“BUSINESSMEN, ‘The Business and Careers section of the News is One of the fastest growing’ sections in this newspaper. survey results: . The average reading time . for — each Sunday and Wednesday issue of the News is 31.5 minutes per person. ‘WEST COAST FLAVOR’ _ New office complex for NV waterfront Presently under construc- tion just a few. steps from the Sea Bus. “striking new addition’ to Vancouver's North Shore— Esplanade Centre, a 110,000 sq. ft. office/retail complex uniquely *‘West Coast’’ in flavour. Cedar-clad and ex- tensively landscaped, it’s a low-rise business environ- ment planned for the people who will work and do. business there. The impressive new complex was designed for maximum flexibility, result- ing in offices from S00 to 5,000 or more square feet of space to suit a variety of needs. : Co-operative space will also be available, with a full range of shared services, — answering, | i.e., secretarial, board rooms, bysiness mach- ines, etc. -This sharing concept is especially suited to the architect, draughts- man, or small businessman presently working at-home or in less prestigious quarters elsewhere. A radical departure from the restrictions of conven- tional high-rise office build- ings, layout adds light and space to total convenience. Every ‘Plenty At least one major oil company believes that Canadian cars will continue to run on gasoline at least “up to the turn of the cen- tury" without being restricted by shortages. Don Coghill, a public affairs spokesman for Im- perial Oil, admits that the future may bring electric cars but says that there'll be a greater emphasis for the moment on small, light cars terminal, is a. Esplanade Centre's" office features a fully win- dowed south balcony deck which not only offers a truly, spectacular view of. Vancou- ver's inner harbour and the city skyline, but also pro- vides exterior space which can be utilized. There’s ample covered _parkings easy loading and unloading, efficient garbage systems, and_ professional managment to see that it all runs smoothly. The complex is heated by a triple-zone heat system assi- sted by a heat pump which lessens the total energy demands by 30% or more. And separate _—— metering means a big plus in today’s energy-concious society. It’s a system of the future designed to adapt eventually to solar -collectors. The system provides heating and air-conditioning and achieves higher efficiency by being able to utilize surplus heat in -one area of the complex to heat another area. wel More than 20,000 square feet of this entire complex have been set aside for commercial services includ- ing restaurants, instant print shop, dry cleaner, hairdress- er, travel agent, convenience - “store,, “Tha more. In fact, every effort is being made to ensure that Esplanade Cen- tre is a real “‘people place’’ in every way. L Everyone thus. far connec- ted with the complex is extremely pleased with the total picture. Reid, Crowther & Partners Engineering Ltd., the consulting engineers are joint-venture partners in the project and plan to_ occupy _ more than 10,000 square feet for their own_use. Rosborough, Southam & Kornberg, the developers, are relocating their offices: Headway Development Cor- poration Ltd., the project owners, are making Esplan- ade Centre their new head office for Western Canada; and Aitken Bozyle Archi- tects, Who designed the complex, will be moving in. Pacific Strata Realty along with Maui Lu Resorts and General Construction Ltd._ will also make Esplanade Centre their new corporate home. Esplanade Centre: is expected to reach completion this summer. An_ exciting beginning to the develop- ment of the lower Lonsdale area and of great importance to the North Shore and to the entire City of Vancouver. The structural steel is just now going up with Builders Contract Management in charge. Sales and leasing information, including altér- native floor plans, are available by contacting Mr. Lee Andrews of Pacific Strata Realty at 980-2495. of gas’ says oil man . yer with highly efficient gasoline and diesel engines. For the time being he sees costs as an obstacle to the marketing of alternative motor fuels and says “the prospects for gasoline ap- pear good for a long time to come.” Coghill, in a recent in- terview with Ottawa Letter predicted that the U.S. would face petroleum fuel rationing well before the year 2000 and would be making considerable progress towards’ using alternative fuel sources. Canadian domestic and overseas sources of crude petroleum, however, appear safe for the predictable future, he said, noting that the difference between Canada and the U.S. “is in the security of supplies”. Iwin Towers THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE This building for adults aged $5 years or over is filling rapidly. There are now only bachelor suites available. Come by soon and see the tenants’ facilities: tearoom, social room, pool room, crafts room, library (1000 books). The tenant committee has organized daily teas, regular bingo games, bridge, cribbage and craft nights. as well as a newsletter, dances, socials and group outings. Open for viewing at 172 E 2nd Street, North Vancouver, Tuesday to Saturday 10am. toSpm Sunday 12 noon to 3pm. Office phone 988-0611 Aldergrove Commercial Lot In the heart of a thriving community zoned C 1 ideal store, bank, laun- for dromat, ice cream parlour. Qwner may = assist in financing. Private Sale. 929-4188 *BUYER PROTECTION. + LOOK INTHE .. CAREER SECTION .- FOR OUR JOB ‘LISTINGS ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL LTD. _ 669-1616 . #430-800 W. Pender at Howe SITE OF NEW ESPLANADE CENTRE in Lower Lonsdale adjacent to the Seabus terminal is shown in upper picture as construction began recently. Lower picture- shows progress with steelwork, which will be cedar-clad. Completion is scheduled for this:summer. TION PLAN! sBUYER PROT MBL. 1979 AMC CONCORD DEMONSTRATOR | 8Cyl Engine Power Steering > Rear Window Detogger ‘Black Pin Stripe Custom Steering Wheel Front Disk Brakes Front Sway Bars Full Wheel Oisks Windshield Moldings was *6182.10 Balance AMC Warranty 1600 MARINE DRIVE North Vancouver 980-3431 B.C.'s Largest AMC Jeep Dealer 0L.01196A 7 *BUYER PROTECTION PLAN!! Automatic Trans. Radio 078x14 Tires Fapric Seats Color Keyed Seat Bc'ts Inside Hood Release Lighted Ash Tray Rear Bumper Guards i Budy Side Sculf Moldings now *4995.00 *BUYER PROTECTION Page 27, May 13, 1979 - Sunday News: