In an ever growing city like Vancouver, where the current population density is the third highest of any metropolitan centre in North America, and the city’s metropolitan population is forecasted to reach 2.6 million by the year 2020; planners, architects and construction firms alike are now having to re-evaluate the traditional development methodologies that have made the city of Vancouver what it is today. 
Retrofitting: adding new components to an existing space; is becoming a logical solution for home and business owners who are looking to stay in the hustle and bustle of the downtown core. The move toward affordable downtown work and play has seen start-up businesses take over old apartment spaces in the Downtown East Side and young professionals taking up residence in converted industrial buildings.
While most spaces are built to perform a particular function and have a certain aesthetic, our continuing need for usable and affordable space downtown will see an increase in the refurbishment and retrofitting of existing spaces. Klondike Contracting will keep you posted with innovative reconstruction and retrofitting ideas.
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