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THESE days, develop- (4
ers are not only offer-

ing furniture packages

and cash incentives to
encourage prospective
home buyers but

they’se helping them

get connected too.

Ac The Metropolitan,
currently under construction
in the booming aeighbor-
hood of Lower Lonsdale,
purchasers are being treated
to a computer package

It’s just one of the tea
tures available with cach of
the 83 suites at The Mer.

The suites range from
one bedroom, one bedroom
plus a computer room, and
two bedrooms, to three-
bedroont city homes and
penthatise suites,

And because The
Metropolitan is still in) the
early stages of construction,

vers can also choose trom
an assortment of styles, col-
ors, options and upgrades.
like staisaless steel appliances,
granite countertops and
crown mouldings.

But perhaps ever: more
imporrant to buyers of
apartment homes these days,
especially on the damp
North Shore, is peace of
mind — and the builders of
The Met are providing it.

From the design stage
through construction, the
development of = The
Metropolitan has — been
under the expert guidance of
a registered envelope engi-
neer — a specialist in water-
proofing.

And as well as a water-

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield
Construction is underway at The Met, where builders have taken care to ensure these homes are waterproof, even on the damp North Shore.

Developers kick-start job-site recycling

co-housing development at Sth
and Chestertield are also: prac-

reused.”
Reevelable wood waste was

Deana Lancaster building on i development site

te reduce, reuse and reeyele --
Was knocked down and all the

proof envelope, the Met fea-
tures drainage cavity con-
struction.

So if water ever does vet
past the envelope it won't sit
against the building and
cause rot. Instead, the water
will run) through a chaancl
and drain out.

News Reporter
deana@nsnews.com
THE time has come for
job-site recycling on the
North Shore.

Developers with proiccts
under construction ino North

and when you think about the
typical waste generated by
development prajeis, that part
isa big one. At the Vorue. a
40-unit condo deveiopment on
West 3rd in North Vancouver,
salvaging material such as
steel, scrap metal, duct work.
rebar and concrete was the first

Waste Wa. sent to a landtill,
“There was an old evar on
the ate” said Thomas Mueller,
thie COonstenetiag and) demoii
tity reevelt, ETM coordinator for
the Greater Vancouver
Reglenal District. “A signiti
cant amoun of the maternal

abG caught at the wood tram:
ing stage, said Muciler.

The builders are now set
ting Up a reeveling wetem for
much ofthe other waste gener
ated by the construcnan, such
as wood, serip metal card
board and drvwail | Phe

icing responsible develop-
Went,

“They are reeveling practi-
cally cvervthing.” said Muciler,

For more  ntormarien
about jeb site reeveling or 3
copy of the guide published tor
builders and) developers, call

437-GVRD.

— Deana Laneuster Vancouver are doing their part step. Tn the past, the existing, could) be saved: and sold or builders of Quavide Village, a
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AT A GLANCE ...

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ANORESS: 15 Brunswick Beach

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AGE: 18 years

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INTERIOR SIZE 4.400 sq ft

Waterfront house

A world-class seaside villa situated at the end of the
road. Designed for privacy, ease of living and
tranquility. Bounded on three sides by commercial
sea wall. Unparalleler 440’ of waterfront which
captures the magic of sunrises and the splendor of
Howe Sound sunsets.
Swimming poo! in a massive
outside deck and landing dock.
Enjoy many hours watching
seals and otters play in the
everchanging seascape.
impeccable crattmansnhip ts
reflected throughout large
rooms, each with a differant
view and vaulted ceilings.

NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 3

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NUMBER OF FLOORS: 2

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ASKING PRICE: $2,800,000

OPEN HOUSE: By appointment

LISTING AGENT: Shirley M Harvey, 644-8822
SPECIAL FEATURES: Vauited caiings, tloar-
to-ceiling glass, large rooms and
impeccaule craftmansiap

Shisiey M. Harvey, Sutioa
Group Sentinal