Vancouver Special 2nd Annual Tour

VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Special is probably the most frequent residential house style in Vancouver and possibly the only one uniquely designed for the city. But as Vancouver sets it sights on becoming more sustainable, Vancouver Specials have been identified as a great way to go green. With their large and straightforward footprint and inherent capability to divide into two units, the adaptive re-use of a Vancouver Special may be the most significant recycling project a family may ever take on. Saving one Vancouver Special will divert tons of construction debris from the landfill, and can provide reasonably priced, centrally located housing for families. 
This one-day, self-guided tour of four privately owned, inspiring interpretations of the unique Vancouver Special will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 12-5 p.m. Tickets and additional information on the tour and related events can be found at www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org.