Building upon Harbourside as a destination

Regular readers of this blog may already know that Concert’s vision for a truly mixed use Harbourside entails the integration of a wide range of boutique-quality, destination retailers as well as additional high-quality office space and a full-service hotel. This will build upon the existing 900,000-square-foot Harbourside Business Park which provides over 3,900 jobs and is home to numerous unique, local businesses which attract visitors from across the North Shore. 

Harbourside is already a place where you can enjoy gourmet treats from Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pastries, order a delectable meal from Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering, get a great workout at Level 10 Fitness & Physiotherapy or relax and indulge yourself at Spa Utopia. Many of these existing businesses are excited about what the future could bring for the area. 

"One of the reasons I think it's important that this development goes through is that I think North Vancouver needs more vibrancy, and this is in an area which is prime for that" says Anthony Findlay, owner of Level 10 Fitness & Physiotherapy. 

“I think the project…will benefit our and other businesses” said Thomas Haas, owner of Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pastries.

To build upon the success Harbourside Business Park has already enjoyed, Concert has engaged Colliers as the development’s retail strategy consultant. With their help, we will seek out the right tenants to build upon the solid foundation of businesses who have already been attracted to Harbourside. Bringing additional destination retail to the area will serve as a valuable community amenity for people across the North Shore including waterfront trail users, visitors to the dog park, new and existing businesses and future residents of Harbourside. Think boutique local retailers that offer something unique such as a one-of-a-kind waterfront brewpub crafting its own beer, a neighbourhood butcher who takes pride in bringing in the freshest cuts of local meat, a specialty bakery making bread the authentic old world way, a café serving up world-class artisanal coffee, a fine wine shop stocking all of the best Okanagan vintages and lifestyle-enhancing neighbourhood services such as a friendly yoga studio. For many, this is an exciting vision which would enable the area to come into its own as a truly special destination in North Vancouver.