Released in June, the formal rollout of Beyond the Guidebook 2010: Implementing a New Culture for Urban Watershed Protection and Restoration in British Columbia will commence at the annual convention of BC elected representatives on September 27^th in Whistler.

In October, the rollout of Beyond the Guidebook 2010 will continue with feature presentations at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo, the BC Hydro Power Smart Forum in Metro Vancouver, and the Okanagan From Rain to Resource Workshop in Kelowna.

“A decade ago, we realized that changing the way we develop land depends on establishing higher expectations and challenging practitioners to embrace shared responsibility,” states Glen Brown, Executive Director with the Ministry of Community & Rural Development.

“Beyond the Guidebook 2010 is the ‘telling of the stories’ of how local governments have responded to the challenge; and how a water-centric approach to green infrastructure and community development is taking root in BC.”

To learn more visit UBCM Annual Convention provides platform for rollout of “Beyond the Guidebook 2010″.

Today, there are many products available in the Comox Valley, Campbell River, as well as the rest of  Vancouver Island that did not exist 30 years ago, in regards to the construction industry.  Icynene Spray Foam Insulation is an example of a product that has only been available in the US since 1986 for home construction. Icynene Spray Foam, serves as insulation as well as an air and vapour barrier.

One Vancouver Island home recently Blower Door Tested for Hargrave Construction, will be a Power Smart Gold and an extremely energy efficient Vancouver Island home, coming in with the tightest construction Elemental Energy Advisors has seen, at 1.17 Air Change Rates per Hour (ACH). Average new home construction on Vancouver Island comes in at 3.5- 5.5 ACH, which is also why a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) was incorporated into the construction.

If you would like to know how tight of a home you and your sub trades are producing on Vancouver Island, call Cristi at 250-830-8000or email any questions to cristi@elementalenergyadvisors.ca for your Blower Door Test and check the air tightness on your Vancouver Island home.

To test your Vancouver Island home visit Elemental Energy Advisors.

We visited The Residences at the Beach Club located in Parksville on Vancouver Island last week, and had a look at the luxurious Vancouver Island condominium suites which were being offered for sale; including two of the Penthouse suites. The majority of these Vancouver Island homes offer an ocean view and are beautifully finished. The Penthouse suites are spectacular, with unobstructed views of the ocean and oversized balconies perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The beach in Parksville is considered to be one of the best beaches on the West Coast and is only steps from The Residences at the Beach Club.

These luxury Vancouver Island ocean view condominiums provide natural lighting and are beautifully finished.  Some features included in this Vancouver Island real estate development are: engineered hardwood floors, granite counter tops, nine foot ceilings with oversized balconies and windows.

The ocean views from the Vancouver Island condominium development are stunning and you are just steps away from one of the best beaches on the West Coast. Pricing of these luxury Vancouver Island condominium suites, range from $309,900 to $999,900.

The Residences at the Beach Club is located at 194 Beachside Drive in Parksville on Vancouver Island and the suites are available for viewing from Wednesday through Monday, from 12pm to 5pm (closed on Tuesdays).

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

Located just 15 minutes south of Nanaimo, Yellowpoint Oceanfront Estates offers 2.5 acre oceanfront lots.  These Vancouver Island waterfront lots are next to the Boat Harbour Marina and a short drive to the Nanaimo Airport and the Duke Point Ferry terminal.

Yellowpoint Oceanfront Estates offers a private and natural setting and is perched on the Point with 270 degree views of the ocean and islands. It is the finest low bank oceanfront property on Vancouver Island.  Each lot is designed to take advantage of the great views across the Stuart Channel to Gabriola and Valdes Islands.

This Vancouver Island development is within an easy walk or drive to farmers markets, local artisan shops, golf courses, vineyards, parks and natural wilderness.

There are seven lots available ranging from $1.75 million to $2.75 million these lots are located next to the Boat Harbour Marina off Pylades Drive in Cedar, just 15 minutes south from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
To read more about this oceanfront project see Yellowpoint.

Qualicum Landing is the fastest selling development in Qualicum Beach. This Vancouver Island waterfront development is now 70% sold, with only five premier waterfront lots remaining.

The next selection day will be held on October 23^rd. A selection day is an effective way for buyers to choose the Vancouver Island home and location they want and to secure their priority position. This will allow a buyer to research the Qualicum Beach development, as well as tour the Vancouver Island premier waterfront community and make an informed decision. Pricing of these Vancouver Island homes start at $399,000.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

The tender for the construction of a new two storey, 24,000 square metre health care facility at 19 Wing Comox located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island was awarded to Island West Coast Developments.  The new Comox Valley facility will be located on DND property near the entrance to the base and will provide services for dental, mental health and trauma.

The estimated budget for this Vancouver Island project is approximately $12 million and the expected completion date is June 2012.

To learn more about the Comox Valley visit 1stView.ca.

The Buena Vista Estate is a luxurious Vancouver Island waterfront property featuring unobstructed views of Brentwood Bay and Salt Spring Island. The 4,000 sq ft oceanfront home is only a 25 minute drive from Victoria and just minutes from the Brentwood and Shawnigan Lake private schools.

This Vancouver Island real estate property is situated on a 2.83 acre lot in Mill Bay with 330 feet of private beach accessible by a custom staircase. The Buena Vista Estate has incorporated natural materials such as hardwood, rock, glass and granite into the waterfront home and has been built using a modernist, open design. The spectacular waterfront estate has floor to ceiling glass windows and telescoping doors along the entire main level featuring 180 degrees of ocean and mountain views.

This Vancouver Island home located just north of Victoria is offered for sale at $1,950,000 and is ready for occupancy.

Related Resources & Reading

•  New Residential Real Estate on Vancouver Island

•  Learn about Vancouver Island Real Estate

•  Vancouver Island Homes

•  Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

A development permit application for Ridgeview, a Vancouver Island real estate project, consisting of 35 multi-family homes located on Muir Road in the Comox Valley, has been approved. There has been an extension granted by Courtenay Council for Phase I of the Vancouver Island project that will include eight town house units, with basements.

Civil work and site preparation are underway in Courtenay. Construction of the Vancouver Island town house development is expected to begin in the next month or two.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

Steam Engine Estates, located in historic Cumberland on Vancouver Island, is gaining considerable interest in their residential project of patio homes and town homes.  This Comox Valley project has recently sold eight units and the Fall is looking even busier.

Steam Engine Estates is a Vancouver Island real estate project situated in a tranquil setting with a view of the Comox Valley mountains. These spacious, quality built Vancouver Island patio homes and town homes are beautifully finished with plenty of natural lighting.

Pricing for these quality built Vancouver Island homes are now starting at $224,900.

Excerpted from 1stView.ca.

Construction of the new 18,000 sq ft Canex building located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island is expected to be completed by November.

This new mall located in the Comox Valley, is being built in front of the existing mall which is more than 20 years old. The old Canex building will be demolished when the new building is complete. The estimated budget for this Vancouver Island project is $4.3 million.

To learn more about the Comox Valley visit 1stView.ca.