In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Trevor Casey, Development Manager at Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation. Trevor discusses his work with the Squamish Nation, highlighting their economic development goals and recent equity partnership in real estate projects. He details the SNO development, a significant project involving 11 towers and 6,000 units, which emphasizes reducing vehicle dependency and improving transit. Trevor notes challenges like environmental contamination but praises the support from Vancouver and Westbank Development Corporation. He also mentions the Squamish Nation’s future land use planning and expresses pride in the SNO project’s impact.
Topics covered include:
- Trevor explains the role of Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation
- Discussion on the historical involvement of First Nations in real estate development
- Trevor discusses First Nations’ decade-long development partnerships in Vancouver
- Background on the SNO development
- The community engagement aspect of the SNO projects
- The collaboration with Westbank Development Corporation
More about our guest…
Trevor Casey is the Development Manager at Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation, with over ten years of experience in the real estate business in Canada. Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation was set up in 2018 to develop and manage the nation’s business. Together, we will show leadership, demonstrating to the world how Indigenous Peoples are influencing Canada positively, as much as Canada has had a profound impact on Indigenous Peoples.
The Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who lived in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and the Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since before recorded history. Its culture is rich and resilient.
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