Strong Vision Help Parkshore Team Make Nanaimo’s Harbourview District The Next Big Thing
NANAIMO – Michael Parker and partner Bill Xing formed Parkshore Projects Ltd. in 2017 with the specific goal of developing commercial and multi-family buildings in the South End of Nanaimo.
With bold planning and a clear vision, they quickly learned there was a calling for just such an endeavor.
Michael Parker had over twenty years of construction experience under his belt before launching Parkshore Projects
Explains Parker, “Bill and I embarked on a land acquisition strategy through 2017 to 2018. Once the land holdings reached critical mass, we hired D’Ambrosio architecture + urbanism from Victoria to design the master plan vision of Parkshore.
As Parkshore we launched the first condo project, the Outlook building, a 36-unit five-storey ocean-view condo, which sold out in less than two months. We realized then that there was a serious market for the South End or as we have rebranded it; The Harbourview District.”
Bringing over twenty years in the construction industry, Parker’s experience has only bolstered Parkshore’s profile since then. With over twenty-five employees between development, construction, sales and marketing, today Parkshore is weeks from completion of the Outlook building, and soon breaking ground on Prospect, their next two buildings.
Their Principal Architect, Matthew Hansen also has three other buildings in various stages of design.
In short, Parkshore is thriving, and with good reason.
The Prospect building, seen here in render and set to break ground soon
“We treat each individual condominium as a custom home, describes Parker. “We know that once we turn over the keys, we want the homeowner to have pride in the finished product they purchased. Also, because our land holdings in the Harbourview District represent nearly 10 years’ worth of development and sales, we are committed to the area and maintaining the quality we have started. The City of Nanaimo has been a big supporter of the design and finish quality and have made it the standard for all developments.”
With the support of D’Ambrosio architecture + urbanism, Michael and partner Bill Xing envisioned the Harbourview District, full of unique multi-family homes and commercial developments
Parker’s respect for the uniqueness of Nanaimo’s South End was born in the transformation he witnessed as a former resident of Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver, where he saw the highly-industrialized and rough-edged area bloom into one of the most desirous waterfront communities in Canada.
Elaborates Parker, “The geography of Lower Lonsdale never changed, however, through mindful development the vibrancy and community revitalized the area. We see the same opportunity for the Harbourview District. We aren’t looking to homogenize it. We love the eclectic authenticity of the neighbourhood and the people that live here. There is a real existing pride of community in the area and our goal is to add to that and make it the most desirable neighbourhood in Nanaimo.”
A proud BC company, Parkshore is dedicated to highlighting the benefits of multi-family living spaces in Nanaimo by showcasing just how much they offer as a residence, combining unique urban living with access to some of the most beautiful natural environments in Canada.
Concludes Parker, “Combined with the worry-free turnkey ability to go away for the weekend or more, it really is a lifestyle that, although perhaps reducing your actual living area, can very much increase your quality of life.”
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