New Westminster townhomes blend heritage-style facades with contemporary living

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All of the bedrooms are on the top floor. Photo by Supplied

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Major appliances are by KitchenAid including a gas cooktop, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and  oven. Photo by Supplied

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The light oak cabinetry seen in the kitchens carries through to the vanities in the bathrooms. The vanity in the primary bathroom has two sinks and provides plenty of drawer storage while the framed mirrors and a display niche with a decorative wall sconce that casts a layer of soft light sets the tone for the space. Oversized 12- by 24-inch terrazzo-style tiles on the floor and shower walls and the textured tile backsplash add the finishing touches.

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As this group of townhomes completes, Shury reflects on the last decade of work to reach this point in the masterplan.

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The Mercer Village lands were assembled from a former school board property (intended but never used for a school), city-owned parcels including a tow yard, dog park, works yard and additional private properties.

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“It’s been a long project in the making,” he says, noting it has taken more than 10 years from acquiring the first parcel of land, completing the extensive planning process, the addition of major servicing infrastructure and site preparation to launch the new community.

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The name of the development traces back to Mercer Street, a central road in the land assembly, coupled with the inspiration of creating a village-like environment.

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Mercer Village offers proximity to the shores of the Fraser River where a boardwalk links to a walking and cycling trail network. Photo by Supplied

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A bathroom with soaker tub and matte black plumbing fixtures in a show suite at Mercer Village. Photo by Supplied

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In the planning phase of the development feedback from local residents noted the lack of shops and services in the area.

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“This idea of village was recognition that we’re completing a community by bringing the shops and services to the neighbourhood in addition to the housing. We want to be that social node, the gathering place,” says Shury.

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“So it’s a locational attribute, but village to me is the more defining term and it’s that central gathering hub and heart of the neighbourhood that we are truly trying to connect, which is sadly the only piece missing out there right now,” he says, adding the vision is to attract an anchor retail tenant, such as a grocer, to the area in a future phase.

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Amenities for Mercer Village focus on outdoor, lifestyle-oriented spaces and leveraging the location’s proximity to the riverfront. Shury says a central amenity area scheduled for phase two will provide a mix of active and passive open spaces — bench seating, play elements and a dedicated dog run with water fountain — all connecting directly to the Stanley Street Greenway and the riverfront boardwalk network.

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Project: Mercer Village

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Project address: 388 Duncan St., New Westminster

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Developer: Platform Properties and Domus Homes

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Architect: Ciccozzi Architecture

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Interior designer: Ross & Company Interiors

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Project size: 146 townhomes and 14 commercial-residential units

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Number of bedrooms: 3-bedroom; 3-bedroom and den

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Price: $929,900 — $1,329,900

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Unit size: 1,284 — 1,566 square feet

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Sales centre: 260 Ewen Ave., New Westminster

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Centre hours: Saturday — Tuesday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment

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Phone: 604-780-5087

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