This is the fist of many building to come... 6 story low rise apartment buildings.  We are running out of land and the municipalities know this and need more money.  I think this is a great idea, make the areas bigger in population so that cars can be reduced and people are self sufficient in their own communities.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, broke ground today on the Remy, a 188-unit housing development for low-income seniors, singles and families, including market apartments and a daycare.

“The Province of British Columbia is investing $2,375,000 in the capital costs for the Remy site under the Seniors’ Rental Housing (SRH) initiative to give low-income seniors the opportunity to live in this community they love,” said Premier Gordon Campbell. “These buildings are also the first six-storey wood frame residential buildings to be built in B.C. and are an important part of the Province’s continuous commitment to provide affordable housing solutions for British Columbians most in need.”

For more information on this blurb, click this link http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010PREM0128-000724.htm to find out more.

Regards,

Andrew Szalontai

Langley, White Rock and Surrey Real Estate