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[Nparker]

They appear to be selling at a solid clip thus far.

That's good to know. They must be priced right.

[lanforod]

That's good to know. They must be priced right.

 

For the location and lot sizes, I think the prices are a bit steep. Houses are available for similar prices with larger lots on the peninsula. Are the builds higher quality than standard developer builds or something?

[Mike K.]

I would also add that the view is a big selling point. Perched well above the proposed Royal Bay subdivision some of these homes will have awesome views of the ocean, and many will at least have "a" view of the ocean from the upper floor. https://maps.google....,104.41,,1,5.02

[MarkoJ]

For the location and lot sizes, I think the prices are a bit steep. Houses are available for similar prices with larger lots on the peninsula. Are the builds higher quality than standard developer builds or something?

 

There are new houses available on the peninsula? (Other than the development at the end of the airport runway).  

[lanforod]

There are new houses available on the peninsula? (Other than the development at the end of the airport runway).  

 

No, of course I'm not talking about new houses. Age makes a difference, but land is the real value, is it not?

[LJ]

For the location and lot sizes, I think the prices are a bit steep. Houses are available for similar prices with larger lots on the peninsula. Are the builds higher quality than standard developer builds or something?

All these units have suites built into them with their own entry opposite that of the main house. I assume they would be soundproofed pretty good as well.

[Dr. Barillas]

Drove by this site on the weekend. What a vast area up for development!

 

If they stick with the contemporary feel that Parkside has and allow some architectural freedom, I have a feeling we could see some pretty nice houses.

 

Definitely on my radar.

[MarkoJ]

Drove by this site on the weekend. What a vast area up for development!

 

If they stick with the contemporary feel that Parkside has and allow some architectural freedom, I have a feeling we could see some pretty nice houses.

 

Definitely on my radar.

 

Parkside isn't part of the Royal Bay development, just boarders it.

[tedward]

Parkside isn't part of the Royal Bay development, just boarders it.

 

 

Who knew a development could rent a room with meals included... oh wait... you meant "border" as in boundary. Not "boarder" as in "room and board".

[Mike K.]

Isn't it technically part of the overall development but developed by a third party?

[MarkoJ]

Isn't it technically part of the overall development but developed by a third party?

 

I guess so as the road does come through phase #1 of the development.

[Mike K.]

Here is the vision for Royal Bay's urban village and watefront district. Approximately 90 acres of the 419 acre subdivision will be comprised of higher density residences and commercial spaces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Danma]

If it were to actually happen, this would be pretty awesome. Can't say they lack ambition on this project...

[2F2R]

>>>If it were to actually happen, this would be pretty awesome<<<

 

Reminds me of the Colwood Corners project, it would have been pretty awesome ...

 

No one would like to see this go ahead more than me but I have become so doubtful about seeing completion of these large scale proposals.

 

I'm still holding out hope I will see the Wharf Street car parking lot's developed in my lifetime ... I've been hearing the proposals for that for about half a century. I'm just back from Puerto Vallarta, have you seen the people place in front of their downtown ... at night?

[Hotel Mike]

Royal Bay has some of the best views of Victoria...much different than the traditional pictures. You see the city, and on a clear day, Mt.Baker in the background. But, in an earthquake, I reckon that's about the last place I would want to be.

[Mike K.]

How so? The site is on a gravel quarry. That's got to be pretty stable ground, no?

[Hotel Mike]

I would think that gravel is a looser, more porous ground support. Would it not be more prone to liquefaction, than the parts of Victoria built on rock?

[lanforod]

Seems to me the lower part is also a Tsunami risk?

[Mike K.]

Crushed rock becomes gravel. I dont think the site is sitting on gravel.

[Mark2]

Does anyone know if individual lots will be offered for sale, so that one could use a builder of their choice?

Or is the developer only selling lots through approved builders, or doing all the SFD building themselves?