Current Coastal Conditionals: Snow encrusted palm trees in Old Kitsilano - Kitsilano [👈🏼 slides #photos of #kitsilano homes N of W.4th Ave btwn Trafalgar & Larch Sts] Very walkable & cycling friendly side streets of old Kitsilano — a unique early subdivision that began in the boom period of pre-WW1. These Craftsman houses, largely privately owned multi-unit residences now , were built as predominantly single family homes. With loving care of many individuals Kitsilano remains one of the most intact heritage neighbourhoods. Always worth a stroll or cycle off the beaten track. One of City’s most desirable & favourite neighborhoods, located on West Side. Bounded by English Bay (North), by 16th Ave (South), Burrard St (East) to Alma St. (West). “Kitsilano” named after Squamish First Nation chief, whose people were displaced by Government in 1901. The first settlers involved in logging & mill industry when region a dense rainforest. The CP Rail at turn of 19-20th century, spurred development & connected to downtown & surrounding districts w/2 streetcar lines. Kitsilano (or “Kits”) Beach, (originally “Greer Beach”) a very popular summer destination for many since 1908, when it became one of many civic parks. After Burrard bridge built (1932) area had its 2nd stage housing boom. The 2nd half of 20th C, Kitsilano went from “Hippy Hipster hangout” to “Yuppies” in 1980’s w/ever-presence of UBC students. Today’s Kitsilano consists of numerous multi-unit mix-use #homes , many Craftsman bungalow style & low-rise condo buildings, townhomes & duplexes. Its oldest homes often tucked off on side streets or lesser traveled avenues - predominantly clustered together & adjacent to civic parks & garden - enclaves of #characterhomes now divided into condo/strata title #heritagehomes & some as luxury rentals on market. Kitsilano’s proximity to everything & popularity make properties very expensive #realestate || #lushgardens & privacy of enormous #heritagetrees stoically anchor area w/ #historic continuity. #heritagevancouver
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