trade shows and plans to expand into U.S. events. “The goal is simple,”Zannet adds.“We want decisionmakers and investors to see YPK as their gateway to aviation and opportunity.” WATERFRONT VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY Beyond the airfield, YPK is planning an 11-acre waterfront development that will invite the broader public onto airport grounds. “We’re working with consultants on a boardwalk concept with boutique shops, pathways, and park space,” Zannet says. “This parcel serves the community first—it’s about giving back and opening the airport to people who don’t fly.” The site connects to regional trail networks and is poised to become a destination for both residents and visitors. The airport is seeking a developer and will structure a flexible ground lease. “Our lease rates are among the most attractive in the Lower Mainland,” Byrne says. “As a not-forprofit society, we manage leases in-house and can adapt terms to help developers move forward with confidence.” Alongside the waterfront parcel, YPK is advancing eight commercial lots near the proposed museum site, each lot is approximately 1.3 acres in size.“We’re 223 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 PITT MEADOWS REGIONAL AIRPORT
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