A look back: The 1912 Little Yellow School House was saved from demolition and relocated by barge to the Squamish Nation. Now a language Learning Nest, it honours history, supports reconciliation, and highlights sustainable development. https://t.co/08baIGku1o #Sustainability

The City of Port Moody (@PortCityof) is taking meaningful steps to encourage the reuse and relocation of homes, introducing measures like streamlined deconstruction permits and lower value thresholds for relocated homes. Read more at @VIAwesome: https://t.co/nzSEgbojMX

#ICYMI @Renewal_Dev: Vancouver-based company gives old homes new life. Homes with 'good bones' aren't demolished, they're uplifted, moved and renovated. Saves money and waste. https://t.co/9tLOT82uD8 #housing #realestate #affordablehousing #sustainability #waste #bc #vancouver

DEMOLITION FEATURE: Landlocked Vancouver is among the world’s largest demolition centres based upon a per capita population basis, said Glyn Lewis, owner of @Renewal_Dev . https://t.co/2V59rZMv5s

"Thousands of homes in Vancouver are demolished every year, many which remain perfectly suited for living. Renewal Development is literally uplifting homes with good bones and giving them second life as a sustainable alternative to demolition." @RENXca https://t.co/FFJNh8dLnm

Let's make reusing homes a priority over demolition! #metrovan #vancouverbc #housingcrisis #richmondbc #ubcm2024 #housingsolutions #thinkdifferent

Glyn Lewis, the founder of @Renewal_Dev says it’s his company’s mission to save, relocate, and repurpose as many homes as possible. “Instead of bulldozing this really nice rancher, we physically lifted it last night, and we moved it down to the Squamish Nation.”

Thanks to @Renewal_Dev for reusing homes slated for demolition. How can more #metrovan cities support our #CircularEconomy? #richmondbc

Read about last week’s move of this North Vancouver home to Squamish Nation in the @NorthShoreNews. After relocation, it will be converted into a duplex and become Emergency Transition Housing for members to stay in times of need. Read more: https://t.co/oWrYyXVkFH

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In the news: North Vancouver home to be moved, repurposed as transitional housing for Squamish Nation "It takes a village to raise a home." @galewis44 Watch & read more: https://t.co/ANYTtDjuIE #sustainabledevelopment

"Anything that can make housing less expensive to First Nations - and to anywhere, for anyone - can help deal with the housing crisis." - Bob Sokol, @SquamishNation Planning & Capital Projects Director https://t.co/ZWpH46NAwj #sustainabledevelopment

Over 2700 homes are demolished every year in @MetroVancouver. How many can and should avoid the landfill? 40% This rescued North Vancouver home will be donated to @SquamishNation to help with emergency housing. Renewal Development CEO @galewis44 on #SustainableDevelopment

It was an inspiring morning with our clients @Renewal_Dev . They’re doing amazing work, giving new life to cherished homes and providing families with the opportunity to continue creating memories in them. When our clients succeed, we all succeed.

“It takes a village to raise a home”ceo @galewis44 @Renewal_Dev 🙌🏾👇🏾👏🏽

It's move day for this rescued home in North Vancouver! The home will be transported by road to the @SquamishNation lands where it will be modernized and turned into Emergency Shelter for community members in need. Re-use over demolition! ♻️ Learn more: https://t.co/Emq6RFL78S

Councillor Lisa Muri is urging the District of North Van to adopt new policies that promote relocating or deconstructing older homes instead of demolishing them, with recommendations based on our “Home Waste Prevention Strategy: Municipal Action Plan.”

Meeting demand for housing in the region means densification is a necessary solution to increasing supply, however we feel there's a better approach that keeps good homes out of the landfill and gives them a new life. Learn more: https://t.co/472R9k5tGT #sustainabledevelopment

"The process to achieve density is incredibly wasteful. About 2,700 homes are torn down across Metro Vancouver every year, and of those we estimate that about 700 are in perfectly good condition. We see this as a huge challenge, but also an opportunity." Glyn Lewis @galewis44