New Developments in Mount Pleasant
When considering a Real Estate purchase, the quality of neighborhood planning, future development plans and local zoning will have a significant effect on a neighborhood's desirability. Re-sale values and even future property taxes are likely to be affected by any significant neighborhood changes. Knowledge of new developments in the immediate area can help you assess what effect if any there will be on property values, taxes, and traffic flows. Whether these developments are positive or negative can be valuable information when weighing different housing options. For more information on this neighborhood, contact your Neighborhood Realtor.
Neighbourhood News
Kingsway sex shop rubs residents the wrong way
A recently opened sex shop at 701 Kingsway is sparking objections from residents who've spent years trying to improve their neighbourhood.(read more)
Science World gets $35-million makeover
Science World has begun a $35-million renovation to showcase B.C. technology and innovation, making the space-age geodesic dome the third False Creek landmark to undergo a facelift in either name or design this summer. (read more)
Council shrinks size of social housing building
City council has scaled down a proposed 11-storey tower at East Broadway and Fraser to eight storeys by chopping off the market rental housing component of the predominantly social housing building. (read more)
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