about cowan point
Our vision for Cowan Point is to create a new neighbourhood on South Bowen which includes:
- 173 residential units with housing types and styles to fit a variety of lifestyles,
- 9-hole public golf course,
- 20-room inn with restaurant/pub,
- golf course clubhouse,
- public waterfront park at Seymour Bay,
- extensive public trail network that links the golf course with surrounding residences,
- covenants for environmental protection of creeks, coastal bluffs, raptor trees, and wetlands,
- small commercial centre,
- pedestrian ferry from Seymour Bay to downtown Vancouver,
- waterfront retreat.
The Cowan Point development is located at the southeast corner of Bowen Island (see a satellite image showing the location). The development and golf course covers an area of approximately 200 hectares (500 acres). The first phase of development includes 48 lots (22 in Phase 1A and 26 in Phase 1B).
Phase 1A of Cowan Point is completely sold out, and properties in the Phase 1B subdivisions are currently available for sale (see Properties for Sale).
What's New
House sold at 967 Cowan Point Drive. Remaining properties in Phase 1 available for sale. For details, see Properties for Sale.
Details about our Rezoning Application are available.
On July 9, 2010 we published an ad entitled "The Value of Real Estate on Bowen Island: Thoughts and Observations" noting that real estate values rise where people want to live. Vancouver is still considered a real estate bargain compared with other desirable places in the world to live. That simple fact will become the force that will ultimately shape real estate values on Bowen Island. The challenge remains to plan for housing forms for citizens with modest means. We are working on some models in an effort to break through the current barrier of non affordability. On April 30, 2010 we published an ad entitled "Living on an Island" in which we discussed some of the benefits and challenges specific to island living -- especially on Bowen Island which is so close to the City of Vancouver and its scenic neighbourhoods. On April 16, 2010 we published an ad entitled "A Call for Civic Pride", suggesting that civic pride would dictate that the first impression of Snug Cove, the gateway to Bowen Island, should reflect the soul and spirit of Bowen Island and its citizens. Unfortunately the Cove has lost much of its earlier charm -- something should to be done about that.
In 2009 and 2010 we published articles about Bowen's future, the current review of the Official Community Plan, land economics and affordability, the meaning of community, creating a sustainable community, local economy, the idea of density transfer and its relationship to sustainability - those articles can be found on the Media section of this website.
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