How Concord Pacific Developments Is Redefining the Future of Housing Development

In cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Burnaby, or Surrey, dozens of condominiums are built each year. But not all towers are created equal. Some launch with an attractive façade or a creative brand strategy, but lack solid presence. Others struggle to balance the growing list of amenities buyers expect with the reality of high operating costs and limited space.

Concord Pacific, Canada's largest community developer, approaches this challenge differently. For over 35 years, the company has been guided by a deceptively simple question: how can we help people thrive here for generations? From this starting point, home design and spatial comfort become priorities.

"We're perfecting what we've offered for over three decades," says Terry Hu, General Manager of Concord Pacific Developments. "We design for the end user — those who will live here, raise children or retire here."

The company's strength lies in its scale. Unlike many developers focused on single-tower projects with modest amenities, Concord builds multi-tower communities. By pooling resources, these communities can maintain levels of amenities that smaller buildings simply cannot achieve. The result is thriving and secure private neighborhoods.

In Concord Metrotown, residents will have access to the world's largest private bike storage facility, as well as a 400-meter indoor running track — a unique feature in condominium design. Other communities offer spacious fitness centers, spin studios, yoga zones, co-working spaces and private offices, as well as even dog grooming areas.

When thousands of homes share these amenities instead of 200, the result is double: better amenities at a fraction of the cost per home and vibrant neighborhoods where people connect over shared interests — whether it's cycling, sports or family life.

Inside their towers, Concord emphasizes functionality and flexibility. New projects feature interior balconies that can be transformed into open spaces, enclosed with glass doors and known as solariums. These expand living areas and make them usable year-round, even in Canada's unpredictable climate. Efficient layouts, natural lighting, and thoughtfully designed ventilation complete the style that has become a hallmark of Concord: homes that are pleasant to live in, not just impressive in brochures.

Concord's approach also reflects broader changes in how people define comfort and wellbeing. Its BioSpace systems, launched post-pandemic, introduced HEPA air filtration, contactless entry and smart environmental monitoring in new developments. The company was among the first to implement EV infrastructure, launching the world's largest fast-charging parking facility and continues supplying renewable energy across Canada through its subsidiary Concord Energy. Concord's innovations show that they anticipate the next phase of urban needs and fulfill them before they're even demanded.

Concord projects often include new parks, plazas and waterfront access, and the company sponsors major urban events such as the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival and Canada-wide tours. These public commitments extend the definition of 'community' beyond any single development, highlighting Concord's role as an urban builder rather than just a condo developer.

All of this unites longevity. Concord communities are built to be desired and functional for decades, not just within the current market cycle. Prioritizing lifestyle convenience, investing in scalable shared amenities and embedding health and sustainability into the design process, the company has carved out a clear identity in an oversaturated market.

While many developers are known for their towers, Concord Pacific is known for its communities. In an era where confidence in pre-sales projects is increasingly questioned, this distinction may be its greatest strength.