on the road,

Catherine Barr we’ re heading

Contributing Writer

THE Dundarave area Introducing BCAAs

spruce-up continues

with West Vancouver NEW home repair and [ council approving .

plans for a new com- emergency service.

mercial and residen- tial building. s = If youve ever dealt with tradespeople a

The project will’ be ff who perform shoddy repairs — your

called Dundarave Village

Mews and it is the lates . : development inan ongoing § worres are over.

reviralization plan designed ' '

to enhance West Van-cou- If you've ever wondered who you'd

ver’s beloved village by the : . .

er 8 Retowed wumoge Nem call in the middle of the night for a home emergency — BCAA has the

sea. Architect Karl Gustavson called it, “a village charac- ter building that suirs the character of Dundarave.” He appeared before munic- ipal council recently on Home. behalf oof the owners, Dundarave Village Mews Ine. /CitiWest Con-struc- tion, to answer questions about the new proposal. The 15,450 sq. ft. struc- ture will have commercial space on the main floor Unlimited access to BCAA- (facing Marine Drive) and ona lower level (facing the] approved tradespeople back Jane). : Seven residential units on the upper floor evel will occupy a total gross area of 5 . 9.072 sq. fh z free emergency calls "yes The development is the each year at ee second ina series Of antici J pared upgrades in) the Dundarave merchant area.

Ie will be docated on the 24-hour access to BCAA at

south side of Marine Drive,

between 2 i 2426 . addresses. and is directly Home customer service

across the streee from) the Fy . newaiv relocated — Reval professionals Bank.

The bank moved into the space previously. left vacant: by a Flicker’s Video Store,

The new building will replace the current com § . mercial spaces accupicd by professionally businesses like Brewsrers,

Bohemia Antiques and Destino Art & Giit. ,

Gustavson told) council The peace of mind that that he has been involved in . the Dundarave revitaliza- comes with our 91-year tion project since 1984. : .

“(The area) has nor been reputation for dependability maintained,” he said. “The intent (regarding develop- and fairness ment) in Dundarave was to enhance the village theme.”

The well-known archi- tect outlined his plains to maintain the objectives of the community plaa.

He said the village theme would be achieved through the extensive use , i of awnings, signage, stone : : and wood materials. : : BCAA at Home is available to residents of Vancouver-Broadway

Gustavson also assured % 2 ; . 999 W. Broadway council that green space, ff : | & Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster..... Vancouver-Kerrisdale

flawers, and wide sidewalk . f :

Traverse and wide side AND INTRODUCING- Service to North zr He Sr

ty. Some neighbors to the = : ! urnaby Vancouver and West Vancouver residents! 4567 Canacla Way

cast and north will lose a certain. portion of their New Westminster

View, bur Gustavson port: 501 6th Street ed out the efforts that have been made to minimize this North Vancouver loss, Park & Tilford

Coun. Bill Soprovich t West Vancouver said he “instincrively feels a ‘ Park Royal Noth good” about the project. =

Soprovich commended Gustavson on his efforts and said he dikes the roof and sidewalk setbacks.

answer. Now there’s BCAA at

The assurance that your home repairs will be handled

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