Cranberry Commons 4272 Albert Street, Burnaby, BC
Project Description
Located in the “Heights” area of North Burnaby, walking distance to schools, grocery stores, a wide variety of shops and restaurants, banks and other amenities and only blocks from a leisure pool and fitness center, seniors centre, library and park with trails. The site is approximately half an acre in size. The community consists of 22 townhouse and apartment style homes with a variety of plans to suit the diverse needs of singles, couples and families.
The common house is 3400 square feet and along with the private patios and balconies, there is a vegetable and herb garden, recycling and composting area, common courtyard and children’s play areas.
Cranberry Commons was awarded the City of Burnaby 2002 Environment Award for outstanding environmental achievements in planning and development. The award noted the socially sustainable aspects as well as the environmental aspects. The buildings are three and a half stories with one level apartment style units and two and three level townhouses. The common house is on the ground floor with additional areas in the underground (workshop and storage), and a fourth floor reading room. There is a second floor deck, a common courtyard and common garden areas. All ground level homes have private gardens and upper level homes have balconies. Parking is underground with elevator access to the courtyard level and apartments.
Services
CDC provided development management & community building services from July 1998 to completion in October 2001.
For more information about Cranberry Commons Cohousing visit www.cranberrycommons.ca