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Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution A World of Opportunity
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Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 1 Table of Contents
A Message from Premier Christy Clark...... 3 Mayor’s Message...... 4 All About Langford...... 5 New Partnerships – leading the way!...... 7 Sports and Recreation...... 9 The Arts Scene...... 14 Shop till you drop!...... 15 School Days: kindergarten to post-grad...... 16 Royal Roads University...... 18 Getting Around Town...... 20 Welcome to the neighbourhood!...... 21 District 49 – Vancouver Island’s largest comprehensive mixed use destination...... 25 Langford and the knowledge-based economy ...... 26 Executive Summary: live the lifestyle in Langford...... 27 Let’s hear from Langford’s business leaders!...... 32 Acknowledgments...... 32
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Invest in your Future - Invest in Langford: Live, Work and Play
당신의 미래에 투자하세요 – 랭포트는 일하며 즐기는 삶을 사는데 최적화된 곳입니다.
Invierta en su futuro - Invierta en Langford: Viva, Trabaje y Disfrute
投资兰弗 – 投资未来：安居、乐业、享受的最佳选择。
2 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 3 Mayor’s Message
In less than 10 years, the City of Langford has earned a national reputation as one of the most innovative cities in Canada. Under the direction of a dedicated, extremely motivated Council, Langford has earned national awards and recognition by reducing red tape for businesses and streamlining processes for development and commerce. A spirit of cooperation with the business and development communities, coupled with overwhelming support from residents has made it possible for Langford to make civic improvements that are the talk of the region.
World class recreational facilities, an award-winning trails system, diverse, affordable housing options, including market-driven offerings for senior residents, the best shopping, and entertainment amenities – these attributes have transformed Langford into the perfect place to raise a family, expand or move an existing business or open a new one.
Council’s commitment to create the kind of community that has the best of everything for everyone has forged Langford into one of the most progressive, desirable cities in Canada. Residents have embraced the changes with enthusiasm, and are excited about improvements that have fostered employment opportunities for them and their children in the future.
More and more businesses are looking to call this vibrant community home because of what we have to offer. Our proven track record as a municipality that works with business to get things done has created jobs and opportunities that have a positive impact on our community. Langford’s professional, hardworking staff will work diligently to make it work for you. Have a look at the testimonials on page 32 from local businesses and successful enterprises and you will understand why a move to Langford is the best decision for you, your company and your future. I don’t think you will find another city that has as much to offer and goes the extra mile to make it happen for you.
If you are planning to visit Vancouver Island please “Langford is the best decision for you, your company and your future. I don’t think call me – I’d love to take you to lunch, show you you will find another city that has as much to offer.” around our community and let you see what we offer businesspeople like you. Langford (랭포드)는 당신의 회사, 그리고 미래의 최선의 선택이 될 것입니다. 그 어떤 도시에서도 이 이상의 것을 찾기는 어려울 것입니다.
Mayor Stewart Young “Langford es la mejor decisión para usted, su empresa y su futuro. Yo creo que no encontrará otra ciudad que tenga tanto que ofrecerle.”
“兰弗市是您个人、公司、以及未来的最佳选择。我很难想象还有比它更为 全面的城市。”
4 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford All About Langford
In 1992, the City of Langford became a municipal district, and in 2003 was designated a city. Since then it has grown at an astonishing rate; it is in fact one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. From 2006 to 2011, Langford’s population growth was 30 per cent (to 29,228) at a time when Canada’s average growth rate was just 5.9 per cent. Private dwellings increased correspondingly; at 11,680, the 2011 census shows an increase Seattle via Kenmore Air. Two well-established members of Langford’s business community of 35 per cent since 2006, against a national increase of just 7.1 per cent. provide excellent airport limousine service.
Langford is a family-oriented community with a median age of 37.5 - lower than that of Langford welcomes large retail and wholesale stores, and light industrial enterprises. This both BC and Canada as a whole. The number of families in the community has grown 29.2 attracts satellite small businesses, from locally owned boutiques to national franchises. per cent since 2006. It has given Langford a solid commercial tax base that fuels innovative policies: a very streamlined re-zoning process, and an Official Community Plan (OCP) that encourages Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Langford enjoys 2,000 hours of sunshine live-work condominiums. annually, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The shadow of the Olympic Mountains means an annual rainfall of less than half that of Vancouver! It is the urban core Langford has a solid commercial tax base which fuels innovative policies. of the West Shore, also known as the Western Communities. 랭포트는 혁신적인 정책에 힘을 가할 탄탄한 상업세시스템을 가지고 있습니다. Victoria Airport (YYJ) is just a short fifteen-minute flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and then a half-hour drive to Langford City Hall. Direct flights to cities along Langford tiene una sólida base fiscal comercial que impulsa políticas innovadoras. the US west coast leave from YYJ. Harbour Air operates floatplane flights from Victoria’s downtown inner harbour to downtown Vancouver – a 30-minute trip, and an hour to 兰弗市稳定的商业税收，为市府的创新发展策略提供了有力保障。
6 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford New Partnerships – leading the way!
The City of Langford is an excellent choice for investors; clear economic development Langford has a strong, and well-earned, reputation for welcoming business and goals guarantee jobs for residents today and on into the future. Its mission is to: development. The City has reduced development fees and wait-times significantly to encourage investment. Experienced city officials make it easy for new businesses, • Simplify bureaucracy through innovation, flexibility, and teamwork. developers and investors to quickly navigate the necessary paperwork to relocate a • Create a vibrant community. business, start a new one, or expand an existing venture. • Enhance economic development. • Build world-class recreation facilities. Mayor Young takes a personal interest in ensuring City staff facilitates solutions for • Improve transportation and infrastructure. investors. This can-do approach has been at the heart of Langford’s phenomenal • Build solid partnerships with the business and development community. growth, its ability to attract developers and build world-class sports and recreational
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 7 facilities. When your delegation is planning its visit to Vancouver Island, please make time for Mayor Young to take you to lunch and show you our community.
Recent growth has attracted a significant amount of both commercial and residential housing development, making Langford the retail centre of the West Shore. Big Box stores, often employing more than 1,000 people, have been attracted to the city; this in turn has attracted secondary and tertiary businesses. In the future, commercial development growth is expected to match that of residential. The OCP supports mixed- use, pedestrian-oriented development in the downtown core. Throughout the city, other areas have been designated as village centres, mixed-use employment areas, and neighbourhoods, where commercial development is encouraged.
Many more development areas have been designated as business, or light industrial, including Westshore Town Centre Mall, Millstream Village, Hull’s Field and Goldstream Meadows. Futures sites include South Skirt Mountain and Goldstream Heights.
When your delegation is planning your visit to Vancouver Island, make time for Mayor Young to take you to lunch and show you our community.
당신의 회사대표단이 벤쿠버/아일랜드를 방문시에/Young 시장의 식사대접과 커뮤니티를 직접 소개해드릴 기회가 마련될 것입니다.
Cuando su delegación esté planeando su visita a la isla de Vancouver, haga tiempo en su agenda para que el alcalde Young lo lleve a almorzar y le muestre nuestra comunidad.
贵代表团计划访问温哥华岛期间，市长杨仕途希望与您共进午餐，并共同参 观我市社区。
8 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Sports and Recreation
“If you look across Canada, we have the best recreational facilities for a town this size,” - Mayor Stew Young
City Centre Park In recent years Langford has been recognized for its commitment to providing the very best in sports and recreational facilities to its citizens. Award-winning City Centre Park is an example of an ambitious civic venture. This leading entertainment and recreation complex rose from a bare, dusty, back lot to a family destination for the entire region. It provides a wide variety of facilities:
• Eagle Ridge Community Centre: dry floor arena and Family Fun Park, PlayZone for kids, mini golf and splash-park. • Westhills Stadium: FIFATM-sized artificial turf field, bleachers, luxury box seating. • Westhills Arena: NHL-size ice rink with 400 seats. • Langford Lanes: 20 lanes of 10-pin bowling, restaurant with party rooms.
Langford works with all levels of government, as well as developers. Two-thirds of the financing for the Sportsplex came from the Federal and Provincial governments and represented the largest government grant the City of Langford has received to date ($14.1m).
Aquatic Centre A new $25-30 million aquatic centre is currently under construction. Due for completion fall 2015, the centre is the biggest project in Langford’s history. It emphasizes the City’s commitment to provide world-class recreational opportunities for residents.
Langford – Host City to Rugby Canada In January of 2012, rugby in Canada changed forever when Rugby Canada and the City of Langford partnered to open the Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence (COE) in the city. The facility, already playing host to large events like the IRB Americas Rugby
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 9 Championship (ARC), continues to expand; player residences, dining facilities, study suites, video analysis theatres and hydrotherapy rooms have all been added to the strategic plan.
GM Mike Chu knows the value of the facilities and the opportunities they give Canada’s teams. “With the COE here in Langford, we have centralized training programs,” he says. “Our athletes are already seeing the benefits of training together every day. The Centre facilitates coaching, sports medicine, strength training, and conditioning our teams for peak performance. Competitors are pouring huge resources into their high performance programs. Canada is such a huge country centralizing our athletes and coaching staff makes sense, strategically and financially. The planned High Performance Centre will provide a world class facility for all our national programs.”
Canada’s age-grade teams, like the Under-20 squad who have competed at the World Junior Trophy, have trained at the COE, as have the BC Bears of the Canadian Rugby Championship. In addition to bringing IRB events like the ARC to Langford, the Centre has hosted programs for Canada’s outstanding men’s and women’s Sevens teams; both will be medal threats in 2016 at the Rio Olympics.
International rugby is increasingly competitive; standing still is not an option. The COE brings huge value to Rugby Canada’s stakeholders. It is an invaluable addition to the training arsenal of Canada’s high performance program – a point of pride for Canadian rugby supporters everywhere.
The planned High Performance Centre will provide a world class facility for all our national programs.
랭포드의/High Performance Center 는 모든/국가프로그램에 세계최고수준의 시설을 제공합니다.
El Centro de Alto Rendimiento planeado en Langford, proporcionará una instalación de clase mundial para todos nuestros programas nacionales.
筹建中的高性能训练中心将为全国各类体育项目提供世界级的场地设施。
10 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford
Golf If you love to golf, you’ll love Langford. The city is home to three world- class golf courses, with several more within a few minutes drive. There’s no other city in Canada offering 36-holes of Nicklaus Design golf. The 6,900- yard Mountain Course at Bear Mountain is set atop a 1,100-foot mountain, with dramatic elevation changes and incredible views. It has been called one of the most awe-inspiring courses in North America. The similar length Valley Course was built on slightly flatter terrain and is less challenging than its sibling; it is though, every bit as exciting to play.
Olympic View Golf Club was rated the 20th best golf experience in Canada and USA West, by Fairways and Greens magazine in 2006. Golf Course Ranking Magazine and Score Golf Magazine have also featured it in the top 35 public golf courses and top 50 of all golf courses in Canada.
12 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Parks, Lakes and Trails It has been said that Langford is blessed, it seems to have it all; industrial and commercial centres, top quality retail, world-class sports facilities, an incredible diversity of housing in a variety of neighbourhoods, and on top of all this, it’s surrounded by the most amazing natural beauty.
Within its boundaries are Glen Lake, Langford Lake and Florence Lake that provide great walking, fishing, boating and swimming opportunities. It has ten major parks including Goldstream, a rare bastion of old-growth forest, with a picnic area, a salmon river, a waterfall and its crowning glory, spectacular Mount Finlayson with numerous trails leading to its summit. Nearby, Mt. Wells, a 123-hectare wilderness park, offers hikers a steep and challenging climb to its almost 1,200 foot summit. For a less strenuous climb, Mill Hill Regional Park’s 660-foot summit is an urban oasis of Garry oaks and fir trees, all rewarded by spectacular views from the top.
A Green Pedestrian Highway provides continuous cycling and pedestrian paths that connect Langford’s downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods. Sports parks are dotted around the city, and teams can be seen in earnest competition every evening and weekend.
Langford residents are never short of outdoor activities and always close to nature.
Langford … seems to have it all, surrounded by the most amazing natural beauty.
랭포트는 모든 것을 갖춘 곳, 그리고 가장 아름다운 자연미에 둘러쌓인 곳입니다.
Langford ... parece tenerlo todo, rodeado de la más increíble belleza natural.
兰弗 ， 一座应有尽有的城市，自然美景环绕。
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 13 serves the cultural development needs of the City of Langford The Arts Scene and neighbouring municipalities. Looking forward, community outreach sessions championed Langford recognizes the role the arts play in creating a vibrant by the City call for a theatre and performing arts centre to and sustainable community. This picturesque region is the be built to complement the world-class recreational facilities creative home to one of the highest per capita number of artists Langford’s residents and visitors presently enjoy. Mayor Young in Canada, driving a variety of events and activities and forging is teaming up with members of the arts, education, business, an energetic cultural economy. and philanthropic sectors to explore the potential for building a new cultural destination for this fast growing region. The city has an over 40-year history of producing musical theatre, and a burgeoning emerging arts scene. Many of Langford’s young talents have gone on to enjoy international success. “Mayor and Council recognize the value of culture to happy, healthy and prosperous communities,” Cindy Moyer, President, Each summer the city sponsors weekly Music in the Park WestShore Arts Council. performances. Members of the public can enjoy relaxed West Shore (웨스트쇼어) 문화예술위원, 위원장 Cindy afternoons of free entertainment by talented local artists. Moyer 는 이렇게 말합니다. “랭포트의 시장과 위원회는 행복하고, 건강하며 번창되는 커뮤니티를 만들기위해 Festivals, art exhibitions and creative programs take place year- 최선을 다할 것입니다.” round, supported through collaboration with the community arts council and local businesses. “We are enormously grateful “El alcalde y el Consejo reconocen el valor de la cultura para la felicidad, salud y prosperidad de la sociedad,” Cindy Moyer, for the ongoing support of the City and our thriving business Presidente, Consejo de las Artes West Shore. community. Mayor and Council recognize the value of culture to happy, healthy and prosperous communities, and do everything “兰弗市的市长及市议会，非常肯定文化事业对于 they can to provide a strong foundation for its success,” 本地社区繁荣稳定所发挥的重要作用。”- 西海岸艺 Cindy Moyer, President, WestShore Arts Council. The Council 术协会主席辛蒂·摩尔。
Photo: Gunnar Freyr Steinsson
14 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Shop till you drop!
Langford believes commerce and sustainability are inextricably linked and has gone out of its way to encourage a rich variety of retail opportunities. Over the last dozen or so years, the city has become a shopping destination for not only Greater Victoria, but the rest of Vancouver Island. Langford is home to many big-box stores including Home Depot, Rona, Future Shop, Home Outfitters and the region’s only Costco. It also has boutique stores, many well-known national retail chains and numerous coffee shops for weary shoppers. New retail centres continually crop up, offering an increasing diversity of offerings. Although there are many places to shop, three main shopping areas draw the crowds.
Millstream Village Goldstream Village A large number of big chain retailers, restaurants and smaller chain stores offer everything This charming enclave offers residents and visitors a slower pace – a chance to stop for from office supplies to electronics, home renovation supplies and decor, pet paraphernalia, a coffee underneath swaying palm trees (due to Langford’s balmy climate), visit clothing, shoes, groceries, flooring and furniture. Costco anchors this retail hub. boutiques, stroll past the fountain, or have a leisurely lunch. Saturdays, in spring and summer, there is an outdoor farmers’ market selling local organic produce in this trendy urban environment. … the city has become a shopping destination for not only Greater Victoria, but the rest of Vancouver Island. Westshore Town Centre Langford’s popular shopping mall has everything from a seven screen, state-of-the-art, “ …이 도시는 이제 빅토리아 도시 뿐만이 아닌, 벤쿠버 아일렌드 전체의 쇼핑번화가로 자리잡았습니다.” digital movie theatre, to restaurants and coffee shops, grocery stores, banks, independent retailers and big-box stores. Westshore Town Centre mall has indoor and outdoor access …la ciudad se ha convertido en un destino de compras no sólo para Victoria, sino para el with ample free parking. Currently 75 stores and services call the mall home, with more resto de la isla de Vancouver. arriving as the mall and surrounding commercially zoned land continue to be developed. 本市已成为大维多利亚甚至整个温哥华岛的购物首选地之一。
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 15 School Days: kindergarten to post-grad
Architectural rendering - school opening 2015
The Canadian education system is one of the best in the 800-student high school (also grades nine through twelve) in neighbouring Colwood. Both world; provincially, BC is one of the strongest provinces according to PISA (Programme for schools are scheduled to open in September 2015; they will share a common timetable, International Student Assessment). Sixty-five countries and economies took part in PISA and feature small learning communities, student commons, and hi-tech learning centres. 2012. Over half a million 15-year-old students, including 21,000 Canadians, were tested Belmont Secondary School, in partnership with nearby Camosun College, offers dual- on their skills and knowledge in three core-learning areas: mathematics, reading, and credit courses that allow students the opportunity to leave high school with a first-year science. The report shows Canadian students rank among the best in the world. Only nine university credit for at least one university semester. It also offers advance placement countries and economies performed better than Canada in mathematics, four in reading, through standardized testing to assist students in securing entry to leading post secondary and seven in science. institutions across North America.
With incredible growth in population, replacement of the aging Belmont Secondary School Belmont has been designed to allow students to take courses in anything they are passionate is underway, with a state-of-the-art, 13,355m2 comprehensive high school (grades nine about: academic, athletic, artistic, a trade, or a vocation. The school also offers ELL (English through twelve) housing 1,200 students. School District 62 is also building a new 11,268m2 Language Learning) support to 50-60 students a year, mostly from Pacific Rim countries.
16 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford For Langford’s pre-schoolers, there are many pre-kindergarten and daycare options. There are five excellent elementary schools to choose from in the city. Several world-class private schools (for boarders or day students) are available in the Greater Victoria area.
The region offers a plethora of post-secondary opportunities for learners with two leading universities and a community college within 17 kilometres of downtown Langford.
Camosun College is BC’s most comprehensive community college. It serves more than 18,500 learners each year at its two beautiful Greater Victoria campuses, offering over 160 different certificate, diploma, and bachelor degree programs. The College also welcomes more than 800 international students per year from 60 countries and enjoys an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence. “Camosun emphasizes applied learning experiences and we pride ourselves on an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence,” says President Kathryn Laurin. “We offer a welcoming learning environment that is truly nurturing, challenging and leading-edge.”
University of Victoria is ranked 11th globally and number one in Canada among universities less than 50 years old by Times Higher Education (THE). It also ranks in THE’s elite global list of the top 200 universities, approximately one per cent of the world’s best educational institutions.
President Jamie Cassels, says, “UVic is a high-powered research university, a diverse and welcoming community, with a beautiful west coast campus, it fosters an institution- wide commitment to the environment. Big enough to have an international presence, it is small enough that students develop a lifelong connection with friends and mentors.”
Less than 3 kilometres from Langford’s Goldstream Village is Royal Roads University The region offers two universities and a college within 17 kilometres of (RRU). Situated on 230 hectares of an old-growth forested site next to the ocean, downtown Langford. RRU has been providing applied post-secondary education since 1995 to working 랭포트 다운타운에서 17 키로 이내에 두 대학교와 하나의 컬리지가 자리잡고 professionals from Canada and around the globe. “Royal Roads continues to be at the 있습니다. forefront of change,” says President Allan Cahoon. “RRU’s strength is in our differences; our innovative learning and teaching model is catching the attention of universities La región ofrece dos universidades y una escuela técnica dentro de un radio de around the world.” 17 kilómetros del centro de Langford.
距兰弗市中心17公里的范围内，就有两所大学和一所专科学院。
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 17 Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is a place that changes lives. Certainly the setting is memorable: an oceanfront 568-acre campus with historic formal gardens, a bird sanctuary, forested wilderness and a centrepiece stone castle built in the early 1900s by coal magnate James Dunsmuir. Even more impressive for students than a rejuvenating stroll on the grounds or the stunning views across the strait to the snowy Olympic Mountains, is the exciting world of opportunities that appear when they apply knowledge learned at Royal Roads.
18 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Royal Roads has a history of leadership and learning excellence that goes back to 1940, when it first became a military college to train Canadian officers. RRU was created as a public university in 1995 and it pioneered the concept of blended learning. Students take a combination of online courses and short, intensive on- campus instruction residencies. Now the university welcomes doctoral, masters and undergrad students from all over Canada, as well as a strong and growing international body of students.
It offers a variety of learning options to suit both new students to Canada and mid- career learners. Faculty are practitioners with expertise in many areas including ethical business leadership, global management, international and intercultural communications, the changing needs of human resources professionals and disaster and emergency management response.
The more than 20,500 alumni are active in 60 countries. With knowledge and skills attained at Royal Roads, they are making an impact. Recent grads have helped improve small businesses in Mongolia and Tanzania, and improved educational opportunities for young women in Afghanistan; others are building resiliency and human security in countries around the world.
On the local scene, Royal Roads is involved with Vancouver Island economic development groups building a 50-year plan for sustainability. Faculty and student researchers also work directly with organizations to research and identify People, purpose, place: Royal Roads University, a powerful agent for change in the world. challenges they face and then suggest solutions. Organizations benefit and prosper from the solutions offered; students benefit from the application of their 우수한 인재양성,혁신적인 교육과정, 최고의 교육환경: 로얄로즈대학교는 세상을 learning while they attain their degrees. 변화시키는 통로입니다.
Personas, Propósito, Posición: Royal Roads University, un poderoso agente de cambio en el mundo.
以人为本、特色办学、优美校园: 皇家大学，改变世界的强势源动力。
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 19 Getting Around Town
The City of Langford straddles the Trans-Canada Highway, fifteen kilometres north of Victoria, at the junction of Highway 14, the geographical centre of the city’s two main areas of development. The community enjoys excellent highway access. Commuter rail is regarded as an important component of Langford’s transportation Several new roads have recently been built, connecting the new residential and system. The City is actively engaged in discussions with all levels of government to bring commercial developments in Langford to the Trans-Canada Highway. Still more are either this form of transport back to Langford, after an absence of many years. The downtown underway, or planned. rail station is ready and waiting and the Westhills master-planned green community has integrated commuter rail into its planning. Langford puts great importance on an efficient, safe and green, multi-modal transportation system. This has resulted in exciting initiatives including the much-loved Trolley system, a green pedestrian highway criss-crossing the community, redbrick Invest in Langford - live, work, play sidewalks and excellent access to public transit. 랭포드에 투자하세요 – 일하고 즐기는 삶, 최고의 선택이 될 것입니다. “I first got the idea for a free trolley system from looking at small towns in the U.S. and in particular, talking to people in Santa Barbara, California. Our trollies have proven to be Invierta en Langford: Viva, Trabaje y Disfrute a sustainable, accessible and very popular method of promoting public transportation in 投资兰弗 – 尽情安居、乐业、享受。 Langford.” Mayor Young
20 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Welcome to the neighbourhood!
Langford has a wide diversity of residential areas to suit people of all ages; from those who want the vibrancy of a trendy urban environment or a suburban family neighbourhood, to those who prefer a modern luxury home nestled amid mountains and forest, or overlooking a world-class golf course. Langford is also justly proud of its affordable housing program; launched in 2004, it provides affordable housing in many of the City’s new housing developments.
Langford’s Trendy Downtown Nowhere can you see Langford’s vision for the future more clearly than along Goldstream Avenue. It epitomizes Langford’s future: exciting, vibrant, family-oriented, safe, young and hip. Funky, urban, residential developments line the redbrick sidewalks, looking more California than Canada. Coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants all add to the liveability of this fun, pedestrian friendly, city centre. During the summer months, Goldstream Farmers’ Market attracts locals and visitors alike giving a festive air to this village-like downtown.
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 21 Westhills – A Master Planned Community The master planned community of Westhills is one of Langford’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, affordability, design excellence and quality construction, Westhills has become an award-winning development. It encompasses 517 acres of rolling sloped lands, knolls, and rocky outcroppings, much of which overlooks Langford Lake.
Westhills homes are designed in a variety of sizes and styles to suit many different family structures. When fully built out, the community will have several thousand residential units consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and condominiums.
The village commercial hub is next to the E&N Rail corridor with a train station built to accommodate future light rail transit to and from Victoria. Two retail centres will supply the neighbourhood with amenities, while live-work spaces will house small businesses offering unique goods and services.
The Westhills community development is one of Langford’s most ambitious projects, and one of the city’s move-to neighbourhoods.
Bear Mountain Bear Mountain lands straddle the City of Langford and the District of the Highlands. The juxtaposition of Langford’s urban vibrancy with the tranquil natural elements in the Highlands offers highly desirable lifestyle choices.
Best known for its golf resort and spa, Bear Mountain Resort is also a residential neighbourhood of luxury homes and condominiums with panoramic views of southern Vancouver Island. Homes are nestled amid mountains and forests, with restaurants, bars and coffee shops and several choices for outdoor activities all a short walk away. Bear Mountain Resort’s newest neighbourhood, Turnberry, offers lots on the ninth hole of the Mountain Course.
This iconic resort was recently purchased by Ecoasis Developments LLP., a specialist in development of residential and resort real estate. “Bear Mountain is a unique facility. Our goal: make it Canada’s finest residential resort community,” says CEO Dan Matthews.
22 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford With quality real estate options, its outstanding amenities and plans to further enhance the facilities with hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and more, Bear Mountain offers resort living every day.
Eagle Ridge Estates sits below Bear Mountain and offers more affordable, large, contemporary, single-family dwellings. Langford’s commercial hub is just a few minutes away featuring a variety of restaurants, national chains, and boutiques.
Happy Valley Happy Valley is both Langford’s agricultural rural heartland and residential neighbourhood on the move, offering highly attractive, yet affordable, family homes. The region’s newest elementary school welcomed students from this area last year.
Thetis Heights Close to Langford’s newest shopping centre Millsteam Village, in a quiet forested area, Thetis Heights is home to Millstream Elementary School; it is one of Langford’s more established neighbourhoods.
South Skirt Mountain Langford’s most recently announced residential development; South Skirt Mountain covers 209 acres and will be built out in phases over an extended period of time. Sustainable design and a respect for the natural environment are the focus for what will be a diverse mix of property types. It is perhaps the most exciting West Shore community in development.
“If you look across Canada, we have the best recreational facilities for a town this size.” Mayor Stew Young.
시장 Stew Young 은 이렇게 말합니다. “캐나다 어느곳에서는 이 정도 크기의 타운에서 저희만한 레크리에이션 시설이 갖춰진 곳은 없습니다. “
“Si usted analiza todo Canadá, tenemos las mejores instalaciones recreativas para una ciudad de este tamaño.” Alcalde Stew Young.
“纵观整个加拿大，在同等规模的城市中，我们拥有最优越的休闲设施” – 市长杨仕途 A Happy Valley Home
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution23 Bear Mountain Resort: A LUXURIOUS GETAWAY
The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria reflects its stunning mountainside hotel’s main dining room, with views of both courses and the distant peaks of location with a casually elegant design. Interiors are cozy yet sophisticated. 156 guest Mt. Baker, features local, westcoast cuisine. It is a well-loved destination for locals and rooms feature both one and two-bedroom suites. Meeting space accommodates groups guests alike. The Masters Lounge and Terrace is the ideal place to relax year round from 16 to 300. with fireside and patio options. The Resort’s most exclusive offering is a breath-taking surprise nestled deep beneath the mountain; The Cellar is the place to gather for wine AN OUTSTANDING GOLF CLUB tastings or private dinners. Bear Mountain Resort stands apart as one of the finest golf resorts anywhere and home to Canada’s only resort with 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf. The Mountain Course is an HEALTH & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 18-hole, par 70 course, carved from rugged terrain with dramatic changes in elevation Bear Mountain’s proximity to Goldstream Provincial Park and Mount Finlayson means a and slope. In June 2009, the adjacent Valley Course opened, featuring wider fairways wide array of choices for activities, including tennis, biking, and hiking. The Mountainside and larger greens. Both courses offer spectacular views of Vancouver Island’s beautiful Athletic Club offers yoga, Pilates, and a variety of other classes in addition to a complete landscape with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, the coastline and Victoria Harbour. weight room and a year-round heated outdoor pool with hot tub and sauna. For the ultimate in relaxation and renewal, Santé Spa offers an extensive menu of services and A DINING DESTINATION signature treatments that will restore your mind, body and spirit. The Westin Bear Mountain features two dining options and one unique wine cellar. The www.bearmountain.ca
24 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford District 49 – Vancouver Island’s largest comprehensive mixed use destination
District 49 is an intelligent community, connecting people and innovation. At its heart lives The Residential District – Live Here a Technology Park, a key element of our infrastructure that supports the knowledge-based Imagine a workweek where you can leave your car in the garage and simply walk to economy. This knowledge-intensive centre creates an environment of collaboration, and from home to work! District 49’s Residential District will provide an assortment promoting the development, transformation and commercialization of ideas. of condominiums and townhouses beautifully designed and strategically placed to optimize convenience. District 49 focuses on three key initiatives: Asia Pacific, Digital Media, Shipbuilding.
Offering tax exemptions and credits, District 49 offers unparalleled support for tenants The Retail District – Shop Here within these booming sectors. Incentives include: Shopping plays an important role in everyone’s everyday life. District 49’s goal is to provide • 10-year municipal property tax exemption a rich urban experience with an eclectic mix of shops and services. Surrounded by Canada’s • Unprecedented permitted building uses fastest growing quadrant, and with excellent access from the Trans Canada Highway, people • 33% tax credit on labour for digital media companies who live, work or visit here, will have a one-stop shopping destination.
The Commercial District – Work Here The Lifestyle District – Play Here Offering innovative zoning, District 49’s mixed-use buildings can fulfill almost any client Amenities such as spas, athletic centres, a regulation FIFA™ soccer field, pubs, theatres, need. Incorporating the very latest in architectural design and technology, District 49 internet cafes and biking/walking trails can be found at almost every corner. District 49 has Commercial District enjoys spectacular views of Langford Lake, the Pacific Ocean, and the been carefully designed to help both residents and workers achieve balance in their lives. snow capped Olympic Mountains.
Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution25 Langford and the Knowledge-Based Economy
Keeping the City of Langford vibrant and growing means developing the knowledge-based economy. Langford has all the ingredients needed to be a leader in this field.
One essential component is our ability to retain and attract skilled talent. The challenge: avoid the so-called “brain drain”, keep our post-secondary graduates here, while enticing experienced professionals to come and make their home in our thriving city.
Race Rocks 3D, a local company of 25 and growing, is an example of a success story in the global knowledge economy. The company attracts capital from its international customers. Using gamification, the firm creates immersive, entertaining training programs and communications for clients. With award-winning, Hollywood-style visual effects and storytelling, RaceRocks brings its expertise to clients in industries such as aerospace, defence, healthcare and LNG.
“Our world-class capabilities provide a competitive advantage to our clients. 100% Canadian, we provide innovative, high tech jobs in Langford.” - Founder and CEO Scott Dewis
26 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Executive Summary: live the lifestyle in Langford.
Langford is the fastest growing municipality in British Columbia and as such, the advantages to you as a business owner, or investor, are clear: • An innovative City Council, partnering with experienced staff skilled at reducing red tape and streamlining processes for development and commerce. • Transportation corridors that keep you easily connected to major hubs in Canada, the United States and across the globe. • Leading edge sports and recreational facilities and a dynamic arts and culture community. • Diverse housing options, all built with environmental sustainability in mind. • Low property tax rates for both business and residential properties. • Tax-fee holidays for qualifying investment projects. • A growing hi-tech sector centered in District 49, where design policies are targeted at achieving a work/life balance that will be the envy of even Silicon Valley! • A tech-friendly approach, offering free Wi-Fi throughout the downtown corridor. • An expanding economy offering job opportunities now and into the future. • Five local elementary schools and two new high schools, as well as a highly regarded college and two leading universities close by. • A thriving retail sector, attracting shoppers from all over Vancouver Island. • A world-class facility for golfers with spectacular, championship courses. • An award-winning trail system for walkers and cyclists, lakes, parks, and mountain hikes.
Council’s commitment to create the kind of community that has the best of Be part of the evolution everything has turned Langford into one of the most progressive cities in Canada. At the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Langford enjoys wonderful weather and 기회와 발전의 도시에 당신을 초대합니다. some of the finest scenery in the world. If you are seeking the best place in Canada to build value in your business, come and talk to Mayor Young and the Langford Se parte de la evolución City Council. You’ll be glad you did. 投身发展大潮。
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30 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford Live – Work – Play – Be Part of the Evolution 31 Let’s hear from Langford’s business leaders! Acknowledgments
Design: Tom Spetter (www.bluebeetlebooks.com)
Les Bjola, C.E.O., Turner Lane Development Corp Writing: Mike Wicks (www.bluebeetlebooks.com) “Langford stands out in its efforts to be an innovator of infrastructure development. Their simple creed, “good enough is not good enough” stands true with everything they do.” Editing: Marilyn Harris
Art Creuzot, Owner/Operator, Boston Pizza – Langford Photography: James Xiang (www.jamesxvision.com.) “I look at what they have built in this community in the last ten years – giving us amenities other communities only wish they had.” Translations: Royal Roads University and James Xiang
Jim Hartshorne, President, Keycorp Group Special thanks to: “In over 40 years of property development in BC, working within the City of Langford stands out as first rate. We credit this to the progressive leadership of the City Council and their staff.” Premier Christy Clark
Mike Wignall, P.Eng., President, Westbrook Consulting Ltd. John Juricic (Chair: Langford Economic Development Committee) “We often interact with other West Shore based professionals working for mutual clients. It’s a pleasure working in a community committed to the development of an increasingly skilled Cindy Moyer (President: WestShore Arts Council) workforce.” Ray Miller (Principal: Belmont Secondary School) Doug Wong, Senior Project Manager, Wensley Architecture Ltd. “From major outlet stores to convenient local retailers, we are perfectly situated for all our needs: we’ve been amazed with the commercial revitalization of buildings along Goldstream.”
32 Invest In Your Future – Invest in Langford District 49, an intelligent community that connects people and innovation while seamlessly integrating business, retail, lifestyle and convenience. At the heart of District 49 lives a Technology Park that will fuel the greater community and beyond. This knowledge-intensive centre will induce cooperation, interaction and innovation in a form that has not been experienced in Canada.
RETAIL DISTRICT LIFESTYLE DISTRICT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Unprecedented 10 Year Property Own: Land, Lease: Land Integration of Built to Green Conveniently Commencement Permitted Tax Exemption Building & Building Cisco™ Connected Standards accessible of project: Building Use & Strata-title Real Estate off of Highway 1 Summer 2014
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