This is a major shift. I wonder how many existing purchasers will want to back out now?

...Why did they ever want to go with wood?

To be woke.

As one of those existing purchasers, I gotta say the mass timber was the selling feature, as it added a unique aesthetic that really appealed to me. Having seen mass timber used in other projects, I just love how it looks, nothing to do with being woke. Not sure what I'm going to do now as I am essentially priced out of any similar-specced condo in Victoria. My hunch is that staying the course will be the best course of action, but we will see.

Keep us posted, Crustyraff. Good news is, you’re still at the front door of a major shift in that area and the prices you paid are a great deal, relatively speaking.

Moving forward I can’t help but think mass timber will be more viable in rental and commercial projects where the costs can be extended over a longer period.

As one of those existing purchasers, I gotta say the mass timber was the selling feature, as it added a unique aesthetic that really appealed to me. Having seen mass timber used in other projects, I just love how it looks, nothing to do with being woke. Not sure what I'm going to do now as I am essentially priced out of any similar-specced condo in Victoria. My hunch is that staying the course will be the best course of action, but we will see.

Crusty, I'm hoping you like your home (should you choose to continue on the purchase). Generally speaking, the concrete/steel approach being taken by the developer may actually grant you greater resale value down the road.

Mods: I'm assuming that the change in materials may not require the reissuing of a development permit ...?