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[Nparker]

...I believe this is this a revival of this project: http://vibrantvictor...oreys-canceled/

Earlier renderings suggested a much more attractive project.

[FirstTimeHomeCrier]

Stumbled on a new project coming to esquimalt

http://www.corvettelanding.com

Introducing The Corvette Landing, the Newest Modular Construction project in Greater Victoria. The building utalizing an off-site construction method and an innovative design strategy
There are renderings on the site

 

"Washer/Dryer in select residences."

 

Nobody wants to pay new-build prices and have shared laundry.

[Nparker]

Here's an interesting proposal: 

...Cameo, a mixed-use project by Alberta-based Casman Properties...will reinvent the corner of Sidney Avenue and Third Street, across from the Town of Sidney’s Municipal Hall, will sport as many as 50 condominiums built over commercial space that will feature a new and improved Star Cinema...

http://www.timescolo...osal-1.23095774

[Jackerbie]

^ Great to see the ol' Star Cinema staying in Sidney!

[RFS]

Came in the mail

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[Mike K.]

Cool, thank you!

[grantpalin]

https://www.saanichn...ng-development/

 

Council unanimously postponed the proposed project on N. Dairy behind Hillside Mall. Multiple concerns were cited, including insufficient surface parking (due to not going underground due to costs) and height (a shocking four *gasps* floors).

[RFS]

^thats absolutely hilarious. That tiny little building would get passed without a second thought in Langford.. Nanaimo.. courtenay.. Campbell river.. literally any other city. “Height and massing concerts” in what world?!?

[VicHockeyFan]

It’s across from the freaking mall parking lot, it’s not in the middle of Broadmead. Wtf.

[Nparker]

...Council unanimously postponed the proposed project on N. Dairy behind Hillside Mall. Multiple concerns were cited, including insufficient surface parking (due to not going underground due to costs) and height (a shocking four *gasps* floors).

Remind me again of the so-called housing crisis in our region?

[jonny]

I actually agree with Saanich council. We should be aiming for better than surface parking.

[RFS]

I actually agree with Saanich council. We should be aiming for better than surface parking.

In that case they would have to go taller so that’s clearly not the issue

[grantpalin]

I actually agree with Saanich council. We should be aiming for better than surface parking.

Agree on that point, surface parking is not an efficient use of space when more housing is needed. Abstract did cite concerns about the cost of going below grade, so I dunno. As for height, the building just to the east is already three floors, but the roofline is less impactful. Some revision to this proposal to soften the appearance of the fourth floor may be needed.

[Nparker]

...Some revision to this proposal to soften the appearance of the fourth floor may be needed.

Only in the CRD would this ever be necessary. 

[VicHockeyFan]

Agree on that point, surface parking is not an efficient use of space when more housing is needed. 

 

Tell that to UVic.  They have more surface parking sq. footage than education building footprint sq. footage, despite the fact that every student has a "free" bus pass.

 

Edited by VicHockeyFan, 08 December 2017 - 06:54 PM.

[Nparker]

...Council unanimously postponed the proposed project on N. Dairy behind Hillside Mall. Multiple concerns were cited, including insufficient surface parking...and height (a shocking four *gasps* floors).

I can certainly see why Saanich Council wouldn't want to set a precedent in the Hillside area with a hulking 4-storey building with expansive surface parking...it would entirely ruin the character of the neighbourhood. 

Edited by Nparker, 08 December 2017 - 07:37 PM.

[Nparker]

I am having trouble understanding Saanich's sudden concern regarding 4-storey buildings and surface parking in the Hillside/North Dairy area.

[aastra]

The rule seems to be: new & half-decently attractive 4-story apartments with small footprints are bad, whereas old & bland 4-story apartments with very large footprints are not bad. Repetition of the same design across multiple buildings is also a plus re: existing developments.

[Bingo]

Those apartments won't need surface parking once the buildings fill up with people who don't have cars but have bicycles, which will come in handy once North Dairy becomes a dedicated 'cross town cycle path*.

I saw the design by VHF

[shoeflack]

Tell that to UVic.  They have more surface parking sq. footage than education building footprint sq. footage, despite the fact that every student has a "free" bus pass.

Two points. One, UVic has not added new surface parking in a long time, and in fact have been steadily reducing it to build new infrastructure. It’s one of the reasons why they built a multi level parkade. They have no plans for any new surface parking, and most of their surface parking was built at a time when surface parking was encouraged. And second, the U-Pass is not free, it’s just heavily subsidized on account of the amount of customers it brings to BC Transit. But UVic students specifically pay for it in their tuition fees.

So the whole “tell that to UVic” notion is a little silly, considering how they are actively reducing their surface parking in favour of more buildings and high density parking, which is kind of exactly what everyone should be doing.