Element has achieved a tremendous milestone in receiving rezoning approval on the OASIS masterplan for a multi-phased intergenerational aging-in-place project, for a total buildable area of approximately 750,000sf, or 950 suites, along with complementary commercial uses. The next steps are technical processes to arrive at Fourth Reading (enactment of rezoning) and Development Permit approval.
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OPAL’s official estimated completion is February to May of 2019. At this time, project construction is slightly ahead of schedule. We would like to give particular acknowledgement to our outstanding Project Development team within Element, led by Vice President of Project Development, Wendy Ho. Furthermore, she gives kudos to our Contractor, PEAK Construction, led by President,…
Read MoreOn Monday, January 29, the OASIS project was presented at a Public Hearing. Public remarks showed embrace of Element’s intergenerational aging-in-place vision. New 20-storey seniors housing tower not about money, says developer
Read MoreOASIS successfully passed the First and Second Readings on January 15, 2018 and on January 29, it will be presented to Mayor and Council for rezoning approval and processing of concurrent DP application on the first phase. Langley Township’s first 20-storey tower passes hurdle at council
Read MoreOPAL construction has proceeded to above-grade works, and the community is increasingly excited to watch the residence rise above grade. Conrete is being poured, structural framing is progressing steadily, and the feature staircase in the central building is taking form!
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Link to original article here: HOMEFINDER: Bayview in Vic West adding a senior’s element Bayview in Vic West adding a senior’s element Vancouver’s Element Lifestyle Retirement buys into master-planned neighbourhood DON DESCOTEAU Wed Sep 13th, 2017 6:30am BUSINESSLOCAL BUSINESS Note: Correction to article is italicized below. Ten buildings are planned for the master-planned 20-acre Bayview…
Read MoreOriginal article here: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857 $75-million seniors building deal for Bayview on Songhees ANDREW A. DUFFY / TIMES COLONIST SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 06:01 AM Bayview Place in Victoria, in the Songhees neighbourhood. Photograph By Bayview Place The next piece in the Bayview Place puzzle will soon be coming out of the ground with a deal to build…
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Original article at this link: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857 *NOTE: The writer of this news article provided a listing of sales and leasing statistics for another Element project, OPAL by element, in the same paragraph as the new Bayview project, which site was only just acquired on August 29, 2017. (OPAL by element™ is Element’s flagship, located…
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On September 7, 2017, OASIS by element™ was presented to the community at a Public Information Meeting held at the Langley Events Centre. The event was very well attended, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive on all aspects of the development. The response is highly rewarding and encouraging, as our vision and model are proving…
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To download the original news release click on this link. August 17th, 2017, Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company, Element or the Purchaser ) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that it amended and has now removed conditions in the Offer to Purchase Agreement dated April 20th, 2017 to acquire a 1.96 acres…
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OPAL by element is our proud flagship, and we are very pleased that construction has been coming along very smoothly since it began at the end of February. We are on time and on budget, and excitement is mounting in the surrounding community, all along the Cambie Corridor as families watch this revolutionary Intergenerational Aging-and-Growing-in-Place…
Read MoreWestern Investor full article: Senior Housing Availability Takes a Nose Dive Opal, a luxury seniors’ residence, will open in 2019 and is already seeing high registration. | OPAL by Element Highlights from the article, with corrections to the article highlighted in italics: Despite a willingness to pay rents three to four times higher than…
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Read MoreOriginal Articles available here, including an embedded live video interview: Vancouver Sun The Province Content copied from the articles: A development on the west side of Vancouver is among the new kinds of housing projects aimed at accommodating an aging population. Unlike some seniors’ housing complexes that restricts residents to 55 and older, the Opal…
Read MoreTo download a PDF of this news release CLICK HERE April 27, 2017, Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company” or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 1.96 acres commercial property located along the harbourside of Victoria at Bayview Place, British Columbia…
Read MoreGreg has had a 34-year career in leadership and management of hospitality, from high end hotels and restaurants, to specialized experience in retirement communities. He is very proud to have joined the Element team and is excited that he is able to bring his experience, innovative ideas, and passion to provide outstanding service to…
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Douglas Guest has purchased two units, for his mom and his in-laws. He’s only 37 years old, but very much looks forward to his own children being able to spend quality time with both sides of the family, engaged in meaningful activities like cooking classes, arts and crafts, music, movies, ping pong and the like….
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Element receives excavation permit for OPAL project Tuesday, February 14, 2017 The City of Vancouver has issued an excavation permit to Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (Element) for OPAL, the developer’s flagship retirement residence in Cambie Village. Construction on OPAL is completely financed and construction is scheduled to begin immediately after a ground-breaking ceremony on February…
Read MoreConstruction begins on innovative Canadian community Element Lifestyle Retirement’s flagship residence, OPAL by elementTM, broke ground in Vancouver, Canada, in February 2017 with a ceremony signifying the start of construction. Once complete, the aging-in-place community will span an entire city block on the city’s West Side. OPAL’s design combines with Element’s intergenerational approach to create…
Read MoreIt was a truly momentous occasion. On this day, our intergenerational aging in place vision finally officially begins to be physically realized! Drone videography by Lift Marketing.
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Our intergenerational aging-in-place model won an international award over 950 projects assessed worldwide. It is an honor that with the groundbreaking of this revolutionary project, we have made the news on Fairchild TV News, CBC, CTV , City TV, Global, Vancouver Sun, Province, Calgary Herald, BC Business and Business in Vancouver.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Element Lifestyle Retirement Receives Excavation Permit for Opal Project. Construction to Begin Shortly. (TO DOWNLOAD THIS IN PDF PLEASE CLICK HERE) Vancouver, BC (February 10, 2017) – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company”, or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is…
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At the OPAL Discovery Centre, we want to invite the community’s families to plan for the long-term – how to achieve and sustain a liberated, quality lifestyle, and have no worries about how long the money can last, or whether anything can be left to pass on to your future generations. Maili Wong is author…
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Opal’s new ‘aging-in-place’ residency set to rise in Cambie Village KATHLEEN FREIMOND More from Kathleen Freimond Published on: January 20, 2017 | Last Updated: January 20, 2017 9:59 AM PST An artist’s rendering of OPAL by element, a project from OPAL Retirement Inc. and OPAL Development Limited Partnership in Vancouver. Submitted. [PNG Merlin Archive] PNG…
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By invitation, OPAL is featured in 2017 Vancouver Profiles of Excellence, published by Glacier Media Group. Element is honored for its revolutionary, innovative concept that does away with the conventional model of retirement residences, or nursing and senior homes. OPAL by element, the first intergenerational residence to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living and Complex Care,…
Read More The homes are now demolished, as shown in these before and after images. Excavation for foundation is anticipated in mid February. The excitement builds and there has been an overwhelming number of visits to our Discovery Centre since families have noticed the action.
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Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…
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Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…
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Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…
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Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…
Read MoreThe life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision. Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7:
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As of January 15, 2016, element™ Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (element) submitted a zoning amendment application to amend Zoning Bylaw 2500 to permit development of Oasis by element™, a continuum-of-care and residential community located on approximately 6.94 hectare/17.15 acres of land within the Township of Langley, located at 7743 and 7787 – 200th Street. Consistent with…
Read MoreThe life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.
Read MoreThe life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.
Read MoreThe life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.
Read MoreElement Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…
Read MoreElement Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…
Read MoreElement Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…
Read MoreElement Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…
Read More September 15, 2016 – VANCOUVER, BC. Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (TSXV- ELM) is proud to announce final stage approval with the issuance of a development permit from the City of Vancouver for OPAL by element, (the “Opal Project”) its flagship retirement residence in Cambie Village. Construction of the Opal Project is fully financed and is…
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OCTOBER 11, 2015 Our flagship Cambie and King Edward residence, OPAL by element™, received a positive review and unanimous approval by the City of Vancouver’s Urban Design Panel. This is a significant milestone and moves us into the final stage of the development application approval process. As we anticipate the launch of sales in Summer of…
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Element is developing a master-planned community on 17 acres in the town centre of Langley, conveniently located across from the Langley Events Centre. It’s the first property in the Township’s Official Community Plan that supports high-density development. This will be a true oasis, with a pond, a rehabilitated fish spawning creek, lush ferns along the…
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Element received 8:0 votes of support by Mayor and Council at the Public Hearing on February 26, 2015 for our rezoning of eight contiguous single family properties spanning the block between Cambie and Yukon, on the south side of West King Edward Avenue. We now proceed to refine architectural plans to apply for our Development Permit, and will soon…
Read MoreAnother year of meaningful work featured in Vancouver’s Business Profiles of Excellence. In October, our Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, spoke at the BC Senior Living Association. The Association was co-founded by Element President, Don Ho, and another industry leader, Stan Hindmarsh, who cared with their hearts. They founded that association in the early…
Read More Original article at this link: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857 *NOTE: The writer of this news article provided a listing of sales and leasing statistics for another Element project, OPAL by element, in the same paragraph as the new Bayview project, which site was only just acquired on August 29, 2017. (OPAL by element™ is Element’s flagship, located…
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Element is sparking a movement to restructure society to address the Silver Tsunami with an integrative, intergenerational solution that ends the stigma and categorical isolation of retirees and elderly. We envision a future where our model becomes as pervasive as condominiums. We offer living arrangements that free the sandwich generation from running errands and chores,…
Read MoreOriginal article: Mixed-age concept widens appeal of retirement living Mixed-age concept widens appeal of seniors’ housing Welcoming younger family members into retirement complexes delivers benefits for seniors – and deepens the market for developers Baila Lazarus Western Investor February 8, 2018 Opal in Vancouver: the unique mixed-age retirement residence opens in 2019 with 44 condominiums, 56…
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Original article here: https://biv.com/article/2018/01/new-age-retirement-residences The challenges of aging care needs are more complex than many realize. “The current residential health-care system is very rigid,” says Connie Jorsvik, independent patient advocate and owner of Patient Pathways. “Eligibility criteria for residential care is extremely high due to the critical lack of beds, and then the wait can…
Read MoreOn Monday, January 29, the OASIS project was presented at a Public Hearing. Public remarks showed embrace of Element’s intergenerational aging-in-place vision. New 20-storey seniors housing tower not about money, says developer
Read MoreOASIS successfully passed the First and Second Readings on January 15, 2018 and on January 29, it will be presented to Mayor and Council for rezoning approval and processing of concurrent DP application on the first phase. Langley Township’s first 20-storey tower passes hurdle at council
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One of the perks of growing older is the opportunity to downsize; to move into a condo from a full-size home or to transition into a vibrant retirement community. Though you may be leaving behind a house filled with memories, it’s also a chance to make new ones, de-clutter, leave your mortgage payments behind and…
Read MoreAnother year of meaningful work featured in Vancouver’s Business Profiles of Excellence. In October, our Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, spoke at the BC Senior Living Association. The Association was co-founded by Element President, Don Ho, and another industry leader, Stan Hindmarsh, who cared with their hearts. They founded that association in the early…
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Pollo à la Mexicana (Mexican Chicken) Packed with lean protein and tomatoes, which are filled with heart-healthy nutrients lycopene and potassium, this low-fat and traditional Mexican dish is best served over brown rice for a hearty and comforting winter meal. Prep time: About 10 minutes Cook time: About 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 boneless…
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With kilometres of mountainous terrain, and excellent dining, arts and cultural options to experience, Vancouver’s environs beg to be explored. Here, a few getaway ideas made for the mature adult. Harrison Resort Seniors Getaway Just a two-hour drive from Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs draws visitors year-round to its quaint community alongside the sandy beaches of…
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