In an introductory overview of the purpose of the OCP meeting tonight at the Council Special Committee of the Whole, a PowerPoint slide read, ”It is a general statement of Council’s objectives and policies to guide land use, servicing and the form and character of future development”. I underlined the words guide and servicing above, because my concern … 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
Balanced Market (…didn’t you hear that we’re in one?) There is a cycle that serious buyers and sellers need to consider with their own timing if they are going to be in the market seriously. I use the word “seriously” because far too many people are just wasting the time of willing REALTORS® that take … 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
[extraspace][/extraspace] Inlet Centre Profile The Inlet Centre neighbourhood is the youngest area of Port Moody, located at the head of Burrard Inlet. It serves as a focal point in helping to link the north and south shores of the community. Port Moody’s City Hall, Public Library, Inlet Theatre, Recreation Complex, and Eagle Ridge Hospital, are … Read more