b'COVER STORYTHE HIVE LANDS IN KAMLOOPSM I L E S T O N E P R O J E C T K I C K S TA R T S S E R I E S O F N E W D E V E L O P M E N T S I N D O W N T O W N C O R E BY MATTHEW BRADFORD&T Project Developmentsthe first of several new developmentsBefore The Hives arrival, Kamloops A and Invictus Properties setcoming to the site. had lacked Class A office space for 20 a milestone in Kamloopsyears. Pilbeam says the numbers just this summer with the opening ofWe ran into a rare opportunity indidnt add up for potential developers The Hive, the regions first Class AKamloops to own a square block andregarding development costs, leasing commercial office building in nearlysaw it as an opportunity to create a newcharges and other anticipated expenses. two decades. Standing six stories highdistrict that aligns with the regionsThis changed after the development at the corner of 6th and Lansdowne,ideals while making Kamloops an evenpartners and other stakeholders helped the stylish development brings 55,000better place to live, work and play,convince the City to introduce a sq. ft. of modern office space tosays Bryan Pilbeam, Vice President andrevitalization tax credit, making projects the downtown core and representsGeneral Manager with Invictus. like The Hive more lucrative.46 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'