Concord Pacific Developments has introduced the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging parkade in Burnaby’s Concord Brentwood community. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant advancement in sustainable infrastructure, supporting the growing demand for EVs.
Key Highlights
- Capacity: Quick charges nearly 2,000 vehicles simultaneously.
- Parking Spaces: 1,974 underground spots with 24/7 EV charging access.
- Infrastructure: Robust electrical system capable of powering all access points concurrently.
- Location: Situated less than half a kilometer from the Brentwood SkyTrain station.
- Sustainability Commitment: Part of Concord Pacific’s broader green energy initiatives across five Canadian provinces.
The new parkade is part of the four-tower Hillside project and underscores Concord Pacific’s dedication to exceeding municipal EV parking standards. Each of the 1,974 parking spaces is equipped with EV charging capabilities, ensuring residents have reliable access to power at all times. The facility’s electrical infrastructure is designed to support the simultaneous operation of all charging points, providing a seamless experience for EV owners.
At a 2015 UN Global Citizen’s Laureate dinner, Terry Hui, President and CEO of Concord Pacific, pledged to develop green infrastructure and generate sufficient green power for the company’s future communities. “This milestone is in keeping with our longstanding commitment to sustainable future communities,” Hui stated. “We have a portfolio of wind, solar, and hydro projects that has grown significantly over the past 15 years and has now expanded to five Canadian provinces. Creating infrastructure like this helps close the loop on sustainable transportation options.”
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley praised the development, saying, “This new EV parkade aligns with what we’re aiming for in Burnaby. Achieving carbon neutrality is a community-wide effort that includes residents and businesses in Burnaby, and it’s great to see Concord moving forward with this development. Making it easier for folks to drive electric vehicles, ride their bike or take transit will help us cut down on carbon emissions and achieve our climate goals faster.”
The parkade features two separate zones, each with dual entrance and exit points to facilitate efficient vehicle movement. Additionally, each charging plug-in at Hillside West and East is individually monitored, allowing residents to be billed only for the power they consume. This level of monitoring ensures transparency and efficiency in energy usage.
The Hillside development’s proximity to the Brentwood SkyTrain station and the planned bicycle network will further integrate the community with Burnaby and Vancouver. Ninety percent of Concord Pacific properties, including Concord Brentwood, are located within walking distance of rapid transit services, promoting a sustainable and connected lifestyle.
Grace Quan, a resident and President of the Hillside East Strata Council, highlighted the parkade’s importance: “As someone who works in the green energy field, I felt Concord Pacific’s decision to make our parkade 100 percent accessible to EV charging was a bold move that proves it can be done. Knowing this development supports EV owners, I had no hesitation in buying here as the value of the EV charging will carry well into the future.”
About Concord Pacific and Concord Green Energy
Concord Pacific Group, led by Terry Hui, has maintained a 35-year commitment to environmental responsibility, focusing on transit-oriented community builds in Canada, the US, and London, UK. Last November, Concord completed Central London’s largest EV parkade with 151 EV stalls, including 95 for public use. Through Concord Green Energy, the company has become a leader in the clean energy sector, managing numerous hydro, solar, and wind projects across five provinces. Current and planned power projects are set to produce over one gigawatt, including the $5 billion, 375 MW Amisk Hydroelectric project in Alberta, Canada, which is expected to generate 1,000 jobs and contribute $4 billion to the local economy during construction.
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