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Presentation to the Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference ITS ABOUT THE NUMBERS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE FIRST STEPS IN DEVELOPING AN APARTMENT BUILDING In the old days Michael, the coins from the washers and dryers were the


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Presentation to the

Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference

IT’S ABOUT THE NUMBERS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE FIRST STEPS IN DEVELOPING AN APARTMENT BUILDING

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“Michael, the coins from the washers and dryers were the difference between positive and negative cash flow.” M J Wosk

In the old days…

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❖ 110,000+ suites in Metro Vancouver ❖ 3,100+ purpose-built buildings~2061 owners ❖ 1780+ buildings in Vancouver of which 280+ mid/high rise ❖ average age of purpose-built rental buildings: 60+years

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64% of units less than 320 sq.ft.

“Living in these units will be like living in a coffin”

Alderman Jonathan Baker

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However municipalities must decrease their minimum suite sizes. 440 sq.ft. is too large

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The first purpose-built rental project in West Vancouver in over 40 years

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Modify building and fire codes so we can start building small apartment buildings again

An older building in Vancouver

A new building in Calgary

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Consider relocatable modular housing on vacant lots

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Temporary modular housing project in Vancouver (Opening Ceremony)

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Vancouver’s new West End Plan allows infill apartments along laneways

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MORTGAGE HELPERS IN THE SKY: The second bedroom has its own door to corridor and can have its own small kitchen

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Michael Geller Architect AIBC, FCIP, RPP www.gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com www.michaelgeller.ca

Conclusion: In absence of senior government programs we need to create innovative solutions. Now it’s time to hear from our panelists!