Friday, September 30, 2016

If Hillary Clinton is mudslinging at other candidates does that mean she has nothing good to offer herself?

Hillary Clinton has 37 pages on her Web site devoted to her proposals on various issues. That's about 31 more than Trump has. She has plenty to offer.

If she were mudslinging, she would be talking about Trump’s affairs, his disturbing relationship with his daughter, and the unproven allegations of sexual assault and child abuse against him. She's not mudslinging. She's talking about how rotten his proposals are, how incredibly vague his policy is, and how poor his qualifications are for the office.



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Have you ever almost died and had something inexplicable save you?

I had many close calls but there was one close call I will never forget last 2011 when I was running downhill, slipped a step, and fell off a ravine. I was rolling and tumbling for I cannot remember how many times. I just felt roots and stones hitting my ribs, my legs, my chest, then, I blacked out.

I woke up to a voice saying, "DON'T MOVE, JUST STAY THERE, WE'RE HERE." when I gained back my consciousness, I saw our mountain guide and three hiking buddies all secured with harnesses descending toward me. I checked myself to know how "grave my situation was and I saw myself hanging by a tree branch that caught my bag's hip belt. Below me are huge rough rock formations that could've broken me into pieces. 

I love trees.

ETA: The only injuries I had were a bruised thigh, cuts and abrasions in various parts of my body, and a fat lip.



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3 online sources for great PR and marketing jokes

This story first appeared on PR Daily in September, 2015.

We’ve all had bad days when we’d rather be anywhere but our desks.

Whether it’s a missed media opportunity, a client miscommunication or office drama, things happen, and we need a laugh.

Fear not, friends. Here are my favorite online stops for PR and marketing jokes when I need a break from my inbox:

1. When you want to feel better about pitching.

No responses to your brilliant pitch getting you down? Maybe you have an impossible topic or just bad timing? Feel better about your pitches by reading through PRNewser’s Pitch, Please column. The best of the worst pitches to enter reporters’ inboxes for the month are hilariously put together in one big mashup. This month’s column reveals some pretty big pet peeves among reporters.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out Gawker’s running series PR Dummies, which covers the worst pitches their reporters have received. And it comes complete with running commentary, done as only Gawker reporters can.


Don’t you feel better now?

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2. When you need to vent.

Agency life is tough, man. Sometimes you just need to let off some steam, or at least remember that there are hundreds of other people just like you with similar problems. Scroll through 99 Problems But a Pitch Ain’t One for some office, PR and marketing humor. Just be careful, since it’s a Tumblr account it’s easy to lose track of just how much time you end up spending on the site. Either way, you won’t be sorry.

Watching your client nail an interview after some serious media training



3. When you just want a good meme.

Hello, Pinterest. Nice to see you again. But seriously, check out a few of my favorite PR and marketing jokes on Pinterest boards from Tilson PR and PR Daily.



Bonus

If you would rather not think about work-related problems when you’re having a bad day, check out Emergency Kitten. That should make you feel better. I mean, come on. It’s kittens. But don’t worry, if one kitten doesn’t strike your fancy, just click refresh for the next kitten to melt your ice cold heart.

Have any good PR or marketing jokes that you want to share? Say so in the comments below.

A seasoned public relations specialist, Tara manages media outreach, client development and strategy for a variety of clients at Belle Communications. A version of this article originally appeared on the Belle blog.



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How do teachers feel about students who apologize after being rude? Do they actually forgive?

More than forgive, my opinion of the student after an apology is often higher than it would have been if the offense had not been committed.

Many of the "apologies" that people give today are not really apologies. When someone says, "I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings" or "I'm sorry if …."  I don't consider any conditional apology (one with an if) to be an apology. But a sincere apology, spoken with sincerity by someone who did something wrong, often shows character and courage. 



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Why do people keep saying the feds are going to take our guns when no one has ever actually said they are going to do that?

Come on. Really?

This is so overplayed that their is an entire reddit devoted to it:

No One Wants To Take Your Guns • /r/NOWTTYG

How about this:

It’s Time to Ban Guns. Yes, All of Them.

How to Ban Guns: A step by step, long term process

While it’s not in vogue to say now so much, it certainly was in the early 1990’s when such attitudes abounded.



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If Hillary is made president how much influence could Bill have and is that a bad thing?

Quite a lot in a quiet way, and no, it’s not a bad thing. Hillary and Bill have very similar political views, and although the era is now a different one, she will have the benefit of his expertise just as he had the benefit of hers when he was president. His is worth more just because he’s been there. But they’re both extremely sharp and I’m sure Hillary will consult him occasionally behind closed doors.

Publicly, I very much doubt that she will give him any formal role. He tried to give her a formal role in his own presidency and people screamed bloody murder because she hadn’t been elected to anything. The same would be true this time too, if she tried it. Besides, he will not want to upstage her in any way.

The worst thing that could happen (in a long-term sense) for the first female president is for people to say that she couldn’t do the job without her husband’s help. The Republicans will say it anyway, but she’s not going to give them any ammunition.



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Do people generally feel that Robb Stark made a mistake by not killing Jaime Lannister when he had the chance?

No. Killing Jaime meant the Lannisters had an excuse to kill Sansa, and would have cost Robb whatever leverage he had against Tywin.

I think the biggest mistake Robb made with Jaime was probably not being more proactive in ransoming him. Obviously a straight Jaime-for-Sansa trade wouldn't have done, but Robb could have asked for Sansa and other concessions, like other northern hostages, a ton of gold, a Riverlands ceasefire, etc. But Robb just sitting on Jaime didn't do him any good.



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Now that Clinton and Trump seem to be nearly even in the polls, how much damage is Jill Stein likely to do to Clinton's chances in November?

Not as much as Gary Johnson will do to the Republicans. Jill Stein is currently at around 2-6%. Gary Johnson is at around 8-10%. Johnson provides an option for decent Republicans who like "small government" rhetoric but can't stand Trump's racism and demagoguery.



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Cops in Kansas foster engagement with an arresting Twitter feed

Late in the afternoon before the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Officer Drew Fennelly sat down at his console, racking his brains over what to tweet.

The public affairs cop does his best to update the Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department’s Twitter account once a day. The only topic that came to mind, however, was that night’s political dustup, which was set to kick off in three hours.

Inspiration hit, and a legendary tweet was born:

Within minutes he could see that his latest tweet would be very big. Emails began pouring in; RTs were stacking up. His post would eventually be retweeted and “liked” by 71,000 people as of Sept. 30. Papers as distant as The Boston Globe and the U.K.’s Independent published stories. TV comedians wisecracked about the tweet.

“I never thought that I would put out a tweet that would be on national news broadcasts, on Jimmy Kimmel and reaching people all over the country and all over the world,” Fennelly said.

Though thousands of cop shops around the country have Twitter feeds with crime updates and links to press releases, police in the Kansas town of 97,000 offer a surprisingly light touch. The goal is not just to tweet about public safety (though there is that), but to interact and build relationships with the public.

This is all the more important at a time when police nationwide are the subject of protests and diminished community trust.

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“The whole reason we started the Twitter account was to reach out and engage with the community and basically be part of the conversation,” Fennelly says, adding. “It’s huge to be a national news story—and not have it be for a bad reason—when you work in the police business.”

Fennelly followed up the 911 tweet with a warning about politics-fueled inebriation. It garnered 5,300 RTs and “likes”—another home run by any standard.

Angry voters?

Did the tweets touch on something in the zeitgeist, the sense that this election has turned otherwise rational voters into frothing maniacs? Some news outlets seemed to assume so.

“Presumably referencing recent calls made to the precinct, the post has already been retweeted over 20,000 times by angry debate viewers,” the Independent stated.

Just to be clear, Fennelly posted the 911 message hours before the debate, so nobody had called 911 to complain they were assaulted by the assertions from either nominee. It was just an attempt to add the department’s voice on the topic of the day.

The drinking game tweet, however, had a basis in reality. Public-minded denizens of Lawrence have come up with a pastime in which they slug down spirits while watching city commission meetings on the internet. Though this surely leavens the tedium of the reading of the minutes, police frown on the practice.

“I didn’t want to encourage people to participate in drinking games,” Fennelly says, “because binge drinking is not safe, and it leads to a lot of problems that we see on patrol.”

Fennelly has also managed to bring a sense of humor to more serious public safety announcements, such as one about telephone fraud.

“If you get a call from 206-259-5743 it is a scam,” Lawrence police offered over the course of two tweets. “Don't give them any information. We called them a couple times, but they keep ... hanging up as soon as we say ‘Hi, I'm Officer...’”

More serious tweets.

Drunken driving is no joke, and a tweet about driver stops contained no frivolity—although the message was clear and direct.

From the adroitness of its Twitter feed, you might assume Lawrence Police are old pros. In fact, the department opened its account in December, and Fennelly admits it took time to find the right tone.

“Just like any brand that starts a social media account, you really have to know what your voice is going to be,” he says.

In adapting that voice, Fennelly was inspired by a tweet from Kansas City, Missouri, during a wild card playoff game pitting the hometown Royals against the Oakland Athletics in 2014. The KC cops pleaded, “We really need everyone to not commit crimes and drive safely right now. We'd like to hear the Royals clinch.” The result: 40,000 “likes” and RTs.

Fennelly recalls thinking: “Wow. This is really good. They’re connecting with people on a level that’s not normal for a police department.”

Before his debate tweet, Fennelly’s biggest hit was fired off in despair after Villanova beat top-seeded University of Kansas during the NCAA Tournament in March. Like many in Lawrence, Fennelly is a Kansas fan (he attended the university). He decided to share his grief with the department’s followers.

Somewhat nervously (you never know what’s going to offend somebody), Fennelly gambled with this tweet:

The result was record engagement and stories in USA Today and Fox Sports. In a story on the tweet, Fox reported, “Jayhawks fans no doubt felt they were robbed. Or jilted. Or victims of some sort of crime, as Kansas was the favorite to win the title. Someone needed to pay.”

Fennelly says he is lucky his supervisors and department administration afford him the latitude to tweet in a lighter fashion. Co-workers, however, were skeptical at first, asking why he was taking that tone. Yet they, too, have come around.

“They’ve seen the results that we had so far,” Fennelly says. “They’ve seen how the perception that’s created in social media can start to shape the narrative about our police department.”

Since the debate night success, Fennelly says, people keep asking him for his secret recipe for a viral tweet. Sorry to say, he isn’t much help.

“The answer is, ‘I have absolutely no idea,” Fennelly says. “I put out a lot of tweets that I think are hilarious and I think are great, and they just bomb.”

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What did you learn from your mother?

This is my mom.

She wrote all the books she's holding on her lap and made all the sculptures you see around her.

The words I use to describe her - a life force, a creator, indomitable, tireless, powerful - are all things I aspire to be, and all the things I wish for you and the people that you love.



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Is the freedom the United States affords its citizens simply an Illusion?

Ask any American woman whether their freedom, e.g., to drive, is "simply an illusion" compared to Saudi Arabia, where the punishment for this would be lashing.   Ask a gay American, who is free to marry, whether this freedom is an illusion compared to nations where being gay is a capital crime, where he might be flung off a tall building.   Ask a blogger, who is free to criticize their government, whether that freedom is an illusion where in other nations this would be a crime that carries a stiff prison sentence.



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How do astronauts get away with not refrigerating mayonnaise?

When I first moved to America, I was baffled by the habit Americans have of refrigerating almost everything.  In England, we never refrigerated eggs, cheese, bread, jam, butter, cooked meats, produce, gherkins, mayonnaise nor a host of other items.  Of course, our refrigerator was only 3 ft (1m) high and a third of that was freezer.  Americans had such massive refrigerators.

Commercial mayonnaise is made from pasteurized eggs and contains vinegar and lemon juice.  The acidity discourages the growth of bacteria and fungus.  Unless you're sticking really dirty knives into the jar, it is very unlikely the mayonnaise will become unsafe to eat.


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ABC writes role for transgender ‘Modern Family’ character

A transgender child actor joined the cast of the ABC comedy “Modern Family” this week.

The show cast 8-year-old Jackson Millarker to play “Tom,” a friend of the character Lilly.

Ryan Case directed the episode “A Stereotypical Day” and took to Instagram to post about the decision:

This is Jackson Millarker. He's 8 years old, from Atlanta, and just happens to be transgender. He plays Lily's friend Tom in this week's Modern Family and he's wonderful. One of the many reasons I love being a part of this show.

The caption accompanied a photo of Case—whose account is private—and the actor.

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Millarker’s character on the show is also transgender.

The Atlantic explains the circumstance and significance

But, as has also been the show’s M.O. all along, this progressive-minded move happened in a supremely gentle and unthreatening manner. Millarker’s character Tom, who viewers quickly learned was once called Tina, said a total of eight words and was on screen for less than a minute in Wednesday’s episode, ‘A Stereotypical Day.’ His main job wasn’t to do the things that activists often say is the goal when calling for trans casting: humanize a clichĂ© and bring visibility. Instead the episode mostly did the very preliminary work of mass media that addresses social change—thinking about how the minority makes the majority feel.

The characters Cam and Mitch—a gay couple and Lilly’s dads—question their own level of tolerance.

The response on Twitter was overwhelmingly positive:



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The Kirkland by Bogner – A Limited Collection of Distinguished Kerrisdale Residences

External render of Kerrisdale's The Kirklan

At a Glance

  • prime location in upscale Kerrisdale
  • 5-storey mixed use concrete building
  • 20 spacious luxury residences
  • 46 underground parking spaces
  • private balconies & grand terraces
  • local boutique shopping & international dining
  • top-rated private & public schools nearby

The Essence of Contemporary Luxury
The accomplished team of Bogner Group and Rositch Hemphill Architects return to bring you The Kirkland, 20 luxury Kerrisdale residences that offer an unrivalled living experience in the heart of Vancouver’s established Westside. Located on the site of the historic Kirkland Metal Shop, Bogner has incorporated the façade of the beloved 1920s structure into the new building’s design that complements the evolving fabric of the neighbourhood, while honouring its past. Its grand New York-style lobby welcomes you into elegant interiors providing a sanctuary of regal comfort. Private balconies and grand terraces extend living spaces into the lush, tree-lined outdoors. The Kirkland redefines luxury living in Vancouver.

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Leafy streets and lush parks, charming shops and friendly faces greet you when you stroll the elegant sidewalks of Kerrisdale. Known for its brown brick sidewalks and stylish black street lamps, Kerrisdale Village is lined with charming shops and services to satisfy your every need. Experience Faubourg Paris’ authentic French patisseries, have a cappuccino at CaffĂ© Artigiano or dine at one of many fine restaurants. Pick up your daily groceries at a family-owned green grocer, or visit Moores Delicatessen & Bakery, Hager Books, the historic Hills of Kerrisdale, or one of many excellent boutiques along the way. Contemporary comforts complement the vintage charm, making this an ideal west side locale.

Pricing for The Kirkland
Pricing for these stately Westside residences has yet to be released. For VIP access to priority announcements, subscribe to our list above.

Floor Plans for The Kirkland
The Kirkland offers a limited collection of superlative 2- and 3-bedroom homes, ranging from 1,173 to 2,028 sq ft. Without question, they will sell quickly. Contact me today if you wish to view available options.

Amenities at The Kirkland
Amenities available for this outstanding West Side Vancouver residence are still to be finalized. Yet, just outside your door, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, professional services, grocery shopping, pharmacies, schools, a community centre, public library, and recreational activities offer everything needed for a refined West Coast lifestyle.

Parking and Storage
Full details have yet to be released, but there will be 46 underground parking spaces serving both residents and retail customers.

Maintenance Fees at The Kirkland
The Kirkland is still in pre-construction, so maintenance are not yet available.

Developer Team for The Kirkland
Bogner Group, a widely-respected boutique Vancouver developer, has been creating luxurious homes of outstanding quality and distinctive design throughout the Lower Mainland since the 1970s. Bogner focuses their attention on a very few carefully-chosen developments, closely monitoring each stage of the design and construction process with meticulous attention to detail.

Bogner Group has again partnered with award-winning Rositch Hemphill Architects to render their vision into rich, vibrant spaces that are the epitome of style and comfort. RHA is a Vancouver-based architectural firm that consistently ranks among the city’s top commercial and residential design firms. In more than two decades, the firm has designed in excess of 20,000 housing units, the majority of which are located in western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest.

Expected Completion for The Kirkland
Construction is set to begin in January 2017, with completion expected in Fall/Winter of 2018.

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The Grey by Westland – Ultra Luxury West Point Grey Pre-Construction Residences

Exterior render of The Grey at 16th & Dunbar.

At a Glance

  • exclusive West Point Grey location
  • 4-storey mixed use concrete building
  • 29 residences on three levels
  • excellent city, mountain, water views
  • large terraces, patios, or private roof decks
  • 15,000 sq ft of commercial space
  • near some of Vancouver’s finest schools
  • close to Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Aerial perspective of Westland's The Grey.

Epitome of Modern Elegance
Conveniently located at the north end of Dunbar Village on West 16th Avenue, the residences are placed in a predominantly single­-family neighbourhood. With this in mind, homes are designed to appeal to the luxuries and comforts of single­-family living. Designed by acclaimed IBI, the four­-storey structure complements the historic neighbourhood with a composite of natural stone, metal panel, glass and concrete. The Grey is a timeless illustration of contemporary elegance.

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The Grey will feature two­-bedroom to three-­bedroom plus den homes, as well as penthouse ­level homes, and rarely available ground-level commercial space. Penthouses will have private rooftop balconies and many homes will benefit from large outdoor terraces. As The Grey is located on the crest of Dunbar, north-facing homes will enjoy spectacular views of the water, North Shore mountains and Downtown Vancouver. All these large homes will carry the Westland pedigree that can only be offered from an ultra ­luxury single­-family builder. A first­-of-­its-­kind personalization and customization program will be handled through the exclusive Westland Design Centre.

Pricing for The Grey
Details have not yet been released. For priority evaluation of pricing and floor plans, join our VIP list above.

Floor Plans for The Grey
All residences have two or more bedrooms, including two 1,087 sq ft 2-bedroom suites, 18 2-bedroom + den homes from 1,132-1,353 sq ft, two 1,400 sq ft 3-bedroom condos, and seven penthouses from 911-3,500 sq ft. To consider available options, contact me today.

The Grey Interiors
Luxurious interiors at The Grey by Guo Interiors.
Superior Interiors

  • Two finely-crafted, custom colour palettes by Guo Interiors coordinate with your personal style
  • Over-height, smooth-painted 9’ ceilings in living and bedroom areas visually expand the scope of each room
  • Wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring flows throughout the living and bedroom areas
  • Side-by-side washer and dryer laundry closets offer the ultimate in domestic convenience
  • Solid core doors in each room create additional privacy and security
  • Custom-designed built-in closets allow for impeccable organization of your possessions
  • Automated smart-home technology by Creston controls temperature and lighting through a sleek wall-mount keypad
  • Additional smart-home technology available through the Westland Design Centre
  • Tailor your home with our pre-selected options for customization and personalization at the Westland Design Centre

Open-plan kitchen concept for spacious living at The Grey.
Connoisseur Kitchens

  • Italian-imported, custom-stained oak veneer cabinets designed for the needs of the at-home chef
  • Oversized kitchens with islands for family-style cooking and entertaining
  • Renowned, state-of-the-art Gaggeneau appliances:
  • Multi-language options
    • 36” 5-burner gas cooktop with stainless steel high CFM hood fan
    • Stand-alone 24” integrated refrigerator column
    • Stand-alone 18” integrated freezer column
    • Built-in microwave
    • Built-in, ultra-quiet speed dishwasher
    • 24” handleless, automatic door-opening wall oven
  • Each home includes the option for a one-of-a kind culinary entertainment centre with an integrated pantry that features:
    • Gaggeneau coffee maker
    • Gaggeneau refrigerated wine column
    • Pull-out storage
    • Custom bar with mirrored wall and lit display shelving for your finest cognac
  • Custom-designed drawer and door organizers keep kitchen essentials in their place
  • Integrated soft-touch, self-close doors and drawers maintain a visually clean kitchen and minimize noise
  • Kitchens offer convenient under-cabinet task LED lighting for precision work
  • Easy-to-maintain solid quartz countertops with full-height quartz backsplash and marble-top island make a statement
  • European-designed, arched chrome Hans Grohe faucet

Show-Stopper Bathrooms

  • Italian-imported, wood veneer cabinets hover over exquisite tile floor
  • Master bathroom features:
    • Opulent free-standing tub enclosed within a stunning frameless glass bathing room
    • Flush-mount, custom-stained oak, mirrored medicine cabinets with built-in lighting and electrical outlets
    • Nu-heat flooring for year-round comfort
    • Pristine white countertops are paired with Hans Grohe wall-mount or free-standing faucets and fixtures
    • Oversized 5’-wide porcelain marble slab creates a spectacular bathing experience
  • Powder room features:
    • Exceptional oversized, three-sided vessel sink
    • Duravit wall-mounted lavatory
    • Sparking chrome Hans Grohe faucet

Amenities at The Grey
Residents will enjoy the services of a dedicated building concierge to provide you with conveniences, such as key and dry cleaning drop-off / pick-up, parcel and grocery deliveries. A meeting room and small gym are also available.

Parking and Storage
Most homes come with two parking stalls located in a three-level parkade. A limited number of additional parking stalls will be available for purchase. Each residence comes with one storage locker.

Maintenance Fees at The Grey
Provided with pricing information.

Developer Team for The Grey
Westland, a family company, was established in 2008. Since that time, Westland has designed and built over 40 ultra-luxury custom homes in some of Vancouver’s most coveted neighbourhoods – Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. Completely original, each of these custom homes were meticulously designed to express the unique personality of the homeowner. Coming this fall, Westland will bring a whole new level of personalization and customization to condos with their collection of two- and three- bedroom residences nestled on the corner of 16th and Dunbar.

IBI Group are a globally-integrated architecture, planning, engineering, and technology firm. From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, IBI design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.

Expected Completion for The Grey
Sales start Fall/Winter 2016. Completion date is yet to be determined.

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Triomphe by Millennium – 340 Brentwood Park Pre-Construction Luxury Condos

External rendering of Triomphe designed by Chris Dikeakos Architecture.

At a Glance

  • dramatic 46-storey highrise
  • 1- to 3-bedroom homes
  • exceptional views in all directions
  • balconies up to 378 sq ft
  • 2-storey amenity pavilion with rooftop pool
  • high-end Bosch appliance package
  • air conditioning
  • pets allowed

Rendering of the grand entrance to Triomphe.

A Residential Masterpiece
Triomphe by Millennium Development Group is poised to set a new benchmark for luxury in North Burnaby. This dramatic tower designed by Chris Dikeakos Architecture features nine-foot ceilings, premium finishes, air conditioning, spa-style bathrooms, and large balconies in every home. Contemporary interiors by prestigious Mitchell Freeland Design offer timeless elegance in two colour schemes for spacious open floor plans designed for entertaining and easy living. With many homes boast stunning views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains, it’s no surprise that this gateway to Brentwood is generating a great deal of excitement.

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Located at the corner of Halifax Street and Gilmore Avenue, Triomphe is ideally situated to provide you with convenient transportation connections to Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland via Skytrain, Highway 1, and Lougheed Highway. However, you needn’t travel far for daily necessities, shopping, and casual dining. Within a ten-minute walk, choose from Whole Foods, Save-on, or Costco for groceries. Banks, hairstylists, a post office, travel agents, medical and dental clinics, London Drugs, telecom providers, and more are all found at Brentwood Town Centre. Not in the mood to eat in? The Keg, Joey’s, Cactus Club, Browns Social House, Sushi Garden, and White Spot are but a short stroll away.

Pricing for Triomphe
For interested buyers, contact me for details.

Floor Plans for Triomphe
This project is currently in pre-construction. A variety of open floor plans will be available, including studios, one and two bedrooms, one and two bedrooms with den, three bedrooms, and three 3-bedroom townhouses. Sizes range from 477 sq ft to 1,364 sq ft. For priority viewing, we recommend joining our VIP list by subscribing above.

Amenities at Triomphe
Triomphe residents will enjoy an incredible array of amenities. The magnificent 40′-high marble and bronze lobby boasts a lounge and dedicated building concierge. A two-storey amenity pavilion offers a rooftop pool, hot tub, and lounge, steam rooms, a dance/yoga studio, music/games room, business centre, social lounge with widescreen TV, a barbecue area, and a fire pit. There will also be a terraced garden with children’s play area and a shared guest suite for visiting family and friends.

Parking and Storage
Triomphe is slated to provide 408 underground parking spots, including 17 handicap parking stalls, 34 electric vehicle charging stations, four car wash stalls, and 74 visitor spaces, along with four electric shared cars. Ample bicycle storage will also be available with 340 storage lockers, 340 slots in secure bicycle rooms, and visitor racks to accommodate 68 bikes.

Maintenance Fees at Triomphe
Forthcoming.

Developer Team for Triomphe
Millennium Development Group is an award-winning, Vancouver-based real estate developer and master-planned community builder. They strive to create legacies through thoughtful design and high-quality construction that complements the natural beauty of the West Coast landscape. Millennium’s projects include mixed-use complexes, residential towers, shopping malls, office buildings, and industrial centres representing approximately $6 billion built or under development in Canada and abroad. Notable projects include the Olympic Village, City in the Park, One Madison Avenue, Bristol at UBC, and One University Crescent at SFU.

Chris Dikeakos Architects is a Burnaby-based architectural firm with a strong reputation for multi-unit and highrise residential design. Their work ranges from concept and design development to construction drawings and site services, site capacity studies, master planning, urban design, and rezoning. Projects include the tallest residential highrise in San Diego, the tallest pure residential highrise in Los Angeles, and Solo District and Station Square in Burnaby.

Mitchell Freeland is a Vancouver interior design firm known for creating timeless contemporary designs. Recipient of numerous accolades, including the prestigious IIDA Global Excellence Award, their experience ranges from hotels, airline lounges, condominium lobbies and suites, to private residences, restaurants, corporate offices, spa/fitness facilities, and libraries. Prominent projects by Mitchell Freeland Design include The Ritz Carlton Los Angeles, The Residences at Hotel Georgia, and the Grand Horizon Tokyo.

Expected Completion for Triomphe
Spring 2019.

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