Skyridge LP and Diamond Head Development are pleased to announce that on July 26th, 2016, the Squamish District Council approved their application for a development permit to pave the way for officially moving the project forward, launching sales and beginning home construction.

Diamond Head Development founder and general manager Jason Wood could not be more pleased; “our team has worked hard over many, many months with all the approving authorities to bring forward a land use plan, environmental sensitivity plan and a housing mix that provides the widest possible range of housing options and genuinely enhances the uniqueness of this one-of-a kind site”

The new Skyridge neighbourhood is perched minutes above Garibaldi Village along Dowad Drive and includes a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhomes and the highly anticipated Skysuites condominiums.

Sales Manager, Jennifer Sale (Sutton West Coast Realty) is really excited “Our first phase release this September will feature a rare collection of thoughtfully designed townhomes and duplexes and include a second release of single family view lots (First phase view lots sold out in 2 days last October) The setting and views here are spectacular and in my opinion, there isn’t anything comparable in Squamish”

Skysuites – the 44 suite condominium building will be released in late fall and feature 6 plans and a range of suite sizes starting at 680 Sq.Ft. Pricing is not yet available.

The Skyridge neighbourhood features all the natural elements that make Squamish famous. Views of the Chief and Tantalus range; dedicated park space, and connections to surrounding trails. A paved cycling path will run the length of the property and will eventually connect to the popular “Jacks Trail.”

A school site forms part of the plan for the neighbourhood and a Letter of Intent is already in place to build the Squamish Montessori school and a day care. “we are delighted to partner with Squamish Montessori and help deliver a complete and inclusive community” says Wood

Skyridge is a mix of homes comprising 30 Single family lots, 26 Townhouses, 20 – 1⁄2 Duplexes and 44 Skysuites condominiums.

Exciting opportunities in a growing community

Squamish is growing – it’s still the halfway point between Vancouver and Whistler – but the town is no pit stop on route to a final destination. Squamish is an outdoor recreation enthusiast’s dream, whether the choice is water, land or higher land. Golfing, fishing, kite boarding, hiking, mountain climbing…or simply taking a stroll, West Coast-style, with coffee in hand. No need to jump in the car after work and drive to the mountains: you’re already here.

The residential population of Squamish is expected to grow to 20,000 in the next few years, which calls for some new residential living opportunities. Skyridge is a brand-new mountainside community in Squamish, offering home plans to suit singles, growing families through to empty nesters, with Skysuites, townhomes, duplexes and single-family homes. Phase Two of Skyridge lots will be released in early June, following on the sell-out success of Phase One lots in Fall 2015.

MOUNTAINSIDE LOCATIONS WITH AMAZING VIEWS

“Thoughtfully laid out across 20 acres, most properties will have amazing mountain views, while a few have the benefit of overlooking protected, forested land,” says Jennifer Sale, Sales Manager for Skyridge and Realtor with Sutton West Coast Realty. “Skyridge represents a rare opportunity to enjoy expansive, spectacular views not available anywhere else in Squamish.”



The Skyridge community is offered by Diamond Head Development, a local Squamish company with over 10 years of residential and commercial experience along the Sea to Sky Corridor. DHD Development is a full-service design, development and construction firm that brings craftsmanship, sustainable design and business sense to their projects. And because they live where they work, their passion for the West Coast mountains results in extraordinary homes and communities.



“Skyridge will set a new benchmark for what a community should be. When complete, the homes and neighbourhood will be all-encompassing, there’s really something for everyone here,” says Sale. “Different price points, layouts and sizes of homes will bring together young families and empty nesters, along with everyone in between these life stages.”

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A true community, the future Skyridge neighbourhood will enjoy panoramic West Coast views, with homes adjacent to bike paths and nature trails. A central park area that connects to the existing trail network will provide a lovely community gathering spot, and a potential site has been identified for a future school and childcare facility. With a convenient location close to Highway 99, shops and services are easily accessible, with a range of restaurants, stores, medical offices and leisure/cultural facilities all nearby.



Interested in a true live-work-play community with unparalleled mountain views? Don’t miss out on Phase Two of the Skyridge community! Contact Jennifer at 604-723-3525 or js@jennifersale.com to book your appointment, or to register for Skyridge news and updates.

Skyridge is located at Tantalus Road and Dowad Drive, in the north end of Squamish (east of Hwy 99). Lots are currently up for sale, with a range of home plans to soon be unveiled. The Skyridge team looks forward to meeting the general public in the Presentation Centre, set to open by fall 2016. Learn more about upcoming opportunities for home ownership by visiting skyridgesquamish.com.

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School could grow in new location in Skyridge development

Squamish Montessori School will likely be moving to a new and larger location within the Skyridge development on Dowad Drive.

Jason Wood of Diamond Head Construction announced at council Tuesday night that his company has signed a letter of intent with the school’s officials for it to relocate to a future building in the Skyridge development, which is taking shape on 20 acres north of the Garibaldi Springs Golf Course.

“It feels great,” Wood said after the announcement. 

“We worked on it for a long time.”

Wood said his own children were founding students at the Montessori school, and the idea for a new school location has been in the works for about six years. 

“We just had to buy a piece of land to make it all happen,” he said with a laugh. 

The school is currently on Loggers Lane across from Brennan Park Recreation Centre. 

School principal Lindsay Graye and administrator Michelle Graye said the deal had been a long time coming and would lead to more children being able to come to the school. 

Next steps include the school’s board of directors meeting with Wood and hashing out details of a firmer legally binding agreement. 

“The idea is we want to try and get this school built as soon as possible, because we are just busting,” Lindsay said after the announcement. 

He added the school could eventually grow to 175 students from 120. 

The zoning bylaw amendment for the development passed third reading after a public hearing Tuesday night. Previous third readings were rescinded for minor changes.  

Skyridge will include between 100-120 residences made up of duplexes, townhouses and “sky suites,” according to the proposal, and 15 single-family house lots have already been sold.

PHOTO: Jason Wood talks to council about Squamish Montessori School moving to Skyridge. Photo submitted by Jennifer Thuncher

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Developer sees ‘huge’ interest in Skyridge’s 100 homes and proposed school

Expect the sounds of construction to carry on in Squamish.

Lots are coming on the market for Squamish’s new Skyridge development. The first 15 plots of land on the 20-acre parcel at the end of Dowad Drive will be for sale this month. Once road work is completed by the end of this year, construction of the neighbourhood’s houses can begin, according to Jason Wood, general manager of Diamond Head Development.

The next phase, which will see townhouses and duplexes built, is slated to start in the second quarter of next year.

“We started our marketing campaign just a few weeks ago and we’ve already had a huge amount of interest. There are a lot of people looking for homes in the area,” said Wood, adding the development will have views of the Stawamus Chief, Howe Sound and the Tantalus Range.

Detailed plans of the community’s 100 to 120 units of housing, including renderings of the West Coast Modern style homes, will be submitted to Squamish’s planning department in December.

An elementary school and childcare facility are also in the plans for the future neighbourhood, which will be located north of the Garibaldi Springs Golf Course.

With more young families moving to the city, some people agree that Squamish needs a new school. Squamish Montessori School is in talks with the developer to occupy the space when it’s built.

“We have a big demand for our preschool. There is a waitlist with around 50 children,” Lindsay Graye, the school’s principal, told The Squamish Chief. “Most of those students stay with us for Grades 1 to 6, and we need more space so we can take more students. We are limited where we are.”

Around $425,000 worth of amenities will benefit Squamish residents, including a central park, public washroom, connections to surrounding trails and a paved cycling lane that runs the length of the property to Jack’s Trail, a popular mountain biking location. A $100,000 cash contribution, which council has suggested go towards an affordable housing fund in the district, will also be provided, according to a district document.

The success of Rivendale, a 24-unit duplex development in Brackendale also built by Diamond Head Development, will drive the architectural style of Skyridge, Woods said.

“We’ve had great feedback on Rivendale. People really like the West Coast modern look, and it’s similar to what we have planned for Skyridge.” The homes feature vaulted ceilings, natural wood accents and large windows.

“Housing is a scarce commodity in Squamish,” he said, adding that he’s heard from grandparents who want to move closer to their children and grandchildren. To accommodate their wish list, including a limited number of stairs to climb, Skyridge’s housing mix will include one-level townhouse units.

“People living in Vancouver have finally realized that Squamish is a wonderful place to live and raise kids. Now that their families live here, grandparents have told me they are searching for homes for themselves,” said Wood, noting publicity of Squamish, such as the city placing 32nd on The New York Times’ top 50 places to visit in the world in 2015, is one reason new residents are flocking to the community.

Proximity to Vancouver and Whistler as well as the city’s outdoor activities are bringing new residents to Squamish, he added.

“When we sold homes in Rivendale, about 50 per cent of people were from Squamish and 50 per cent were from other locations. Now there are many more people who are new to the area.”

PHOTO: Jason Wood, general manager of Diamond Head Development, which will be building the new Skyridge development on Dowad Drive. Submitted photo.

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