Ivy on the Park at Wesbrook Village – Plans, Availability, Prices

At a Glance

• at Wesbrook Village, UBC Properties
• 22-storey tower with 159 condos
• 2-storey & 4-storey stacked townhouses
• next to Pacific Spirit Regional Park trails
• walking distance to UBC Farm farmers market
• near transit & bike lanes
• close to beaches & botanical gardens

A League Above
Ivy on the Park is a new market residential project comprising condominiums within a 22-storey highrise and 3-bedroom residences in a 4-storey stacked townhouse and 2-storey townhomes. Located in the evolving University of British Columbia community of Wesbrook Village, Ivy on the Park is an excellent opportunity for home buyers who work at UBC, one of BC’s largest employers. Those who want to raise a family near the halls of some of the province’s most prestigious schools will be challenged to find a more ideal location for those striving to achieve academic excellence.

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Wesbrook Village is a complete community in a tranquil campus setting that’s a world removed from the city bustle. All your daily necessities are close at hand, as is the UBC Farm farmers market when local produce is in season. Keep fit cycling, running, or walking the trails of neighbouring Pacific Spirit Regional Park, or enjoy the beauty and serenity of the UBC Botanical and Nitobe Japanese gardens. Take in a performance at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts or admire the unparalleled collection of West Coast aboriginal art and artifacts at the Museum of Anthropology. Ivy on the Park is a league above.

Pricing for Ivy on the Park
This development is in its pre-construction phase. Pricing has not yet been made public. I recommend you sign up to our VIP list above for priority access to Ivy on the Park updates.

Floor Plans for Ivy on the Park
This family-friendly development will offer the following mix of spacious homes:

• 15 x 523 sq ft 1-bedroom
• 81 x 2-bedroom, from 703 – 1,156 sq ft
• 62 x 3-bedroom, from 1,154 – 1,467 sq ft
• 1 x 1,932 sq ft 3-bedroom + den
• 23 x 3-bedroom + den townhomes, from 1,566 – 1,785 sq ft

Contact me today to discuss availability and plans according to your needs.

Amenities at Ivy on the Park
The tower will offer residents shared use of a lounge, library, meeting room, yoga studio, and fitness room. A community patio adjoining the lounge also has a barbecue and large harvest table where outdoor meals can be enjoyed. Between the rows of townhomes is a series of four inter-connected gardens offering different experiences – a community agriculture zone with a pavilion, a nature play area, a sitting grove, and a meadow garden. At the far western end of the property is a small perch platform with bench overlooking a waterway. Two-storey townhouses each have a private roof deck and at-grade patio. The stacked townhouses include either an at-grade patio or a generous rooftop terrace.

Parking and Storage
Parking will be provided in three levels of underground with a total of 308 stalls that include 32 electric vehicle stalls, 19 handicapped, 20 visitor, 1 car wash, and two loading bays. Underground bicycle storage is provided by 273 stalls, including 30 in private townhouse garages. At-grade bicycle storage is offered with 96 stalls. There are also 202 bulk storage units, of which 31 are located in private townhouse garages.

Maintenance Fees at Ivy on the Park
TBD.

Developer Team for Ivy on the Park
Wall Financial possesses an unparalleled legacy of over 40 years in residential and mixed-used properties in Greater Vancouver. Its long list of property successes include Electric Avenue, Yaletown Park, Wall Centre False Creek and Shannon Wall Centre in Shaughnessy, as well as Sheraton Wall Centre in Downtown Vancouver.

Perkins+Will is an interdisciplinary, research-based architecture and design firm established in 1935. Founded on the belief that design has the power to transform lives and enhance communities, they collaborate with clients all over the world to create healthy, sustainable places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. More than 2,000 professionals across over 20 Perkins+Will offices include some of the brightest minds in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, and landscape architecture. Clients consistently turn to Perkins+Will for leadership and expertise in areas like sustainability, resilience, health and wellness, and mobility. The recipient of hundreds of design awards and a progressive leader in corporate social responsibility, Perkins+Will is consistently ranked among the world’s top design firms.

BYU Design has been chosen to bring life to the interiors of Ivy on the Park. Vancouver-based BYU Design was founded in 2003. They have earned a reputation as one of the most trusted, accomplished, and inspired design firms in the city. BYU Design adapts their work to the unique needs of every client, and translates the initial vision into an optimal end-user experience.

Expected Completion for Ivy on the Park
TBA.

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PIANO WEEK 2018

For the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of observing the inception and subsequent development  of various piano courses, both at home and abroad. There are many such courses available, catering for pianists of all levels and abilities. PIANO WEEK has been at the forefront of these developments, having metamorphosed from a week’s course held in North Wales, to an international festival with an impressive series of international residencies, all within the space of five years. I’m delighted to be joining the PIANO WEEK faculty this year, and am looking forward to participating in two courses at Moreton Hall (in Shropshire, UK), as well as further afield.

For those interested in finding out more about this continually expanding festival and summer school, here are some details.

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International Festival & Summer School PIANO WEEK expands further afield in 2018 and welcomes new renowned members of the faculty to cater for the growing demand for piano tuition amongst professional and amateur pianists.

The festival directors are thrilled to announce that the PIANO WEEK team will be joined by Melanie Spanswick (UK), Grace Yeo (South Korea), Olivia Sham (Australia), Madalina Rusu (Romania), Gemma Beeson (UK), Annabelle Lawson (UK) and Nico de Villiers (South Africa). Headed by British concert pianist Samantha Ward (founder and artistic director) and Polish concert pianist Maciej Raginia (creative director), the festival offers high calibre performances from the in-house team of concert artists. It runs alongside the summer course, which is open to participants of any age and ability. In 2018, the festivals travel three times to Weston Rhyn (UK), twice to Beijing (China), as well as courses in Bangkok (Thailand), Sankt Goar (Germany) and Foligno (Italy).

PIANO WEEK’s Summer school forms an intensive programme of master classes, performances and one-to-one lessons, offering participants an opportunity to study with a distinguished international faculty of concert pianists, pedagogues and educators who hail from around the world. PIANO WEEK’s unique locations across Europe and Asia, world-renowned guest artists and inspiring faculty, make it one of the most exciting touring piano festivals today.

SANKT GOAR | GERMANY

5th – 12th August 2018

Taking place in a beautiful 1892 villa on the bank of the Rhine river (pictured to the left), this PIANO WEEK residency offers participants an intimate, boutique summer school experience. Surrounded by vineyards, woods and picturesque vistas, the property creates a spectacular backdrop to an intensive week of music making. You can enjoy the town and its surrounding area, part of the Upper Middle Rhine UNESCO World Heritage Site, either as a residential or non-residential PIANO WEEK participant.

FOLIGNO | ITALY

15^th – 22^nd July 2018

PIANO WEEK returns to the scenic town of Foligno in Umbria (image to the right) for the second time in 2018 and is open to non-residential participants only. Based at Scuola Comunale di Musica Alessandro Biagini, a beautiful building right in the heart of the old town, this location offers PIANO WEEK participants a chance to immerse themselves in the town’s ancient history alongside intensive coaching, master classes and performances. Foligno is a bustling town filled with restaurants, bars and historical sites, hosting several of the most important festivals in the whole of Italy.

WESTON RHYN | UK

25th March – 1st April 2018
22nd – 29th July 2018
29th July – 5th August 2018

Moreton Hall School (pictured to the left), PIANO WEEK’s UK base of the festival caters for both residential and non-residential participants in rural, peaceful Shropshire. Located near the Welsh border and not far from historic towns such as Shrewsbury and Chester, it is the perfect place to relax and work intensively for a week on your piano playing. Those who stay on campus during the festival can enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful green and safe grounds, a 9-hole golf course, an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, tennis courts and a fitness suite among many other of the School amenities (subject to availability).

BANGKOK | THAILAND

15^th – 22^nd April 2018

If attending a piano course in Europe is not adventurous enough for you,  this particular location might be the answer. PIANO WEEK visits the Thai capital for the first time in April 2018 and in the run up to the 4^th Thailand Steinway Competition. Taking place during Songkran, one of the most colourful and festive times of the year to be experienced in Bangkok, this PIANO WEEK residency promises to be as exotic as it sounds!

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For much more information about how to practice piano repertoire, take a look at my two-book piano course, Play it again: PIANO (Schott). Covering a huge array of styles and genres, 49 progressive pieces from approximately Grade 1 – 8 level are featured, with at least two pages of practice tips for every piece. A convenient and beneficial course for students of any age, with or without a teacher, and it can also be used alongside piano examination syllabuses too.

You can find out more about my other piano publications and compositions here.

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A few thoughts on publishing houses: a tour of Oxford University Press

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to tour Oxford University Press, the renowned publishing company affiliated to Oxford University. The premises of this outstanding publishing house, situated in Oxford on Walton and Great Clarendon Street, is majestic, grand and almost 200 years old (OUP has used three major sites in Oxford city over the course of its history). With nearly 6000 employees worldwide, it publishes thousands of new titles each year, including children’s books, school texts, music, journals, an extensive English Language catalogue, and academic works in every field from philosophy to quantum physics. Many of their publications are now in electronic format too.

My tour started in the museum, which was fascinating. Here, amongst the copious mind-boggling facts and figures, are rare printing artefacts (some behind alarmed doors) including machinery, lithograph imprints and wonderful photographs all capturing the spirit of various historical periods from over five centuries of publishing.   The press started in 1478  (it’s the oldest publishing company in the world), with the publication of a single volume (which was printed in Oxford with the university’s support), and is an exposition of the Apostles’ Creed, attributed to Theodoric Rood (a printer from Cologne).

In 1585, Joseph Barnes became the university’s first official printer and a year later a Star Chamber document, under Queen Elizabeth I, recognised the university’s legal right to employ printers. A group of academics established the Delegates of the Press in 1633 (to supervise the printing), and by 1636 the University Chancellor William Laud obtained the ‘Great Charter’ from Charles I, affording the right to print ‘all manner of books’.

OUP is synonymous with the Bible and the Oxford English Dictionary. The former was first published (King James version) in 1675, and subsequently revised in 1881 (New Testament), with a million copies dispatched within 24 hours. The Oxford English Dictionary (the first part of which was published in 1884), took years to complete, and was only available in the full version in 1928. OUP now publishes all manner of reference books from the Dictionary of National Biography (which was acquired in 1917), to A S Hornby’s Learner’s Dictionary of Current English (published in 1948 and later called the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary).

My tour guide was thorough and delightfully enthusiastic, punctuating all the facts with anecdotes and stories. The machinery used for printing was well-preserved and quite different from the procedures we are accustomed to today (the image to the right illustrates a printing machine on display in the museum).

Moving to the Twentieth century, OUP formed its music department in 1923 (founded by Hubert Foss), and it immediately attracted renowned British composers, publishing original scores as well educational music books. Ralph Vaughan William, William Walton, and Constant Lambert, were all published by OUP, and it continues to publish influential British composers today, including John Rutter, Howard Skempton, Rebecca Clarke, Michael Finnissy, Alun Hoddinott, Michael Berkeley, and Kerry Andrews.

Championing new composers alongside educational text books reminded me of my publisher, Schott Music, who have a similar historic background; Schott was founded by  Bernhard Schott (1748 – 1809) in 1770, with headquarters in Mainz near Frankfurt, Germany). They have a very impressive music catalogue, having published manuscripts of such composers as Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Orff, Stravinsky, Hindemith, and more contemporary composers; Hans Werner Henze, Michael Tippett, Gyorgy Ligeti, Henri Dutilleux, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Mark-Anthony Turnage (to name a few).

The Schott group also includes the publishing houses of Panton, Ars-Viva, Ernst Eulenburg, Fürstner, Cranz, Atlantis Musikbuch and Hohner-Verlag, two recording labels (Wergo and Intuition), and eight specialist magazines. I feel  tremendously privileged to work with this publisher, and (in my experience) the attention and support they offer their authors and composers is second to none.

My tour ended with a wander around the premises, a quadrangle  (pictured at the top) and to the left) with, what on first glance appears to be a decorative water feature, but (according to my guide)  is apparently a very deep well where old printing machines were supposedly dispatched when they eventually ‘died’!  A sumptuous, private press lunch held in one of the oldest parts of the building brought my visit to a close.

We are lucky to have (and be able to enjoy) publishing houses offering a wealth of history. Nothing can replace such longevity and reputation, and it was a real pleasure to witness OUP’s long and interesting history via their museum and impressive premises.

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My Publications:

For much more information about how to practice piano repertoire, take a look at my two-book piano course, Play it again: PIANO (Schott). Covering a huge array of styles and genres, 49 progressive pieces from approximately Grade 1 – 8 level are featured, with at least two pages of practice tips for every piece. A convenient and beneficial course for students of any age, with or without a teacher, and it can also be used alongside piano examination syllabuses too.

You can find out more about my other piano publications and compositions here.

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University Heights – Plans, Prices, Availability

At a Glance

• located in the Garibaldi Highlands of Squamish
• 6 single family home lots
• spectacular panoramic mountain views
• next to Quest University
• close to outstanding hiking
• near world-class kitesurfing
• 40-minute drive to Whistler
• 45-minute drive to Vancouver

The Height of Squamish Living
Uniquely situated within one of the highest elevations in Squamish, University Heights by Holborn offers complete panoramic mountain views next to Quest University in the Garibaldi Highlands. The picturesque backdrop compliments the contemporary design and aesthetics of the new homes. An endless outdoor playground, growing community culture, and central downtown accessibility offer the most coveted work-life balance.

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Hike the Stawamus Chief, play at Brennan Park, or support the local Squamish Farmer’s Market. From shopping and dining, to outdoor community gardening and local schools, it’s all reached within minutes from your home. Phase 2 of this new community will include a collection of modern single family homes. Holburn has now released six spectacular view lots for pre-sale, which range in size from 6,784 sq ft to 17,300 sq ft. University Heights ensures your new home will be everything you want it to be.

Pricing for University Heights
Lots from $699,800 – 998,800. Sign up to our VIP list above for priority access to University Heights updates.

Floor Plans for University Heights
New homeowners can build to suit within design guidelines. Contact me today to discuss availability according to your needs.

Developer Team for University Heights
Holborn Properties is a leading developer with a diverse portfolio of projects throughout British Columbia that include the development and management of retail, residential, office, and hotel properties. They aim to create communities that are socially-engaged and responsible, while constructing exceptional and sustainable buildings.

Expected Completion for University Heights
TBD.

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Main & Twentieth – Availability, Plans, Prices

At a Glance

• located at the corner of Main & 20th
• 4-storey mixed-use building
• 42 condominiums
• groundfloor retail
• lush central courtyard
• convenient access to transit
• near Queen Elizabeth Park & Hillcrest Community Centre
• numerous independent cafes, restaurants, shops

The New Hub
Make your move to Vancouver’s most vibrant, happening neighborhood: Main Street. Main & Twentieth is a collection of 42 boutique one bedroom, two bedroom, and loft homes featuring stylish interiors, open layouts with abundant natural light, generous outdoor spaces, and a beautiful, lush central courtyard. Designed by Yamamoto Architects to enhance and reflect the exciting neighbourhood surroundings, living at Main & Twentieth puts you exactly where you want to be – at the centre of it all.

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Main Street is at the epicentre of everything trendy and happening in Vancouver. Independent restaurants, cafes, cocktail bars, and boutiques abound, as well as services and groceries for everyday needs. Queen Elizabeth Park and Hillcrest Community Centre provide recreation options, and there are many schools of all levels in this family-friendly area. Friendly and unpretentious, this neighbourhood sits right between East Van and the Westside and has all the advantages of both.

Pricing for Main & Twentieth
This development is in pre-construction, but sales will begin soon. Sign up to our VIP list above for priority access to Main & Twentieth updates.

Floor Plans for Main & Twentieth
A mix of 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, and lofts with open floorplans from 500 – 1,500 sq ft are available. Contact me today to discuss availability and plans according to your needs.

Amenities at Main & Twentieth
A central courtyard offers another natural light source for residences in this building which is not usually associated with these types of developments.

Parking and Storage
Main & Twentieth will offer one level of underground parking accessed from the lane.

Maintenance Fees at Main & Twentieth
TBA.

Developer Team for Main & Twentieth
With a history extending almost 30 years, and business operations stretching from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to the North American market, Landa has built its success on its unique vision, rich experience, genuine quality, and positive enterprising spirit.

Yamamoto Architecture is a young design-oriented firm focused on multi-family and mixed-use buildings. They are currently working on projects ranging in scale from single-family homes to concrete high-rises.

Expected Completion for Main & Twentieth
2021.

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January 2018 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package with Charts & Graphs

Home buyer demand depends on property type

Attached and apartment homes are in demand across Metro Vancouver while detached home buyers are facing less competition today.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,818 in January 2018, a 19.4 per cent increase from the 1,523 sales recorded in January 2017, and a 9.8 percent decrease compared to December 2017 when 2,016 homes sold.

Last month’s sales were 7.1 per cent above the 10-year January sales average. By property type, detached sales were down 24.8 per cent from the 10-year January average, attached sales increased 14.3 per cent and apartment sales were up 31.6 per cent over the same period.

“Demand remains elevated and listings scarce in the attached and apartment markets across Metro Vancouver,” Jill Oudil, REBGV president said. “Buyers in the detached market are facing less competition and have much more selection to choose. For detached home sellers to be successful, it’s important to set prices that reflect today’s market trends.”

There were 3,796 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in January 2018. This represents an 8.3 per cent decrease compared to the 4,140 homes listed in January 2017 and a 100.7 per cent increase compared to December 2017 when 1,891 homes were listed.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 6,947, a four per cent decrease compared to January 2017 (7,238) and a 0.2 per cent decrease compared to December 2017 (6,958).

For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for January 2018 is 26.2 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11.6 per cent for detached homes, 32.8 per cent for townhomes, and 57.2 per cent for condominiums.

Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,056,500. This represents a 16.6 per cent increase over January 2017 and a 0.6 per cent increase compared to December 2017.

Detached home sales in January 2018 reached 487, a 9.7 per cent increase from the 444 detached sales recorded in January 2017. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,601,500. This represents an 8.3 per cent increase from January 2017 and a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to December 2017.

Apartment home sales reached 1,012 in January 2018, a 22.7 per cent increase compared to the 825 sales in January 2017. The benchmark price of an apartment property is $665,400. This represents a 27.4 per cent increase from January 2017 and a 1.5 per cent increase compared to December 2017.

Attached home sales in January 2018 totalled 319, a 25.6 per cent increase compared to the 254 sales in January 2017. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $803,700. This represents a 17.5 per cent increase from January 2017 and unchanged compared to December 2017.

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Learn to Sight Read: the winner…

Many thanks to all those who took part in the weekend competition. The prize is a copy of the new sight-reading book published by E-Music Maestro, Learn to Sight Read. This book is the first in the series and is therefore at Grade 1 level (there are also Grades 2 and 3 available).

The winner is:

BOB SEPPY

Congratulations! Please send your address via the contact page on this blog, and your book will be on its way.

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My Publications:

For much more information about how to practice piano repertoire, take a look at my two-book piano course, Play it again: PIANO (Schott). Covering a huge array of styles and genres, 49 progressive pieces from approximately Grade 1 – 8 level are featured, with at least two pages of practice tips for every piece. A convenient and beneficial course for students of any age, with or without a teacher, and it can also be used alongside piano examination syllabuses too.

You can find out more about my other piano publications and compositions here.

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