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[thymebalm]

I'm quite new to everything as far urban development is concerned, and I'm wondering who the big names with big money are in this city when it comes to development.

The reason I'm wondering is because it was explained to me that a heritage property can be a good acquisition for someone developing in another part of town. As heritage buildings (Kramer's specifically if you've been reading my posts) have negative real-estate values, developers made be allowed to increase density in other areas to balance out the loss of restoring a heritage property. Since I'm -very- serious about saving the Janion building, I need to know who would be the right person for the job.

Beyond my personal interests, I think it would be worthwhile to discuss who's who in downtown development.

(If this is being discussed elsewhere or if there is a better way to find out, this thread might not be necessary, I just wasn't sure where to ask.)

[VicHockeyFan]

The VV board of directors are worth collectively over $1.8B. That's why we basically shape development in this town. It's a simple numbers game.

[amor de cosmos]

Westbank is the (co?) developer doing the Woodward's revitalization in Vancouver. That looks awesome & will spruce up that block a whole lot. (& it isn't all high-end condos)
http://www.woodwardsdistrict.com/
They've already done Shutters & Parc Residences in town here, and a third (The Falls) is under construction right now. Two other Vancouver developers are fixing up buildings on Yates St. Chris Lefevre is fixing up the Leiser (old CRD headquarters) Building next door to the Morley Soda Factory building, and the Oriental Hotel building. Michael Alston is fixing up the building where Steamers used to be. I think there are a few developers that could do a good job with the Kramer buildings.

[Caramia]

If you want to save the Janion building, convince Mrs Kramer to sell it. Trust me, the deep pockets in this town will line up.

[thymebalm]

I called and left a message with her today. We'll see if she gets back to me. *fingers crossed*

Thanks for the development info.

[Rob Randall]

Some of the developers working today, roughly in order of prominence:

Westbank (Falls, Crystalview etc).
Townline Inc. (Rich Illich, The Hudson, Centro, possibly one more )
Concert Properties
Jawl family (together or separately they're behind Atrium, Gateway Green etc)
Dave Chard (Juliet, Peacock, Broughton)
Three Point Properties
Lee family (Tri-Eagle Developments) Gateway Green
Chris LeFevre
Fraser McColl
Dennis Nyren
Dennis Rogers
Dan Robbins (the four above have often teamed up on projects)
Emaar Canada (819 Yates)

[Holden West]

Some familiar names here:

Travis Lee, president of Tri-Eagle Developments, is the new president of Victoria's branch of the Urban Development Institute, whose members include all sectors of property development and planning.

Other members of the 2009-2010 board include treasurer Bob Broder of Grant Thornton; Art Kool of First Island Financial; David Chard of Chard Developments; Bob Pearce of the Townline Group of Companies; Joe Van Belleghem of Dockside Green; David Adams, partner in Patterson Adams Barristers & Solicitors; Dennis Carlsen of Dennis Carlsen Consulting; Tyler Dolan, senior account manager BMO; Henry Kamphof, CRD Housing Secretariat; and Gene Miller of New Landmarks Design Company Inc.

(Times Colonist)

[Mike K.]

Windmill, Tri-Eagle, Townline, and Chard are repped, but why isn't Westbank at the table?

[VicHockeyFan]

Fraser McColl Sr. died on the weekend...

http://www.timescolo...7727/story.html

[Mixed365]

It seems as though the team behind Cielo Properties is quite large. They own/have built many large buildings in Victoria and the region - albeit many of the commercial ones they list they don't seem to own anymore. 

Anyone have more info on them?

http://cieloproperties.ca/properties/

[Mike K.]

It's a father and son team.

A family situation several years ago removed Mr. Sipos from the development scene for a while. Now he's back and his son, in his early 20's, is now working alongside him.

[Rob Randall]

It's nice to see Stan back after being out of the spotlight for a few years. It must have been pretty stressful period for him between 2007-2009; he had multiple major projects on the go, his wife died and he was being considered as a possible mayoral candidate in the 2008 election. 

[Mixed365]

I see. Do they still own quite a bit of commercial in town? 

[spanky123]

It's nice to see Stan back after being out of the spotlight for a few years. It must have been pretty stressful period for him between 2007-2009; he had multiple major projects on the go, his wife died and he was being considered as a possible mayoral candidate in the 2008 election. 

A few of his operating companies went bankrupt as well if I recall (ie Dynam Group and Canaam)

[Mixed365]

Isn't Canaam the electrical company?

[Coreyburger]

Isn't Canaam the electrical company?

 

Are you thinking of Canem? (They are part of the Churchill Group)

[spanky123]

Are you thinking of Canem? (They are part of the Churchill Group)

 

My mistake. Canan Group.