Summerhill Place Apartments Provides Electric Car Charging Stations

 

Summerhill Place Apartments Provides Electric Car Charging Stations

Andre Molnar-Development Project Manager comments: “Cars produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to doing our part to protect our environment for future generations. Environmental Stewardship is a key component in our buildings. Complimentary Electric Car Charging stations is one of several environmental initiatives in our development.”

Electric cars do not require gasoline. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions as well as reducing our need for petroleum products. They are also very quiet and enjoyable to drive.

Canadians spend, on average, 3.245% of their income on gas. About $1510 per person, per year. Source: manitobaev.ca/ev-news/how-much-do-canadians-spend-on-gas/

The use of electric and/or hybrid cars can significantly reduce this expense. The annual cost to charge an electric vehicle is estimated at $250-$700 per year based on annual usage. Source: http://electricvehicles.caa.ca/electric-vehicle-cost-calculator/

The Summerhill Place Apartments is happy to pay this expense in order to fulfill their responsibility to the environment. This is a considerable savings for tenants. For more information, check out our website at www.SummerhillPlaceApartments.com

Reserve now for best selection!

Summerhill Place Apartments is now pre-leasing for January 2016 move-in. Contact Chris today at 250-619-3723 to book a viewing and reserve your suite now. Suites are renting up fast, so be sure to book early for best selection!

Coffee Anyone?

Well, there's seriously nothing better than a nice leisurely walk on a Saturday morning followed by a some lively conversation with a friend enjoying a piping hot cup of Java. 

Summerhill Place Apartments has several coffee houses within easy walking distance. 

Whats your favourite?  

The Buzz Coffee House at 1861 Dufferin Road
Serious Coffee Beaufort at 15-1588 Boundary Crescent
Tim Hortons at 1820 Bowen Road
Ohana's Cafe at 1812 Bowen Road
Oughtred Coffee and Tea at 1890 E. Wellington


 

Parks, Trails and Fields....Nanaimo Has Plenty of Outdoor Recreation

Some of Nanaimo's greatest assets are its public outdoor spaces. With over 880 hectares of City parks (13 City destination parks, 90 neighbourhood parks and 12 dog off-leash areas), over 173 kilometres of trails, 2 outdoor amphitheatres, 65 playgrounds and 26 sports fields, including two artificial turf fields and 30 baseball diamonds, there is something for everyone to enjoy and discover. 

Check out The City if Nanaimo Parks and Recreation site for more information on local parks, trails and fields.

 

Summerhill Place Apartments Donating Two Cars to Nanaimo Car Share

The Developers of the Summerhill Place Apartments are donating two cars to the Nanaimo Car Share Program. As well, they have included complimentary parking for car share vehicles in their parking plan. Andre Molnar-Development Project Manager comments: “We believe in doing our part for the protection of our environment. Donating car share vehicles and complimentary car share parking is part of our overall commitment to environmental stewardship.”

 It’s Better For The Environment
Car Sharing reduces C02 emissions into the atmosphere by millions of pounds. It reduces the overall emissions by choosing newer, more fuel efficient vehicles, as well as reducing the total number of cars on the road. This means less traffic, less emissions and less overall impact on our planet. 

It Promotes Good Health
Most car share drivers choose walking, cycling and public transit as their main mode of transportation. They use Car Share vehicles only when necessary. 

It’s Less Expensive
Car Share drivers spend less on overall vehicle expenses and there is less wear and tear on our roads-which means lower infrastructure costs for our city.

It’s Convenient
How many drivers do you see out there in large pick-up trucks that are used for daily commuting? Car Sharing allows drivers to choose vehicles specific to their need and only rent larger vehicles when required. 

For more information about the Summerhill Place Apartments project and Nanaimo Car Share and other ways you can help the environment, see the links below:

 Summerhill Place Apartments
Nanaimo Car Share

Nanaimo Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: November 11
Time: 7:30am
Place: 1630 East Wellington Road, Nanimo

7:30am - Breakfast at the Branch
9:30am - Branch service; followed by service at the downtown cenotaph

From 12pm to 1pm, everyone is welcome to come to the legion branch for beef on a bun and salads provided by Save On Foods.

3 Takes on Modern Apartment Design

Modern living seems to be what everyone strives for in one way or another. Even the throwback artisans that want to make their own candles and bake bread from scratch do not shy away from modern conveniences like washing machines and the internet. The three apartments featured in this post, each of which measures in at 60 square meters (645 square feet), uses modern sensibilities and style to create welcoming, beautiful homes for their inhabitants. Take a look inside these three apartments from designer Kostya Entaltsev.

What You Need to Know Before Buying A Vintage Rug

We went to the expert, Ben Soleimani, world-renowned designer, for his best advice. Plus, take a look at his vintage rug collection for Restoration Hardware.

LED Lighting Installed in all Tenant Suites

The Summerhill Place Apartments have installed energy efficient LED lighting throughout the building interior and exterior; including the interiors of the suites. Andre Molnar-Development Project Manager comments: “LED Lighting is the future. It’s more efficient, lasts longer and is more durable. We made the decision to add LED lighting to the interior of the suites at an additional cost as part of our Environmental Stewardship initiative. We believe in doing our part to conserve energy and protect the environment. Plus it’s an added benefit to our tenants”

According to BC Hydro, LED lighting is: “Generally more expensive than other lighting options, ENERGY STAR LEDs save money because they use at at least 75% less energy than incandescent lighting and last a minimum of 25,000 hours, or 25 years based on average household use.

That life span is about 15 to 20 times longer than incandescent lighting, and about three times longer than CFLs.” Source: https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/savings-and-rebates/new-electricity-saving-products.html#ledlighting

According to a recent BC Hydro study: “Those in Nanaimo apartments (Group 2) had an average monthly bill of $84 ($20-$255).” Source: https://www.bchydro.com/content/dam/BCHydro/customer-portal/documents/corporate/regulatory-planning-documents/regulatory-matters/2015-02-16-rda-fg-frpt.pdf

 LED lighting in the residential units means that tenant hydro bills can be reduced up to 75%. On an average monthly bill of $84 the monthly bill reduces to $21. That’s a monthly savings of $63.

Better for the environment and an added benefit to our tenants.

 

 

 

 

 

They’re prepping for paving, putting in the elevator, drywalling, painting....

They’re prepping for paving, putting in the elevator, drywalling, painting, installing cabinets and exterior siding.  It is BUSY around here but not too pretty yet.

Summerhill Place Apartments NOW PRE-LEASING

Summerhill Place Apartments now pre-leasing for December 2015 opening. Register now for best selection!

Studios start at $895
1BR starts at$950
2Br starts at $1175


Call 250-619-3723 for more information or visit us on the web at www.SummerhillPlaceApts.com

Clippers earn first pre-season win - Nanaimo News Bulletin

Clippers earn first pre-season win - Nanaimo News Bulletin

Summerhill Place Apartments-NOW LEASING

Nanaimo – August 27, 2015 – Summerhill Place Apartments, a leading multifamily developer, investor and operator specializing in premier apartment communities across Vancouver Island announced that it has begun leasing apartments at Summerhill Place, its newest community expected to open on December, 2015.

Strategically located in the Bowen/Townsite neighbourhood of Nanaimo, BC, the community features 103 apartment homes offering easy access to downtown Nanaimo and a variety of jobs, restaurants and retailers within a short walk or bike ride. The project has a strong environmental focus and features environmentally and budget friendly LED lighting both inside and out; the first full LED rental building in Nanaimo.  There are two electric car charging parking spots and two designated Car Share spaces as well. 

“This is the kind of location today’s sophisticated apartment resident is looking for – everything they need to live, work and play all within walking distance of an apartment community with lifestyle enhancing amenities and upscale apartment features and finishes,” says Andre Molnar, Construction Project Manager at Summerhill Place Apartments. “We are honored to have the opportunity to add value to the neighborhood and our portfolio with the start of leasing apartment homes at Summerhill Place.” 

- See more at: http://www.SummerhillPlaceApts.com

Summer festivals drive Nanaimo tourism

Cathy Witton and grandson Ryder Howich make some big bubbles at the Bathtub Days Street Fair in downtown Nanaimo in July. Tourism operators say festivals, like Marine Fest and the Bathtub races, are driving visitors to the Harbour City.

— image credit: KARL YU/The News Bulletin

Nanaimo’s tourist industry is enjoying its best summer tourist season since 2008.

 

Tourism Nanaimo credits summer festivals such as the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival and events such as the B.C. Athletics Jamboree for driving up tourism numbers and packing hotels from Ladysmith to Qualicum through the July 10-11 weekend.
Dan Brady, Nanaimo Hospitality Association chairman and the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation’s appointed tourism committee representative, said local tourism statistics are finally getting back to pre-recession levels.

“June, in Nanaimo, that was our best June – we’re at 70-per cent occupancy – that’s the best it has been since 2008,” Brady said.
The hospitality association represents Nanaimo’s 24 hotels, motels and other accommodations

providers.
According to a report by Chemistry Business and Human Resource Consulting, year-to-date figures are up from 2014 across the board for daily room rate occupancy, room rates and revenue.
The same is true for foot passenger and vehicle traffic at B.C. Ferries’ Duke Point and Departure Bay terminals. Showing the biggest year-to-date gains are the Nanaimo Airport with 138,430 passengers through its terminal, up 13.9 per cent, and the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, hosting 12,135 delegates for an 89.9 per cent jump over 2014.

Tourism Nanaimo also reports more than 7,000 people visited its Northfield and Bastion visitor centres – up seven per cent over 2014’s second quarter. About 10 per cent of those were visitors from the U.S. compared to four per cent in 2014.
The average length of visitors’ stays is longer too, about seven to 14 days and each visitor spends about $130 per day.

Brady and  Lesley Anderson, Tourism Nanaimo executive director, credit favourable tourism numbers with the currently low loonie, which is drawing more U.S. visitors and causing locals to vacation close to home. Sports events and summer festivals are big draws, too.

“There are a variety of contributing factors,” Anderson said. “The dollar is a good one. It encourages people to stay-cation, for one, but also Canada and Vancouver Island are a great value.”
“Everything’s helping,” Brady said. “It’s a bit of everything.”

To read the full report, please visit www.chemistryconsulting.ca/nananimo-tourism-bulletin-june-2015.

Nanaimo, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

Nanaimo, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

Summerhill Place Apartments Floor Plans

Check out Nanaimo's newest luxury rental community. Floor Plans are now uploaded to the website. Register now for best selection!

Bike Lanes Now Part of City Transportation

Bike Lanes Now Part of City Transportation

City of Nanaimo Water Supply Update

NEWS RELEASE

Distributed July 30, 2015 11:29 AM

City of Nanaimo water supply update

Nanaimo residents demonstrating excellence in conserving water

Summary

Nanaimo residents have continued to respond to the elevated water conservation measures implemented June 15. Daily consumption has declined by 15 per cent, from 59.5 million litres per day to 50 million litres per day. Under level two conservation, even numbered addresses can water on Wednesdays and Saturdays while odd numbered addresses can water on Thursdays and Sundays.
The City of Nanaimo’s water supply at Jump Lake is currently 78 per cent full. Compared to previous years, summertime draw-down started approximately one month earlier than normal. Given the storage level and the corresponding level of consumption, the City is confident there is sufficient water storage to last into November.
Strategic Link: This supports the strategic priority of water and encourages conservation.

Key Points

• Nanaimo residents have been self-regulating in response to the warmer drier weather and practising water conservation. There have been significant declines in consumption compared to earlier years.
• The City believes that education and encouragement rather than enforcement has contributed positively to conservation.
• The increased conservation level supports the Province's call for voluntary water use reduction and helps to ensure the City's water supply will remain in good shape for the duration of the summer.
• This is the sixth update on water levels since late March, when the City advised it was monitoring water levels and climatic conditions carefully. The City will continue to monitor and provide updates to the public.

Quotes

"Two main factors have helped build resiliency to drought: Nanaimo residents have been practising water conservation for decades, to the point that overall annual consumption is declining year over year. The second factor is that Jump Lake - the source of supply - is located well back in the mountains and received significant rainfall in the early spring, leaving it full by early June. The City's water supply is in good shape with sufficient water to last into November. This cautious approach will ensure that the system remains robust.
We are very impressed with residents' positive response in conserving water; a 15 per cent drop since implementing level two restrictions is very significant. Also, we encourage residents to let their lawns go naturally dormant during the summer and look forward to green lawns when the fall rains start."

Bill Sims

Manager, Water Resources

Engineering & Public Works

Nanaimo and Area Farmers Markets

Farmer's Markets

Bowen Road Farmers Market
The BRFM was started by a group of people concerned about the quickly changing world, the loss of rurality, food production, food sustainability and the connection to the earth. This market is fun and vibrant. Weekly, we feature musicians, and of course a wide variety of friendly vendors and excellent products, produced by organic growers, who transport their food within a 50 mile radius. They pride themselves being a produce based farmers market (no crafters).
Location: Located directly behind the Beban Park Recreation Centre at 2300 Bowen Rd
Time: Wednesdays, 4 pm to 6:30 pm, May to October
Website:Bowen Road Farmers Market

Bastion Waterfront Farmers' Market
This market is going into its 19th season and is located right on the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo with spectacular views on the Strait of Georgia, Islands and the Mainland. Every Friday the Pioneer Plaza is full of life and buzz over local products and live music. The vendors range from framers and bakers, to crafters and anything locally grown, made or baked in between. Every week there is local music talent on stage to entertain all ages. Experience all this while watching soaring eagles, trickling boats in the harbour, incoming seaplanes and enjoy a fabulous Friday on the Farmers Market and in Nanaimo. Location: Pioneer Waterfront Plaza on Front Street, downtown Nanaimo beside the Bastion
Time: Fridays starting May 15th and running until October 9th. TIME CHANGE: 2pm - 6pm
Website: Bastion Waterfront Farmers' Market

Cedar Farmers Market
Take a Sunday drive out into the country, park next to the fields of the Crow and Gate Neighbourhood Pub, feel grassy field below your feet and talk with the farmer that grows your food. The Cedar Farmers' Market is quickly becoming one of the most popular farmers' markets around. A new parking lot has just been added to ensure you can park with ease and get to the market!
Location: 2313 Yellowpoint Rd, Cedar Crow and Gate Pub Field
Time: Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Website: Cedar Farmer's Market

Gabriola Farmers Market
Folks can wander the market, picking up fresh baked goods and locally grown fruits and vegetables. There are also lots of opportunities to purchase lovely arts and crafts and listen to buskers. Coffee and breakfast is available on site as well.
Location: Gabriola AGI Hall, South Road, Gabriola Island
Time: Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00
Website: Gabriola Farmers Market

Gabriola Sunday Market
Every Sunday in July and August on the far side of Gabriola Island in Silva Bay vendors from the Island and Nanaimo and region get together to sell their local goods. You can find everything from locally organic produce, to handy crafts and much more. Enjoy some live music and spend a day on Gabriola Island.
Location: Silva Bay, Gabriola Island
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Website: Gabriola Sunday Market

Lantzville Farmers Market
Find the best in local foods, products and services. The Lantzville Farmers Market brings premiere vendors from Lantzville, Nanaimo and the surrounding area. Prices are fair, the selection is diverse, the quality is excellent and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. So whether you're local or visiting from out of town, you can expect to feel at home. Location: 7113 Lantzville Road in the St. Phillips Church parking lot
Time: Sundays, 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Website: Lantzville Farmer's Market

Maffeo Sutton Park Market
Newest market in Nanaimo, sponsored by the SCARF Charity which is a society for the care of abused or rejected exotic felines. Over 20 vendors. Location: Maffeo Sutton Park, downtown Nanaimo
Time: Thursdays, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Nanaimo Summerhill Place Apartment Progress

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Nanaimo Summerhill Place Apartment Progress

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Townsite Road view - 4th floor on

View off Dufferin

Summerhill Place Apartment Building Progressing

Nanaimo's stock of new residential apartments will be increased by 103 units when this 4 storey frame building on Summerhill Place comes onto the market.

The building's address is on Summerhill Place which comes off of Dufferin but the back of the building is fronting Townsite Road near Bowen Road.

When this building was first proposed some parking concerns were expressed by nearby neighbours as the owner/developer had sought a relaxation of parking stalls required per unit. The building is likely eyeing staff working at nearby NRGH and any of a number of medical professional buildings in the neighbourhood as future tenants.

Summerhill Place Apartments in Nanaimo, BC

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Summerhill Place Apartment Building - Nanaimo

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Starting the 4th storey

Island Framing Company Kept Busy

Another empty Nanaimo lot gets filled in

Nanaimo's stock of new residential apartments will be increased by 103 units when this 4 storey frame building on Summerhill Place comes onto the market.

The building's address is on Summerhill Place which comes off of Dufferin but the back of the building is fronting Townsite Road near Bowen Road.

When this building was first proposed some parking concerns were expressed by nearby neighbours as the owner/developer had sought a relaxation of parking stalls required per unit. The building is likely eyeing staff working at nearby NRGH and any of a number of medical professional buildings in the neighbourhood as future tenants.