Tri-cities 2011 Census Context My interest in the 2011 Canada Census is based on there often being context for my clients in the hyper-local Tri-cities real estate market in which I practice my profession. The Census is a statistical snapshot in time that allows me some personal abstractions (and liberties) for comparison. It was no … Read more
Port Moody successfully achieves “Small-Town” feel At the latest DRAFT Official Community Plan Town Hall Meeting on November 27, 2013, I heard Jillian Hull, an active Port Moody volunteer, property owner and friend, talking about the concerns of losing “small town” character, say she wants to, “…shift the argument”. Without any evidence to these claims of concern, … Read more
For What It’s Worth… Very shortly you will receive your property tax assessment in the mail; Happy New Year 😉 BC Assessment determines ownership and tax liability, classifying and valuating each property in British Columbia as of the preceding July 1st. It is necessary for these estimated values to be on the same date … Read more
Port Moody Realtor Concerned about Widening Gap… Geographically, west Port Moody represents about one third of the 26 sq.km total area of Port Moody. The Glenayre Community Centre, which is now well over 40 years old, and the Westhill Centre, built in 1974, are the only municipal facilities providing services in the west of Port … Read more
Port Moody, BC: Realtor, John Grasty has teamed up with theV3H.com to bring a set of comprehensive guides to the neighbourhoods of Port Moody. It’s always been the goal of Jon Strocel and the team behind theV3H.com to create online resources that help us feel more connected as a community. When residents or potential residents … Read more
[extraspace][/extraspace] IOCO PROFILE Once a thriving town in its glory days, Ioco town site is now nearly a ghost town. The Ioco town site is a heritage conservation area and local historians and former residents continue to ensure that the few remaining historical buildings including the Ioco community hall, school and Groceteria are preserved. In … Read more
[extraspace][/extraspace] Coronation Park Profile Coronation Park is a residential community yet one of the draws to this neighbourhood is that you have walking access to so much, from the shopping, schools, hospital, theatre, library, park and recreation centre of the neighbouring Inlet Centre. It is also amongst the most affordable housing in the Tri-Cities, and … Read more
[extraspace][/extraspace] Pleasantside and April Road Profile Located in suburban Port Moody on the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet, the residential neighbourhoods of April Road and Pleasantside are very desirable areas with great south facing water and mountain views, and beautiful green country scapes that lure people to the community. The beach side setting of … Read more
[extraspace][/extraspace] College Park, Glenayre, Harbour Heights and Seaview Profile The neighbourhoods of College Park, Harbour Heights, Glenayre and Seaview are on the south shore of Port Moody. Situated along the forested hillside east slope of Burnaby Mountain, this neighbourhood is predominantly residential with some commercial development on Clarke Road. Most of the homes were built … Read more
[extraspace][/extraspace] Moody Centre Profile Encompassing the south shore of Burrard Inlet, Moody Centre is a neighbourhood where old meets new. Many heritage buildings can be found in this area, as it was the centre of Port Moody back in the day. Port Moody encourages the preservation of heritage character homes, so commercial re-use of existing … Read more