Real Estate Services
Real Estate Services coordinates the acquisition, disposition and leasing of Real Estate on behalf of the District of Squamish with the intent of maximizing the financial returns and utilization of all land and buildings to the benefit of the community.
Are you interested in using District Property (land that is not part of another District program (e.g. Park Use Permit, Outdoor Dining Patio Permit, Food Truck, Temporary Commercial Vending, etc.)? Please complete this form:
Property Inquiry Form
Facts
The District of Squamish:
- Owns 18 buildings totalling over 208,568 square feet on 115 acres.
- Owns 9 vacant sites totaling over 50 acres.
- Leases 5 sites to third parties totalling over 290 acres.
- Leases 7 sites from third parties totalling over 85 acres.
- Has a total of 34 leases with third parties on District of Squamish lands.
Primary Responsibilities
- Building and Land dispositions/acquisitions
- Building and Land leasing
- Land Exchanges
- Road Closures
- Strategic Projects
- Right-of-ways/easements for District of Squamish interests
- Internal departments support
For further information on the process followed for each, please contact Real Estate Services.
Guiding Principles
- Use District Policy Documents to guide potential acquisitions and dispositions.
- Follow an Open Process when disposing of an interest in District-owned land.
- Maximize Revenue Generation and Job Creation through portfolio management.
- No Speculation/Development by the District on District-owned lands.
- Secure Acquisitions Through Rezoning First, if possible.
- Secure Acquisitions Through Sponsored Crown Grants, if possible.
- Pursue Strategic Acquisitions to enhance existing District-owned lands.
- Explore Enhancing Sale Proceeds prior to disposing of District-owned lands.
- Consider Secondary Benefits when disposing of District-owned lands.
- Support Community Groups by providing District-owned land at a nominal fee.
Council Report - Real Estate Strategy - Guiding Principles - June 12, 2012
Contacts
Neil Plumb
Director of Real Estate
604.815.5029
Nav Triplett
Portfolio Manager
778.266.3445
Chantal Milan
Portfolio Manager
604.848.9088