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easy LIVING at #401 - 612 5th Avenue, New Westminster Welcome to the 5th Avenue, located in convenient uptown New Westminster! This lovely bright 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is within walking distance to transit, shops, restaurants and offers over 1,200 square feet of comfortable living space. Enjoy the use of 2 decks, 1 off the kitchen with south west views. Insuite laundry, lots of insuite storage, and 1 locker, 1 parking. New roof, elevators, great amenities! Hot water heat is included in the maintenance. Don’t miss this one! No rentals, no pets.
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Elements showcases sacred geometry design strategy
Langley condos provide sacred decor A lot of thought goes into the design of a home development, but one condo project in Langley has taken it to the next level. Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and significance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design. Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years. It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures. Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraffe Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world. This is most obvious in the lobbies of the three residential buildings at Elements, each
with their own theme: gold, silver and bronze. The gold lobby is symbolized by a circle with a curved star inside, a shape prominent in the floor tile and repeated in the wall pattern and even on the ceiling. Lareau says these circular shapes represent femininity, while the more linear silver lobby evokes the masculine side of the equation. This space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. The silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating. Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space. “It’s known to affect our well being,” she says, “and that’s what people are looking for right now.”
‘A more appealing sense of community’
Alexandra Gate hits regal note in Richmond by Kerry Vital
Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond. Built specifically to be a groundoriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property. “It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.” The 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. The city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fill the upper floors. Thus, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.
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It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson.
steel appliances. Sophisticated fauxwood grain cabinets are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and an undermount double-bowl sink perfect for all your food preparation needs. If you’re in need of a quiet oasis, the bathrooms at Alexandra Gate are the perfect place. Outfitted with a large soaker tub with a full-height ceramic tile shower surround and elegant inlaid trim, the bathrooms are made for a bubble bath with a good book. Stone-look laminate countertops and backsplash, together with a large mirror and light bar, are beautiful touches. The grand opening will take place on Jan. 21, but potential homeowners who have pre-registered will be given the chance to see the homes on Jan. 19 and 20, Lawson says. “It’s a good idea to register online,” he says. “You will get the original pricing and the best selection.” Pricing was especially important to Steveston Real Estate, Lawson says. With Richmond becoming one of the most expensive real estate markets,
young buyers aren’t always able to find something within their price range. This isn’t true at Alexandra Gate. “It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” Lawson says, adding that the units are definitely appealing to younger buyers. “They must be able to afford it,” he says. “We developed it with that in mind.” Homeowners at Alexandra Gate will be able to take advantage of a private
full-service gym, movie theatre with a big-screen TV, large daycare facility and a private common garden, among other amenities. The development is just one kilometre from Aberdeen Centre and its SkyTrain station, and close to several other Richmond shopping centres, recreation facilities and dining. Condo homes start at $188,800, and city homes start at $388,800. To preregister, visit www.cambieliving.com/ alexandragate or call 604-279-8866.
The entire feel of the development is extremely calm, since only half of the homes use the lobby and elevator. This means there will be less congestion at peak times. There is no shortage of amazing features inside either, including nine-foot ceilings in most homes. The kitchens are particularly spectacular, with granite countertops and stainless-
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Steveston Real Estate’s Alexandra Gate is opening soon in central Richmond, and features beautiful nine-foot ceilings, top, spacious kitchens, above, and living areas complemented by laminate flooring and plenty of natural light, left.
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Friday, January 13, 2012 NewsLeader A19
TransLink seeks 12.5 per cent fare hike Regulator wants justiÀcation, comment Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca
TransLink has applied to raise transit fares an average of 12.5 per cent in January 2013 and this time the planned increases are to hit all riders. If approved, cash fares would rise 25 to 50 cents to between $2.75 for one zone and $5.50 for three zones. A book of 10 pre-paid one-zone FareSaver tickets would rise $2.50 to $23.50, while a three-zone book would climb $5 to $47. Monthly passes would cost $91
for one zone (up $10); $124 for or two zones (up $14); or $170 for three zones (up $19.) Concession fares would also go up. The last across-the-board fare increase was in 2008, while a 2010 hike for monthly pass and FareSavers kept cash fares frozen. The increases would generate an extra $48 million in 2013 to help fund transit expansion plans passed last year with the approval of Metro Vancouver mayors. But TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly, TransLink’s independent regulator, has the power to veto the fare hike and is taking
a hard look at the justi¿cation and whether the transportation authority has done enough to increase ef¿ciency. “What we’re probing for is any evidence we can ¿nd that TransLink can actually manage with less revenue than is in its
plans currently – including the fare increase – and still deliver all the projects and services that are in its approved plans,” Crilly said. He could reduce the fare hike if he judges TransLink can make do with less or ¿nd more money elsewhere.
The commissioner is calling for the public to comment on the proposed increase by by emailing comments@translinkcommission. org by Feb. 15. TransLink says it hasn’t decided what measures or service cuts it would impose if the increase isn’t approved.
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Nicely updated top floor corner, 2 bdrm, 758 sf suite just steps to Douglas College, Sktrain, NW Quay & new downtown shopping complex w/stores & 10 cinemas opening soon. This bright & spacious suite has been recently updated with laminate & slate floors, updated kitchen & bath, large covered balcony, newer applcs, light fixtures, paint & wndw coverings. Pets & rentals ok. Complex has new roof, boiler & HW tanks.
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Beautifully decorated 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1157 sq ft Garden Suite w/ gorgeous River view in Fraserview close to parks, shopping, recreation and transit. This updated suite features laminate floors, energy efficient gas fireplace with designer mantel, in-floor heating throughout, insuite laundry, custom window coverings, oak kitchen w/ ceramic tile floors, large closets, open plan, large room sizes, new carpets and 4 piece ensuite in master bdrm. Building is well maintained and managed, rainscreened, 3 year old roof and refurbished hallways. Adult orientated 19+, pets allowed and no rentals.
Beautiful 18th floor, 15 year old, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1133 sf corner suite with awesome river, mountain & city views featuring bright open floor plan, gas f/p, insuite laundry, builtin microwave, new blinds, large rooms sizes, 2 balconies, spacious laundry/storage room. Super Uptown location just steps to transit, shopping, restaurants, recreation, entertainment & more.
Gorgeous mtn, river & city views from this bright & spacious NE facing, 1199 sf, 2 bdrm (or 1 + den) luxury suite in the “Savoy Carelton” just steps to parks, Skytrain, shopping & schools. Suite features 9’ ceilings, newer tile in entrance, hall & kitchen, steam shower, newer window coverings, extra cabinets, 3 parking stalls, big closets, large covered balcony. The building is well maintained and managed and has great rec facilities (indoor pool, swirlpool, sauna, & exercise room, club house/games room, home theatre, extensive garden & more.
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Beautifully maintained & updated, 1 bdrm garden suite on quiet cooler side of building facing greenbelt in the well maintained & managed “Doncaster” in Uptown New Westminster just steps to parks, schools, shopping, transit & Uptown amenities. This lovely suite has newer laminate floors, new paint & light fixtures, updates to kitchen & bath, large rooms sizes, insuite storage, master bdrm w/walk in closet. Low maintenance fees include heat & hot water. Cats ok. No rental allowed.
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Come view this 12 yr young rainscreened building in Central New West & you will not be disappointed! This ground floor, corner unit features a private garden patio, 2 bed/2 bath, large kitchen, recent laminate flooring & gas fireplace. Just steps to transit, skytrain, shops & restaurants. This unit comes with extra storage & bonus 2 parking stalls! Call today