Coquitlam to Haida Gwaii: Three Rescued Homes Become Nine Units of Housing for Old Massett Village Council
We are rescuing two high-value homes from an Anthem Properties site in Coquitlam, modernizing them here in Metro Vancouver, and moving them by road and barge to Old Massett — G̲aw Tlagée — on Haida Gwaii. With a third home we rescued earlier this year, each one becomes a triplex: nine units of on-reserve below-market rental housing, directed by Old Massett Village Council and delivered by Renewal Development as project lead, 20-30% more cost-effectively than new construction or modular.
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Recognized at the 2026 Land Awards: The shíshálh Nation 10 Home Rescue Project
On June 4, the Real Estate Foundation of BC named the shíshálh Nation 10 Home Rescue Project the winner of the 2026 Land Award for Built Environments. Renewal Development was the project lead: ten high-value homes — well renovated, well maintained and worth far more than their scrap value — left a Port Moody redevelopment site by truck and barge and now provide 17 affordable rental units on shíshálh Nation lands in Sechelt.
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Debunking Myths: Are Relocated Homes Old, Unsafe, or Outdated?
When people hear about rescued homes, they often envision dilapidated structures, peeling paint, or outdated layouts. While these misconceptions are common, they couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Affordable Housing at $147/sq ft: The Squamish Nation Emergency Housing Project
Renewal Development delivered fully accessible, energy-efficient housing to the Squamish Nation at $147/sq ft, 65% below Metro Vancouver market rates.
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Debunking Myths: Are Salvaged Homes Old, Unsafe, or Outdated?
When people hear about salvaged homes, they often envision dilapidated structures, peeling paint, or outdated layouts. While these misconceptions are common, they couldn’t be further from the truth.
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