Hot Property – What does the Future Hold for Canada’s Ski Town Real Estate
Imagine Whistler without snow but for the lower altitude ski areas of Whistler Mountain it was already starting in 2007. It is not only a possibility, but we have seen in this year’s Olympic coverage there seems a constant flow of flippant comments about Rain and Fog. Impacts are so pressing that resort operators have been looking to climate forecasters to help them mitigate risk and creatively plan for future business success. Real Estate holdings, Mountain operations, development and profitability are on the table. For the benefit of the planet, both skiers and resorts are beginning to undergo intense reconciliation.
World ski Mecca Whistler BC was the host location for the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia’s Conference (REIBC) on the Effects of Climate Change on Real Estate a few years ago. While there I had the pleasure of attending a series of expert talks presented by Insurance companies and scientists. As a lifetime skier and snowboard fanatic, I was saddened to hear that the future of many of the world’s ski resorts are not only at risk, but are bracing themselves for lasting decline in natural ski conditions. According to the Arthur deJong, Spokesperson for Whistler Resort, “within projected 4 degree increase in global average temperature we anticipate the closure of 75% of the world’s ski resorts”. This should come as no surprise with mounting awareness of accelerated world wide glacial melting and general atmospheric warming. The question weighing on my mind is ‘what are the implications for real estate holdings as a result of the hard-hitting messages from scientific researchers evaluating impacts of climate change on real estate in BC; from insurance and liability to food security and drought the risks are mounting’.
When invented in 1959 Mini was created with a single engineering goal. Get 4 Adults from A to B as efficiently as possible.
When I was a kid my dad had a mini that he raced - upgraded with Jaguar Carbs etc.
I am happy BMW is grounding it’s brand in the foundation of Mini’s Brand Excellence, Efficiency, meet EVOLVE - Awesome! (I ride a bike).
Bicycle Realtors: The Next Generation in Real Estate Marketing?
Bicycle Realtors: The Next Generation in Real Estate Marketing?
23rd July 2008
Author: M Shane
They’re mean. They’re green. And they’re going to help you buy your next house. There are a growing number of realtors who are taking green home buying to the next step and using bicycles to show their clients potential places to hang their helmets.
pick up pal [pik-uhp-pal] - noun
a global eco-friendly transportation revolution that connects drivers, passengers, and packages
with the places they need to go www.pickuppal.com
smartliving St. Lawrence Wins 2007 Green Toronto Award!
The results are in and smartliving St. Lawrence (slSL) has officially been recognized by the City of Toronto for making a real difference in fostering a greener environment, a healthier community and a stronger local economy for the residents, businesses and community groups in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood.
What:
Join http://www.EvolutionGreen.com and key (Human Capital) Sponsor Green Neighbours 21 (GN21.ca) for a celebration of community, greenspace and the environment at the first annual Strawberries and Asparagus Festival. There will be Music, Food, a GET-Smart Fair, Solar Cook Off and Farmers Market. For more details visit http://www.EvolutionGreen.com and click “Events”.
Where:
Strawberries and Asparagus will be held near the Cedarvale Children’s Garden, North of the Tennis Courts and in the Parkette at the North end of Arlington Ave. This Event is Free. Everyone is welcome. This event continues a 7 year tradition honouring the 36th anniversary of Cedarvale Ravine not being a highway.
The ability to provide for the needs of the world’s current population without damaging the ability of future generations to provide for themselves. When a process is sustainable, it can be carried out over and over without negative environmental effects or impossibly high costs to anyone involved.
Source: SustainableTable.Org
Date: Monday, Feb. 26th
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: St. Michael’s College School, Lecture Hall
1515 Bathurst St. (east side of Bathurst, north of St. Clair)
1 - Local economy, including food and business issues
2 - Education and Awareness
3 - EcoFair
4 - Political Advocacy
5 - Communications (website, newsletters, green directory)
Please join us to discuss what we can do as individuals and as a community to help protect our environment. Bring your ideas, concerns, interests, experience, creativity, energy and community spirit, and meet some of your neighbours. Together we can make a difference!
Date: Monday, February 5, 2007
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: 747 St. Clair Ave. W. (south side of St. Clair, just west of Rushton, enter through Joe Mihevc’s office)
There are several common wisdoms, which advise people to pursue excellence rather than size. Some of my favorites are “keep it simple”, “less is more”, and “it’s the quality of the job not the size of the tool”. My neighbour with the super-sized SUV might disagree, but I believe that “Small is the Big of the Future”, and I think his mantra belongs in our popular vernacular – please pass it on if it works for you and the people you know. Learn more about who I am and what I do at http://www.ChrisChopik.com
Chris Chopik
Director of Evolution and Realtor
Chris is a Toronto Real Estate Board Instructor
Email or call Chris at 416-993-4870
if you want to discuss real estate issues
Green Real Estate Training
or Green Building Consultation Services
Interested in getting involved or have a question for our team? Contact us at: chris@evolutiongreen.com
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