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The first is the section at the foot of Hornby St, between Burrard Bridge and Granville Bridge, built around the Sea Wall / marina and enjoying views across to Granville Island. Several good restaurants here, plus regular ferry service across to Granville Island for the Public Market and much more.
The second is Concord Pacific's Beach Crescent, all residential and built around its centre piece, George Wainborn Park.
The third is at the foot of Drake and Davie St adjacent to Yaletown, Concord Pacific's Marinaside Community. Concord's mandate from the city was to develop a balanced community not just more condominiums. Features include the Roundhouse community centre, David Lam Park, school, daycare, social housing and an extensive selection of retail outlets including Urban Fare supermarket.
The fourth section from Cambie to Main is starting to take shape as gentrifying influences converge - Yaletown on one side extending alongside Cooper’s Park under Cambie bridge, Tinseltown to the North and the future Olympic Village across the water.
Running west to east from Burrard Bridge there are four main sections along the north bank of False Creek. The first is between Burrard St Bridge and Granville St Bridge and was the first to be developed in the early 90's. Most are high-end high-rise condominium complexes offering suites with attractive views across to Granville Island and larger rooms that in some of the more recent projects. Suites on the south side lower levels (below the 6th floor) can be especially popular here as the views are still unobstructed and they can be quieter than some suites on the higher floors, being below the level of the bridge traffic.
The second section, between Granville St Bridge and David Lam Park is Concord Pacific's Beach Crescent Community. This is exclusively residential. The closer you get to the water, the smaller and more exclusive the buildings, the higher the finishing and the larger the suites.
The third section is between David Lam Park and Cambie Street Bridge. This is Concord's Marinaside Community comprising over 20 buildings and offering the complete range of sizes and floorplans - from 550 square foot one bedroom suites to million dollar penthouses and water front townhomes.
The fourth section, between Cambie Bridge and Science World is still taking shape with the Cooper’s Point area completed in 2008 and the final section east of the Plaza of Nations yet to be developed. Finally, at the very eastern end of the Creek, between Quebec St and Main St is Citygate. With an east side address expect more for your money here. What it lacks in amenities it makes up for in view. Being positioned at the very end of the Creek affords wonderful westerly vistas down the length of the Creek and towards English Bay.
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Watch for listings in these buildings. They may not reach the market as frequently as some but are well worth waiting for:
Yacht Harbour Point. 1600 Hornby St. 55 large luxury waterfront condominiums in prime
position. Excellent outdoor space with many suites. House size rooms.
The Concord. Foot of Drake St. The crowning glory of Concord's Marinaside Community.
1500 - 4000 sq ft homes with water on 3 sides.
Kings Landing, Beach Crescent. A step up in finishing and location from
previous Concord offerings.
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Parks/Recreation
- The Sea Wall - running the length of the Creek and connecting to Stanley Park (15/20 minute walk).
- David Lam Park foot of Drake St, adjacent to the Sea Wall
- George Wainborn Park - foot of Richards St, adjacent to the Sea Wall (under construction).
Shopping
- Pacific Boulevard - stores, cafes, banks, services
- Davie St - supermarket
Duncan's Tips
Outside Links
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