Communications

Project success stories

North American society is at a stage when we are being challenged to blur the edges of urban jungle and rural landscape. Farmlands are disappearing while cities continue to expand. ...
Through a referendum in 2008, just 53% of voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) voted in favour of studies being undertaken to understand the local water supply. ...
The 2012 Land Awards Gala will be held on October 26th, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. ...
A growing body of research is showing that land use practices which promote climate protection and environmental sustainability also enable healthy living ...
Every year, thousands of people are drawn to BC’s Lower Mainland by its beauty, opportunity, and lifestyle. ...
Keeping It Living is guided by the phrase “return of abundance,” which comes from the name “Comox” (“K’ómoks”), means “land of plenty or abundance." ...
Innovation is the name of the game for the University of British Columbia (UBC) and its researchers. ...
Nowadays, we often hear predictions about the effects of our choices on the environment. ...
With populations on the rise and aging infrastructure struggling to meet the demands placed on it, sustainable design has become a necessary part of community and regional planning. ...
From sparkling sea and dense forests to rugged mountains and picture-perfect farmland, the Lower Mainland encompasses a number of different ecosystems. ...
We live in a fast-paced society and often new innovations and ways of living are targeted to a younger generation. ...
The Fraser Valley contains many beautiful and ecologically sensitive areas. ...
Northern BC is a vast area, rich in natural resources, beauty, and culture. ...
Canada is world-renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. However, our ecological blunders have caused ongoing environmental impacts. ...
With the current real estate market, mortgage brokers are more in-demand than ever. ...
In Metro Vancouver, many communities are bound by busy streets because of the overwhelming number of cars on the road. ...
With food production and distribution being affected by climate change, population growth, and rising oil prices (among other factors), there has never been a better time to investigate sustainable ...
In recent years, the Land Trust Alliance of BC (LTABC) has been building an arsenal of compelling research to fortify the case for forest conservation offsets in BC. ...
With some of the most expensive real estate in the country it may be no surprise that Vancouverites know the value of a good piece of housing real estate.  But what about farmland? ...
On June 11, 2010, Stephen Mullock, Real Estate Foundation governor, attended the opening of the City of Abbotsford’s Harmony Flex Housing project. ...
High real estate prices in the Greater Victoria area are making it difficult for middle-income families to become homeowners. ...
The Columbia Valley’s diverse nature, rural lifestyle, and pristine lakes make the region a popular destination place for summer vacationers and second home owners. ...
In mid-July 2010, UBC Farm’s program coordinator, Mark Bomford, gave a group of Real Estate Foundation staff a tour to show off some of the innovative projects undertaken by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. ...
Local governments in British Columbia have a long history of working to reduce their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. ...
Between 2001 and 2006 the population of the Similkameen Valley increased by 5.7%, an unprecedented amount of growth for the region. ...
In 2004, five land use-related associations--Planning Institute of BC, BC Association-Appraisal Institute of Canada, BC Institute of Agrologists, BC Society of Landscape Architects, Planning Institute of BC, and Real Estate Institute of BC--combined their annual conferences to host the first BC Land Summit in Vancouver. ...
Steveston Village, located in the southwest corner of Richmond, was first founded as a fishing village in 1880s and by the turn of the century it was the center of economic activity in the region. ...
Convening for Action on Vancouver Island (CAVI) brings together different departments and disciplines involved in land use planning and development to collaborate on best practices for accommodating regional growth while protecting vital ecological systems. ...
With issues of climate change becoming increasingly urgent, in 2006 the Center for Urban Innovation launched Gaining Ground, a conference that focuses on urban sustainability. ...
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is one of British Columbia’s largest regional districts in terms of geography, with an area of 80,000 km2. With a population of 65,000 human residents, the regional district is also home to critical fish habitats, spawning areas, and salmon runs. ...
For many homeowners, sustainability is an overwhelming and confusing topic. While important decisions are made in the home every day, evaluating the impact that each choice has on our communities, our health, and the environment can be both time consuming and complicated. ...
The hundreds of marinas across BC should be pristine places where people can relax and enjoy their pastime, yet some of these boatyards have devastating effects on BC’s environment. ...
As resource consumption has become an increasing concern over the past decade, there has been ample research dedicated to “green” residential development. ...
As the environment increasingly becomes a social concern, Green Bricks is empowering Grade 10 students across the province to integrate the principles of sustainability into their lives. ...
The Real Estate Foundation Governors and staff are pleased to launch our new logo and our new website, which features an online application form.  ...