Wesgroup Properties
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As we look back on this past year, 2020 has been full of uncertainty and challenges with many hurdles throughout the course of this unprecedented year. We are proud of our teams at Wesgroup for their dedication and resilience, adapting to the changes while staying true to our core values. Thank you to everyone for their hard work and hope you have a safe and Happy Holidays.

Happy Holidays from our River District Sales Team! Our Presentation Centres will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 21st and re-opening on Saturday, January 2nd. Private appointments will be available. For inquiries, please contact our team: Paradigm: [email protected] or 604.438.8862 MODE: [email protected] or 604.879.8830 Quartet: [email protected] or 604.353.5660 ... Avalon 3: [email protected] or 604.879.8830 See more

A big shoutout to our dedicated Customer Care team. Just a THANK YOU note for the entire Wesgroup team for Xmas and especially to the Customer Care team. We lived in Fraser Flats and decided to purchase a unit @ Avalon 3 because our trust was there with Wesgroup. I can’t thank you enough for all the hard work, commitment, dedication and true heart you put in your work to always think of your customers first. They always ensure that everything is fully operational, following up with impeccable professionalism. It’s been a true diamond to see that Wesgroup has such strong ethics and core values." - Happy Wesgroup Homeowner

Own with 5% deposit | Avalon 3 features luxurious two and three-bedroom homes in a 25-storey tower and 6-storey midrise, along with a collection of townhomes and live-work homes - enough space to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy all the amenities including a spacious courtyard with over 20,000 sf of ample green space, lush landscaping and plenty of seating to relax with your family. For more information or to book a private appointment, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or 604.879.8830. Avalon3byWesgroup.ca

As a proud supporter of the creative community, Wesgroup is pleased to announce Wang Qingsong as the recipient of the inaugural Capture Printing Prize. The Capture Printing Prize is awarded annually to an artist participating in Capture’s Selected Exhibition program. The $10,000 prize funding will go towards the production of the artist’s work. Wang's work has been collected by over 60 public art museums around the world, including the New York International Photography Center, MoMA, Getty Museum of Modern Art to name a few. Photo: Chinese Contemporary Photography : The White Villa Collection

The holidays are just around the corner and this year has been an especially challenging time for individuals and families. As an organization that is committed to giving back to the community, Wesgroup has supported the Christmas Hamper Program helping over 130 families since 2009 and with the help of a few members from our team, we will be delivering special holiday gifts to 16 families this year. Services for the Salvation Army have increased substantially in 2020 and to support families across BC, Wesgroup will be also be making a contribution to the Salvation Army this holiday season. For more information on how you can help this holiday season, visit SalvationArmy.ca. #WesgroupCares

At Dunbar at 39th, the choice is yours. Take this opportunity to personalize your flex room to fit your needs and make this extra space work for you. A cozy home office, a tidy mud room, or a place for your favourite bottle - a thoughtful design detail created just for you. To learn more, or to book a virtual or private appointment with our Sales Team, contact us at [email protected]. www.DunbarAt39th.ca

The Golden Hour | Behind the scenes helicopter shoot from Brewery District last month.

Beautiful views of the Fraser River from Avalon 3 in River District. We've made great progress the past few months with windows installed to the 20th floor, interior framing completed to level 12 and you'll see our team pouring the 27th floor (elevator machine room) this week.

MOVE-IN READY. Beautifully designed amenity space at Avalon 2 includes a SkyLounge and SkyBar, with kitchen and dining space, and patio-level Garden Lounge, with a kids play area, family seating and more. For more information or to book a private tour, contact our Sales Manager, Sophia Chen at [email protected] or 604.353.5660. www.Avalon2byWesgroup.ca

Own with 5% deposit | The podium rooftop patio at Avalon 3 offers a generous space for entertaining or relaxing. The entertainment lounge features a kitchen that opens to an expansive outdoor terrace, with a pool, hot tub, BBQ and agricultural plots for the urban gardener. For more information, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or 604.879.8830.

Lest We Forget. View virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony - bit.ly/3jQHp6x.

As a Human Resources Generalist, Tim is responsible for all things human resources from recruiting, coaching, supporting managers to developing new HR initiatives. Over the past several months, he's helped our company adapt to the changes and has successfully continued to foster employee relations remotely. "The best part of my job is being able to further cultivate and support Wesgroup's culture. From day one, Wesgroup's culture has surpassed my expectations. The people here are amazing."

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and restful weekend with your loved ones.

These contemporary murals created by local artist, Andrew Tavukciyan (@tavukciyan) adds vibrancy to Level P1 at The Columbia in Brewery District. We had the opportunity to interview Andrew to learn more about his artistic style and his inspiration for the murals. Read more on the blog - http://bit.ly/TheColumbiaMurals.

Take a tour of our Penthouse home at The Columbia. This spacious 1,315 sq.ft home with open living and dining areas has two private balconies overlooking the Fraser River to the Southeast and sprawling mountaintops to the North. For more information or to book a private tour, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] and 604.841.3334.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,643 in September 2020, a 56.2 per cent increase from the 2,333 sales recorded in September 2019, and a 19.6 per cent increase from the 3,047 homes sold in August 2020.

Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable Labour Day long weekend. Photo: @suzannerushton

Now Selling - 5% Deposit | Avalon 3 features luxurious one, two and three-bedroom homes in a 25-storey tower and 6-storey midrise, along with a collection of townhomes and live-work homes in River District. To learn more about Avalon 3 and our current limited time offer, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or 604.879.8830. MOVE-IN 2021. www.avalon3bywesgroup.ca

Earlier this year, we welcomed new homeowners to Avalon 1 & 2. These luxurious homes are bright, open, and modern making Amy Stewarts art the perfect addition to Avalon Park. Our lobbies are beautifully decorated with a few of her pieces and we had the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her background and artwork - read more on the blog. bit.ly/RDAmyStewart

The proposal calls for a 75-ft-tall, six-storey, mixed-use building at 3350 Marine Way. There will be 178 secured market rental homes, with a unit mix of 20 studios, 93 one-bedroom units, 38 two-bedroom units, and 15 three-bedroom units. As well, an additional 12 homes will be two-storey, three-bedroom, live-work units.

QUARTET OPEN HOUSE | Visit us this Saturday, October 3rd from 1:30-3:30pm to tour the Final three homes at Quartet. Located at 8533 River District Crossing, call or text our team at 604.353.5660 for access. We look forward to seeing you. QuartetByWesgroup.ca

Welcome to Quartet | Move-in ready penthouse homes bring sophistication and comfort with open floor plans and modern interiors. Experience elevated living with a private spiral staircase that leads to an expansive rooftop patio, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. For more information or to book a private tour, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or 604.353.5660. wesgroup.ca/quartet

Find tranquility in your garden escape. Paradigm’s 22-storey tower and mid-rise podium are arranged around a large open courtyard defined by an abundance of beautiful greenery. For more information on our limited time offer or to book a private appointment, contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or 604.438.8862.

Coming Soon | Wesgroups introduction to Vancouvers West Side, Dunbar at 39th is a collection of twenty-nine beautifully designed one, two and three-bedroom homes and townhomes set within the prestigious neighbourhood of Dunbar. Register today at DunbarAt39th.ca to receive more information.

Looking back to sunnier days and reflecting on the development of our River District community. What used to be industrial space is now a vibrant waterfront neighbourhood. This year, River District has grown immensely with new homeowners and commercial tenants and we look forward to seeing more progress unfold.

We are excited to welcome the Vancouver Mural Festival to our River District community this week. As Western Canadas largest public art festival, VMF dedicates itself to artistic and cultural development in Vancouver. The murals support local artists, connect communities, inspire creativity, and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. This year, VMF expands with over 60 new murals in 9 neighbourhoods from August 18 - September 7.

Zaira has over 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, and effortlessly manages and provides day-to-day administrative support to our President. She loves meeting new people (more so virtually now) and helping others. "Despite having just met most of my colleagues, I've continued to build great working relationships and friendships during this time. It makes Wesgroup an inspiring place to work - people love working here, are close to their colleagues, and are passionate about the industry."

As a Development Coordinator, Stefan supports the development team with permit applications, hiring consultants, and building design development while learning the skills of a Development Manager. Hes been with Wesgroup for over 7 years, and is most proud of having worked on Avalon 1 and 2, which welcomed 359 new homes to River District earlier this year. "After a varied experience in Accounting for over 4 years at Wesgroup, I decided to take a risk on changing my career path and was very fortunate to have my request accommodated. Since then, I havent looked back and have been well supported by the entire development team. This speaks volumes to the type of organization that Wesgroup is and the opportunities available here."

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports that 3,128 homes were sold in July 2020. According to the board, transactions exceeded historical levels. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver noted that last months sales were 9.4 percent above the 10-year July sales average. https://bit.ly/3kETFIP

Dunbar at 39th | Twenty-nine beautifully designed one, two and three-bedroom concrete homes and City Homes of up to 1,700 square feet. This four-storey boutique collection of homes pay homage to the neighbourhood context, while private rooftop patios provide a feeling of established serenity set atop a classic Vancouver community. Coming this fall. For more information, register your interest at www.DunbarAt39th.ca.

Thank you to the Vancouver Mural Festival and to all the amazing artists that painted the beautiful murals in River District Vancouver. Each artwork is unique and is a great addition to our vibrant and growing community! View all completed murals - https://bit.ly/RDMurals

River Districts Avalon 3 is making progress both inside and out. This week, youll see our teams pouring the 24th floor of the tower and continue window installation from the 7th floor up. Interior work has also started on the mid-rises and lower tower floors.

Our team at Wesgroup had the opportunity to tour the #RiverDistrict apiary and helped harvest the first batch of honey produced by our hard-working bees. For more information on how you can get your hands on our River District honey (while supplies last) visit - https://riverdistricthoney.eventbrite.ca.

Beautiful penthouse views from The Columbia. For more information on our last available penthouse home or to book a private tour, please contact our Sales Team at [email protected] and 604.841.3334.

Happy BC Day! Today, we celebrate our amazing province and we are thankful to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend with your loved ones. Photo: Garibaldi Provincial Park

Welcome to Paradigm | Floorplans at Paradigm are designed to maximize space, while timeless style is curated with West Coast tones and textures in mind. Our Presentation Centre is open for private appointments Thursdays to Mondays from 11am-4pm and our team is always available to answer any questions or provide a virtual tour. Ask us about our limited time offer. To book your private appointment, contact us at [email protected] or 604.438.8862.

Allison, one of our senior interior designers, brings over 10 years of experience and a thoughtful approach when it comes to designing the interior spaces of our multi-residential projects. "I love working together in-house with the rest of our departments as a team. I really enjoy the collaborative approach we take on as a company and knowing that our biggest achievements have come from all of us working together with aligned goals and values." Most recently, Allison put together an incredible space at Quartet in River District. Some of the unique features include an indoor bocce court, a chefs kitchen, study rooms, and an expansive outdoor space.

Welcome to MODE | Walk through a home as welcoming and well-planned as the neighbourhood itself. Open plans and functional kitchens create space for everyone. Our Presentation Centre is open for private appointments Fridays to Sundays from 11am-4pm and our team is always available to answer any questions or provide a virtual tour. Ask us about our limited time offer, ending July 31st. To book your private appointment, contact us at [email protected] or 604.879.8830. riverdistrict.ca/mode

We are proud to announce Wesgroup received the BOMA Canada BEST Certification for 8 of our buildings. The BOMA Best Building Certification recognizes excellence in energy and sustainability performance in commercial real estate. 1128 Hornby St, Vancouver - Silver 1669 East Broadway, Vancouver - Silver 520 West 6th Ave, Vancouver - Silver... 590 West 8th Ave, Vancouver - Silver 132 West Esplanade, North Vancouver - Silver 287 Nelsons Court, New Westminster - Gold 8411 200th St, Langley - Silver 8506 200th St, Langley Silver Visit our website for more information - wesgroup.ca/commercial-real-estate.

MOVE-IN READY | Welcome to Suite 507 at Avalon 2. This brand-new 3-bed and 2-bath + flex home includes luxurious design features that create a cohesive and elegant living environment. To book your private appointment, contact our Sales Manager, Sophia Chen at [email protected] or 604.353.5660. Visit www.Avalon2ByWesgroup.ca for more information.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a 65% increase in home sales in June over the previous month. Colette Gerber, Chair of REBGV says, "home buyers have become more comfortable with physical distancing and other safety protocols related to home buying experience." bit.ly/2Zo7HpC

We are pleased to announce construction has begun at our 11350 Bridgeview industrial site in Surrey. This 3.5-acre industrial development site offers 55,000 sf warehouse, office and showroom potential. The site is located adjacent to the South Fraser Perimeter Road connecting Deltaport, Highway 99, Highway 91, Highway 1 and Highway 15. Completion date: June 2021. For more information, visit our website - bit.ly/11350bridgeview.

Featured in the The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia e-News, our Property Manager and member of REIBC, Viera Janickova shares her background and experience in the real estate industry - view link to read more.

Last month, we started a fundraising initiative to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and we are thrilled to announce we have surpassed our fundraising goal. With Wesgroups contribution match of $10,000, we will be donating a total of $21,420 to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Thank you to all of our partners, suppliers, and employees who have supported this initiative. We are proud to work with such a compassionate group of people.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day with your family and friends.

Thank you to Deep Cove Brewers + Distillers for dropping off hand sanitizers to our construction site last Friday. As a token of appreciation for our 400L purchase, they also dropped off their famous craft beers for our site staff to take home for the weekend.

As we welcome new homeowners to #Quartet this month, residents will be greeted by three beautiful murals throughout our building. Created by local artist Sarah Delaney, the abstract murals draw inspiration from the West Coast. Read more on the blog - bit.ly/quartetmural.

Summer is officially here and our honeybees at the River District Vancouver apiary have been hard at work. Our first ever batch of River District honey has been extracted. Stay tuned on how you can get your hands on a jar!

Celebrating all the amazing fathers today, thank you for all you do!

We are thrilled to welcome new homeowners to Quartet this month. Congratulations to realtors, Susan and Glenn Ninow, welcome to our River District community. Though we have made changes to our completion process, we are proud to see happy homeowners receive keys to their new home. Our Customer Care office is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

MOVE-IN READY | Welcome to Suite 1503, the last available Signature Collection home in Avalon 2. This 2-bed, 2-bath + flex sub-penthouse includes luxurious design features with integrated appliances, quartz countertops with a waterfall edge and a quartz slab backsplash for an added designer touch. To book your private appointment, contact our Sales Manager, Sophia Chen at [email protected] or 604.353.5660. Visit www.Avalon2ByWesgroup.ca for more information.

We are pleased to announce Wesgroup is a proud recipient of three BOMA TOBY Awards. The TOBY is a prestigious recognition that building operators can achieve in commercial real estate which honours outstanding commercial office buildings and excellence in building management. Thank you to the BOMA BC team for hosting an interactive online celebration this year and a special thanks to TurnLeaf Consulting Inc for assisting with the application process. TOBY: Corporate Facility - 287 Nelsons Court - Translink Building TOBY: Medical Office Building - 1128 Hornby Street - Three Bridges Community Health Centre TOBY: Outstanding Building of the Year under 100,000 sf - 1669 East Broadway

We are happy to announce construction is nearly complete on our Mt.Lehman industrial project in Abbotsford, scheduled to complete Fall 2020. With Building 2 fully leased, limited opportunities remain from 10,000 40,000sf in Building 1, which offers efficient industrial bays with direct exposure to the high traffic Mt.Lehman Road for showroom/office potential. For more information, visit - bit.ly/3311MtLehman.

Our team is growing. We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Manager who is responsible for the delivery of Wesgroups Occupational Health and Safety Program, the creation and implementation of safety policies, and return to work programs. The first of its kind, this is a unique opportunity to manage the OHS Program and have impact strategically on our safety culture. To apply, view link - bit.ly/OHSmanager.

#TogetherWeStand

#SupportLocal has been an initiative we have been passionate about over the past few months. As local businesses have been affected immensely, we wanted to show support for our retailers and appreciation for the frontline workers in our community at #BreweryDistrict. With our combined efforts, we provided 800 meals from Browns Socialhouse Brewery District, Steves Poke Bar, Take Five Cafe and Freshii to the Royal Columbian Hospital. #FeedTheFrontline

Amidst working from home, creating an effective workspace contributes to our focus and productivity level throughout the day. Our Senior Interior Designer, Sarita, shares budget-friendly ways to optimize your work from home space into one thats both inspirational and ergonomic. Read more on the blog - wesgroup.ca/news/work-from-home-space/

Mike oversees the day to day operations of the site, ensuring staff and trades are on schedule and on budget. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Mike is one of Wesgroups longest serving team members and has seen first-hand the company evolve over the years. What keeps Mike working at Wesgroup? "Ive enjoyed watching Wesgroup grow and Im proud to be part of that growth. I also really enjoy the people I work with as all the Project Managers and site personnel are good people, which make us a good team. We rely on each other to solve problems, implement solutions and complete tasks each day."