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Reprinted from Boomer Golf News

Boomer Golf News, November 6, 2007

Vancouver Island resort launches

$200-million green condominium/hotel

By Peter Blais

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada - Developer Marine Drive Properties Ltd. has launched construction of  175 hotel/condominium suites at its Wyndansea Oceanfront Golf Resort featuring an oceanfront Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course located in the community of Long Beach, where the Pacific Rim National Park dominates the majority of oceanfront land.

Wyndansea is expected to be sought-after oceanfront real estate because of its approach to becoming among the most environmentally sustainable resorts in North America.
 
“We have found putting the effort into building a green hotel/condominium is both the right thing to do and in line with today’s high expectations among homebuyers to be environmentally sensitive,” said Scott Henderson, spokesman for dHz Media, which is helping promote the resort. 

“The green movement is touching everything — style, fashion, music, real estate, It has become woven into society, In many ways Wyndansea is being built on principles of luxury and sustainability. Those buying into the property fortunately have the resources to help sustain the green movement. From the perspective of developers, whether or not to be a sustainable community was not an option. It was a necessity considering the natural beauty of the resort is what will attract people to the area. ”

Wyndansea is a 370-acre, master-planned resort located on 5.6 kilometers of coastline, a 25-minute float plane ride from Victoria and 35 minutes from the city of Vancouver. Troon Golf manages the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club of Canada. Other amenities include a deep-water marina, world-class spa, tennis and fitness facilities and resort clubhouse.
 
Construction of the hotel/condominium complex starts late this fall. The resort is planning to use renewable energy systems such as seawater geo-thermal exchange, tidal power, and photo-voltaic energy. It is also integrating state-of-the-art Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) sustainable design practices for the entire resort including buildings, interiors and furnishings, pathways, roads and services.

Every suite comes with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean.  Owners can opt-in to a rental management program for revenue purposes. The hotel/condominium features furnished penthouse suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites and studios.

Exclusive listing agent S&P Destination Properties represents the hotel/condominium offering and will soon launch a reservation program once the hotel brand and operator is announced.
 
“We’ve seen a massive response so far,” said S&P Sales Director JP Turner. “Potential buyers know sustainability is not a fad. It is about the future,” 
 
Hotel-resort specialist Ron Lea of Folio Architecture is the architect for the hotel.  Lea’s portfolio includes the Fairmont Waterfront and Chateau Whistler. 

Some sustainable principles, design features, and practices include: promote use and reuse of regional materials; protect and restore open spaces; furnish with regionally produced furniture; landscape with indigenous, drought-tolerant plants; manage storm-water runoff, construct wetlands and vegetate filter areas; reduce heat-island effect on non-roof areas and green (vegetated) roofs; install low-flow plumbing fixtures; finish interiors with low volatile organic compound (VOC) plants, emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, carpets, and wood products
 
The Signature Course is believed to be the first on Vancouver Island to work with Audubon International (AI), the non-profit environmental organization that promotes environmental stewardship and sustainability in more than 24 countries on five continents. As an Audubon International Signature Program member, Wyndansea has developed a natural resource management plan to certify a sustainable approach to building and maintaining its course.

For more information visit the Wyndansea website or call 888-898-8568.

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