Garrison Crossing

One of Chilliwack, British Columbia’s most innovative projects is CLC’s Garrison Crossing, a 153-acre (61.9-hectare) redevelopment of part of the former Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Chilliwack. CLC acquired the site in 2001 and has received very positive support from the community for its transformation of the former military base.

CLC, in cooperation with the City of Chilliwack, has brought many innovations to Garrison Crossing that have increased the environmental, socio-economic and community values of this redevelopment project.

This innovative design approach helped secure Garrison Crossing official LEED-ND Stage 2 certification in February 2010, under a pilot program led by US Green Building Council. CLC was proud to receive this certification, especially considering that Garrison Crossing broke ground in 2003, years before the LEED-ND pilot program rating system was formally introduced in 2007. This recognition demonstrates that the sustainable design approaches applied by CLC in 2003 were indeed industry “best practices”.

CLC has other projects registered with LEED ND’s pilot program. CLC’s Currie Barracks development in Calgary received a Stage 2 LEED ND Gold certification for an approved plan in October 2008. And a section of CLC’s Village at Griesbach real estate development in Edmonton became the recipient of a Stage 2 LEED ND (neighbourhood development) Gold certification in July 2009. Village at Griesbach is the first project in Edmonton to receive this prestigious international designation.

When completed, the project will include over 1,500 residential housing units with a mix of new and refurbished single-family homes, new and restored townhouses, condominium apartments and its own retail village.

The revitalization of Garrison Crossing celebrates its surroundings and commemorates its history. This approach has made the community one of the most desirable residential neighbourhoods in the entire Fraser Valley.

Garrison Estates has been selected to refurbish the Permanent Married Quarters (PMQs) that originally existed on the base. Great care is being taken to save and refinish the beautiful original fir floors. All homes are being taken down to the framework to install new plumbing, wiring, windows, siding and insulation. Front porches and back sundecks are being added, and exteriors are being painted in rich, vibrant colors to complement the mature greenery.

Creating a pedestrian-friendly residential community and encouraging travel without a car was integral to the planning of Garrison Crossing, Chilliwack. The central boulevard links to a network of bikeways, pathways and nature trails that allow you to walk to the local elementary school, community centre and retail village.

Legacy Walk commemorates the men and women who lived and worked at the former Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack from its inception in 1942 to its closure in 1995. Visitors and residents can walk the pathways and learn about the base's history and the vital role it has played in Canada's military. In addition, work has begun on the redevelopment of the significant Sapper’s Cenotaph Park on the eastern edge of the site.

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