VREP #447 | Smart Growth through Connected Communities with Bob Ransford

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Tag Team Talent Bonus Show #1 "Mack & Jamie" 5:37

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Great short Bonus Show for all our loyal podcast fans. This week a tremendous comedy team shares comedy and music...it's "Mack & Jamie" , stars of TV's "Comedy Break"; sharing loads of musical humor. Enjoy!

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This week Century Group’s VP of Development Bob Ransford sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss smart strategies for community building near Skytrains as Surrey transforms into Metro Vancouver's second downtown. Drawing from 36 years of development experience, Bob shows how thoughtful design can strengthen community bonds while still accommodating Surrey’s transformative growth.

With Surrey's population set to surpass Vancouver's by 2029, this vision of vibrant, transit-oriented communities could reshape how we think about density and connection in our growing region.

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VREP #447 | Smart Growth through Connected Communities with Bob Ransford

Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

47 subscribers

published منذ عام واحد

MP3•منزل الحلقة

With Surrey's population set to surpass Vancouver's by 2029, this vision of vibrant, transit-oriented communities could reshape how we think about density and connection in our growing region.

472 حلقات

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