Patrick Penner

1 week ago | thespec.com | Patrick Penner

The cost of putting permanent traffic calming features on Moray Street has bumped up 42 percent from the original estimate. Despite some opposition from residents, Port Moody council unanimously endorsed an updated design on May 20 and approved an additional $353,000 in funding due to rising construction costs, and new features, including a multi-use path on west side of the street. Initially estimated at $720,000 in 2022, the project’s cost has increased to $1.25 million.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Patrick Penner

Wesgroup approached Port Moody council on Tuesday with a multi-pronged proposal to keep its long-planned Coronation Park development on track – including significant density increases, alternative financial securities, and support tied to a federal financing program. Spanning 15 acres, the development was set to include six residential towers between 26 and 31 storeys and 100,000 square feet of commercial space following council approval in 2023.

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Patrick Penner

Wesgroup approached Port Moody council on Tuesday with a multi-pronged proposal to keep its long-planned Coronation Park development on track – including significant density increases, alternative financial securities, and support tied to a federal financing program. Spanning 15 acres, the development was set to include six residential towers between 26 and 31 storeys and 100,000 square feet of commercial space following council approval in 2023.

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Patrick Penner

Port Coquitlam is scaling back its adaptable housing requirements in new multi-family buildings. Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to amend its building and plumbing bylaw, reducing the city’s adaptable requirements from 30 percent to 20 percent in developments with 10 or more units. The change, which impacts all applications submitted after March 10, was intended to make Port Coquitlam more competitive for developers and to better align with new provincial requirements.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Patrick Penner

Port Coquitlam is scaling back its adaptable housing requirements in new multi-family buildings. Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to amend its building and plumbing bylaw, reducing the city’s adaptable requirements from 30 percent to 20 percent in developments with 10 or more units. The change, which impacts all applications submitted after March 10, was intended to make Port Coquitlam more competitive for developers and to better align with new provincial requirements.