From coach houses to building heights, the District of Squamish is updating its 16-year-old zoning bylaw.
Since January 2010, officials have been combing through the existing bylaw to bring it up to date with current standards. Now down to the final stages, the district wants to hear from the public regarding the current draft.
“This ...
October, 2011 Real Estate Stats - SquamishHome listings continue to rise in the Greater Vancouver
housing market
VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 4, 2011
months has helped move the Greater Vancouver housing market into the upper end of a buyers’ market.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sa ...
THE PHASING FOR SQUAMISH OCEANFRONT HAS BEEN DETERMINED WITH ONE FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE: DEVELOPMENT MUST COMMENCE AT THE OCEAN IN ORDER TO CREATE AND DRIVE THE VALUE, BRAND AND MOMENTUM FOR THE PROJECT AND ACCELERATE DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY GOALS. THERE ARE SIX IMPORTANT PHASING POINTS DURING THIS PERIOD.
Phase 1
The first phase of Oceanfront Park open ...
The SODC is applying for Comprehensive Development Zoning. This is consistent with the overall SODC plan and includes residential, commercial, recreational, educational and park use.
The next step in the process is the public information session on September 22, 7pm in the Garibaldi Room at the Howe Sound Inn. This will be followed by 1st and 2nd reading and adoption by Squamish Council.
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July Canadian Real GDP - September 30, 2011
The Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in July, quieting (at least for now) talk of a double dip recession. July's gain followed a similar rate of expansion in June and signals that the economy was growing at a roughly 2 per cent annual pace over the summer months. July's economic growth was lead by a strong rebound in the manufacturing sector. Howe ...
