WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Development: The Foothills, in Lantzville, B.C.

B.C.Developer: Lone Tree Properties Ltd.

Location: Lantzville is about a 20-minute drive from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

Particulars: The Foothills is a master-planned mixed-use community that has been zoned for 730 homes to be built over a 10- to 15-year time frame in multiple phases. The initial two phases will be completely residential, followed by a village element that will include retail opportunities.

Prices: Lots in the first phase were priced from $250,000 to more than $500,000, with most priced in the $300,000 range.

Information: www.thefoothillslifestyle.com