Howard Chai, Author at STOREYS

500 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver, formerly known as the Dunsmuir Hotel, in July 2024.

Development Projects

Vancouver To Seek Recourse Against Holborn Over "Egregious" Neglect Of 500 Dunsmuir

Holborn Properties has drawn an intense amount of scrutiny over the dilapidated state of 500 Dunsmuir Street, a heritage building.

A rendering of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant and Iona Beach Regional Park.

Construction

Metro Vancouver To Get $250M From Feds For Iona. Will It Freeze DCCs In Return?

The Metro Vancouver Regional District has reached an agreement with the federal government for funding via the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

The One at 1 Bloor Street W, which has been under receivership since October 2023.

Industry

STOREYS' Newsmaker Of The Year: The Receiver

Insolvencies have been both a predominant and underlying theme across the real estate industry this year.

A rendering of the proposed towers from across False Creek.

Development Projects

Vancouver Proposing 38 And 52-Storey Towers On City Land Near Burrard Bridge

The site of the City of Vancouver's proposed towers is 1402-1460 Burrard Street, 900 Pacific Street, and 1401-1461 Hornby Street near the Burrard Street Bridge.

An Airbnb currently available in downtown Calgary.

Policy

City Of Calgary Considering "Proactive Measures" Against Short-Term Rentals

The policy recommendations come a year after the City of Calgary initiated a study of short-term rentals.

Lonsdale Square at 126 E 21st Street in North Vancouver.

Multifamily

Minto REIT Buys 50% Stake In Lonsdale Square, Entering Metro Vancouver Market

Lonsdale Square is 113-unit rental building located at 126 E 21st Street in North Vancouver that Minto Apartments developed with Darwin Construction.

Tridel Builders has been selected to complete The One.

Industry

Tridel Chosen To Complete Mizrahi's The One, Providing Glimmer Of Hope

Tridel was selected to complete The One after the sales process resulted in no bids to buy the project.

An rendering of the redeveloped Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall in Delta.

Development Projects

Century Group Proposing 4-Tower Redevelopment Of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

The redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall being proposed by Century Group would consist of four towers up to 24 storeys.

4026 Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia.

Multifamily

Starlight Buys Victoria Property Under Receivership For $23.5M After Bidding War

The 87-unit rental building at 4026 Quadra Street in Victoria was previously owned by Asfar Holdings Ltd. when it was placed under receivership in March.

The 24-storey project planned for 4330 Maywood Street (6677 Silver Avenue) in Burnaby.

Industry

Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

Burnaby Approves Polygon Emerald Place Project With 4 Towers Up To 42 Storeys

The Emerald Place project by Polygon Homes is set for 2300 Madison Avenue in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Burnaby.

Vancouver To Seek Recourse Against Holborn Over "Egregious" Neglect Of 500 Dunsmuir

Holborn Properties has drawn an intense amount of scrutiny over the dilapidated state of 500 Dunsmuir Street, a heritage building.

Metro Vancouver To Get $250M From Feds For Iona. Will It Freeze DCCs In Return?

The Metro Vancouver Regional District has reached an agreement with the federal government for funding via the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Vancouver Greenlights Plan For New "Civic District" City Hall Campus

The Civic District Master Plan was approved alongside a series of amendments to the Broadway Plan on December 12.

STOREYS' Newsmaker Of The Year: The Receiver

Insolvencies have been both a predominant and underlying theme across the real estate industry this year.

Vancouver Proposing 38 And 52-Storey Towers On City Land Near Burrard Bridge

The site of the City of Vancouver's proposed towers is 1402-1460 Burrard Street, 900 Pacific Street, and 1401-1461 Hornby Street near the Burrard Street Bridge.

City Of Calgary Considering "Proactive Measures" Against Short-Term Rentals

The policy recommendations come a year after the City of Calgary initiated a study of short-term rentals.

Minto REIT Buys 50% Stake In Lonsdale Square, Entering Metro Vancouver Market

Lonsdale Square is 113-unit rental building located at 126 E 21st Street in North Vancouver that Minto Apartments developed with Darwin Construction.

Tridel Chosen To Complete Mizrahi's The One, Providing Glimmer Of Hope

Tridel was selected to complete The One after the sales process resulted in no bids to buy the project.

Century Group Proposing 4-Tower Redevelopment Of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

The redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall being proposed by Century Group would consist of four towers up to 24 storeys.

Starlight Buys Victoria Property Under Receivership For $23.5M After Bidding War

The 87-unit rental building at 4026 Quadra Street in Victoria was previously owned by Asfar Holdings Ltd. when it was placed under receivership in March.

Thind Facing Foreclosure On Burnaby Maywood Project Acquired This Year

The Madeira Manor site at 4330 Maywood Street (6677 Silver Avenue) in Burnaby was acquired by Thind Properties from Kirpal Group.

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Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

The Emerald Place project by Polygon Homes is set for 2300 Madison Avenue in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Burnaby.

Holborn Properties has drawn an intense amount of scrutiny over the dilapidated state of 500 Dunsmuir Street, a heritage building.

​The Metro Vancouver Regional District has reached an agreement with the federal government for funding via the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

The Civic District Master Plan was approved alongside a series of amendments to the Broadway Plan on December 12.

​Insolvencies have been both a predominant and underlying theme across the real estate industry this year.

​The site of the City of Vancouver's proposed towers is 1402-1460 Burrard Street, 900 Pacific Street, and 1401-1461 Hornby Street near the Burrard Street Bridge.

​The policy recommendations come a year after the City of Calgary initiated a study of short-term rentals.

​Lonsdale Square is 113-unit rental building located at 126 E 21st Street in North Vancouver that Minto Apartments developed with Darwin Construction.

​Tridel was selected to complete The One after the sales process resulted in no bids to buy the project.

​The redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall being proposed by Century Group would consist of four towers up to 24 storeys.

​The 87-unit rental building at 4026 Quadra Street in Victoria was previously owned by Asfar Holdings Ltd. when it was placed under receivership in March.

​The Madeira Manor site at 4330 Maywood Street (6677 Silver Avenue) in Burnaby was acquired by Thind Properties from Kirpal Group.

2024 © STOREYS Publishing Inc. | All Rights Reserved

The Metro Vancouver Regional District has reached an agreement with the federal government for funding via the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Insolvencies have been both a predominant and underlying theme across the real estate industry this year.

The site of the City of Vancouver's proposed towers is 1402-1460 Burrard Street, 900 Pacific Street, and 1401-1461 Hornby Street near the Burrard Street Bridge.

The policy recommendations come a year after the City of Calgary initiated a study of short-term rentals.

Lonsdale Square is 113-unit rental building located at 126 E 21st Street in North Vancouver that Minto Apartments developed with Darwin Construction.

Tridel was selected to complete The One after the sales process resulted in no bids to buy the project.

The redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall being proposed by Century Group would consist of four towers up to 24 storeys.

The 87-unit rental building at 4026 Quadra Street in Victoria was previously owned by Asfar Holdings Ltd. when it was placed under receivership in March.

The Madeira Manor site at 4330 Maywood Street (6677 Silver Avenue) in Burnaby was acquired by Thind Properties from Kirpal Group.