929 heritage) to be integrated as public art canvas by contemporary Indigenous artists 
• Holborn’s rationale: remediation costs skyrocketed, making demolition more practical 

⸻

Timeline & Status
• Rezoning applications submitted; expected to proceed to public hearing in ~2 years
• Full build-out could take over a decade 

⸻

Community & Political Reaction
• Mayor & Councillors (Maloney, Orr, Kirby‑Yung, Meiszner, Klassen) have mixed views:
• Praise for ambition and design quality
• Excitement over housing, hotel, childcare, and public benefits
• Concerns about Holborn’s past, SRA bylaw fees, heritage loss, and ensuring truly affordable housing 

⸻

Bottom Line

Holborn’s proposal is a transformative, mixed-use mega-development combining market housing, a major hotel, convention space, and what could be Vancouver’s largest standalone social housing contribution—anchored by cultural and sustainability features. It redefines the downtown skyline and public realm. The project is under review by city staff and council, with broader community consultation and political debate still ahead.

A hotel, condos, rental housing, social housing and an Indigenous art gallery will span several properties, including in the Downtown Eastside.

06/27/2025

***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4***

Come see 1132 Crestline for yourself. It’s spectacular!

Why is West Coast Modern architecture just so good?

It’s not just a style—it’s a feeling. Here’s why it hits so different:
- Seamless flow between indoors + nature

- Natural, local materials that age beautifully

- Designed to capture every drop of light

- Calm, grounded spaces that feel good to be in

- Functional design with timeless style

Think cedar, glass, ocean views, and a deep breath of fresh air. That’s West Coast Modern. And that’s why we love it.

06/25/2025

✨SOLD in Deep Cove!✨

2591 Caledonia has officially found its new owners!
Congratulations to my amazing sellers—and a warm welcome to the lucky folks who get to call this gem home.

This one was truly special. A beautifully upgraded property in one of the most loved pockets of North Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone who came through, shared the listing, and helped bring this deal together.

06/22/2025

***OPEN HOUSE TODAY*** (Sunday, June 22) 2-4pm.

Join me today at this GORGEOUS west coast modern, Earl deLuca-designed home in .

The view will blow you away and the home itself it’s beautifully updated with a lovely calm vibe for family living.

My favourite listing of my career thus far. Too cool to miss so come see me.

1132 Crestline, West Van.

06/21/2025

🌿 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🌿
Today, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

Here on the North Shore, we are deeply grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Let this be a day of reflection, learning, and gratitude. Whether you’re attending a local event, supporting Indigenous businesses, or taking time to educate yourself and your family—every step towards understanding and reconciliation matters.

🧡 Today and every day, we commit to listening, learning, and standing in solidarity.

06/19/2025

06/08/2025

Just chillin' at this beauty today! It's a scorcher but the air flow through this home is lovely and cool.
2591 Caledonia, Deep Cove.
Here until 4pm.
But I can get you in to see if you're interested. Just message me or have your agent do so.