Development + Design

Marc is a Vancouver based development industry and design expert with a sophisticated approach to multi-family residential, custom single family, commercial and mixed-use master-planned projects. His focus in on product, process implementation and corporate mentorship. He adds to this in-depth knowledge of the building industry, regulatory landscape and urban land economics.

Development projects

  • Central Block

    Abstract Developments Ltd.

    Esquimalt, BC

    Condominium & Commercial

    146 Homes, 154,000 sq.ft.

  • Shoreline

    Polygon Homes

    River District, Vancouver, BC

    Condominium

    81 Homes, 70,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2014

  • 801 Mackenzie Ave.

    Abstract Developments

    Victoria, BC

    Condominium and Commercial

    125 Homes, 90,000 sq.ft.

  • Port & Mill

    Streetside Developments, Qualico

    Coquitlam, BC

    Condominium & Clubhouse

    150 Homes, 150,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2023

  • Forte

    Streetside Developments, Qualico

    Burnaby Heights, BC

    Condominium & Commercial

    53 Homes, 40,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2020

  • New Water

    Polygon Homes

    River District, Vancouver, BC

    Condominium

    65,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2013

  • Valeo

    Streetside Developments, Qualico

    Burnaby, BC

    Condominium & Commercial

    130 Homes, 200,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2023

  • Three Sixty

    Strand Developments

    Vancouver, BC

    Creative Industrial, Commercial

    Concrete, 1120,000 sq.ft.

  • South Point Walk

    Streetside Developments, Qualico

    South Surrey, BC

    143 Condominium + 30 Townhomes

    53 Homes, 20,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2017

  • Elgin House

    Polygon Homes

    Harvard Gardens Master Planned Community

    466 Condominium + 40 Townhomes

    5066 Homes / 460,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2014

  • River Walk

    Polygon Homes

    River District, Vancouver, BC

    Townhomes

    77 Homes, 120,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2012

  • Orchard Park

    Streetside Developments, Qualico

    South Surrey, BC

    Townhouses + Clubhouse

    50 Homes, 80,000 sq.ft.

    Complete 2020

Property Development

Responsible for the development of over 4000 homes in 13 municipalities in greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island including mixed-use, multi-family residential, custom single family, commercial, industrial, healthcare, academic design and master-planned projects.

Strategic Corporate Planning

Strategic corporate planning, portfolio and team performance management, talent acquisition, training, mentorship, and development process implementation including detailed project schedule and budget oversight.

Product Design

Development Industry and Design expert with a sophisticated approach to multi-family residential, custom single family, commercial and mixed-use master-planned projects.

Market Analysis

Real estate market analysis, land assembly, public and stakeholder engagement, and municipal approval procurement.

Permits

Drawing reviews and coordination for Development, Building and Occupancy permits, Issue for Tender, Issue for Construction, Request for Information and Site Instructions.

Partnerships

Developing and managing collaborative relationships with senior city staff and council and active participation on municipal committees ie: Mayor’s Red Tape Task Force, Development Advisory Committee, Urban Design Panel, Public Art Committee, Official Community Plans.

Consultation Services

  • With thirty years experience in the development and design industry, I offer professional consultation for developers, builders, land owners and realtors. I bring a sophisticated approach to multi-family residential, custom single family, commercial, mixed-use and master-planned projects with in-depth knowledge of the building industry and regulatory landscape. Typical consultation services are available via retainer fee or at an hourly rate.

  • Site meeting

    Data and site review analysis

    Official Community Plan and Bylaw review

  • Yield and floor area ratio (FAR) analysis

    Strategic development planning

    Market analysis

    Product design (form and character)

    Detailed schedule & proforma generation

    Public and stakeholder engagement

    Neighbourhood outreach liaison

    Municipal engagement and approvals

    Unit plan and urban design

    Urban design

    Outline specification and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE)

    Strategic project planning

    Project oversight and profitability optimization

    Drawing review for DP, BP, IFT, IFC , RFI & SI

    Quality control through Construction

  • Product design improvement

    Development process implementation

    Sustainable design consultation

    Land assembly

    Interior design

    Marketing and sales strategy

Contact

Development + Design Experience.

  • Vice President of Development

    Vancouver, British Columbia 2021 - 2023

    Introduction of Corporate, Development and Design Standards and Process, Development Team leadership, planning and talent acquisition, municipal liaison.

  • Vice President of Development

    Victoria, British Columbia 2020 - 2021

    Product design improvement and development process implementation. Strategic development planning, leadership and municipal approvals.

  • Director of Development & Design

    Surrey, British Columbia 2013 - 2020

    Strategic planning, design and oversight of all projects, processes and development staff to ensure optimized profitability.

  • Development Manager

    Vancouver, British Columbia 2010 - 2013

    Master planned multi-family residential communities in Greater Vancouver, market, analysis, planning and design, approvals, neighbourhood outreach.

  • Green Design Expert

    Vancouver, British Columbia 2009 - 2011

    Sustainable development - Designer of super energy efficient, pre-fabricated homes including B.C.’s first Passive House (Rainbow Duplex, Whistler).

Background

  • Master of Architecture Dalhousie University
    Halifax, Nova Scotia 2003 - 2005

    Bachelor of Environmental Design Dalhousie University
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2001 - 2003

    Bachelor of Arts
    Concordia University, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta 1994 - 1999

  • Peter Cardew Architect • Vancouver, British Columbia • 2009 - 2011 • Project Manager Design - Single family custom homes and furniture design

    MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architect • Halifax, Nova Scotia • 2003 - 2008 • Project Design - Single family custom residential and Industrial / Academic

    Nycum and Associates Ltd Halifax • Nova Scotia • 2004 • Intern Designer - Health care hospital design

    Ma.I+ Architects • Casablanca, Morocco • 2003