What industries will the SODC Workplace attract?
The Marine Centre will host over 80,000 square feet in eight buildings for employment relating to Boat Building, Marine Repair, Retail, Services and Training on 5.6 acres. This facility complements the 305 slip Marina that is also planned for the site and provides an appropriate transition between the heavy industrial use at Squamish Terminals and the remainder of the SODC Land. This district will also share its prime waterfront location with the future homes of a Performing Arts Venue and Art Studios.
Immediately east of the Marine Centre is The Workplace, providing for 307,000 square feet of commercial space. Early uses, targeting knowledge based industry (KBI) workers and professionals, will be nurtured as part of the Business Plan to incubate demand. Eventually, the Creative Class concentration, together with the stunning location and access to amenities, will attract large employers, such as Google or Pixar today, looking for an inspiring campus for key team members. The Workplace is designed to accommodate this. At the same time it also provides commercial diversity in the form of large retail and light manufacturing such as “Rec Tech”.