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[aastra]

 

Temporary surface parking lot, perhaps?

 

Should be good. Exciting times.

 

Seriously though, wouldn't it be neat if that small lot were developed as is, no amalgamation with adjacent properties?

[Nparker]

...wouldn't it be neat if that small lot were developed as is, no amalgamation with adjacent properties?

Is a developer going to take the risk with the limitations a lot of that size would present?

It's only about half the size of the 1400 Quadra lot currently being developed.

[Citified.ca]

No concrete plans for the property yet following demolition. The need to raze the building stems from issues with break-ins, vandalism, and pests, and the impact the vacant building is having on nearby properties as a result of the latter.

 

Former home of Ming's Asian cuisine restaurant slated for demolition

https://victoria.cit...for-demolition/

[Nparker]

No concrete plans for the property yet following demolition...

So wood frame construction then? 

[aastra]

 

The need to raze the building stems from issues with break-ins, vandalism, and pests...

 

Are you suggesting a vandal can't also be a pest? I feel like you're trying to pigeonhole people and limit their opportunities for personal growth.

[Jackerbie]

 

The need to raze the building stems from issues with break-ins, vandalism, and pests

 

Are you suggesting a vandal can't also be a pest? I feel like you're trying to pigeonhole people and limit their opportunities for personal growth.

 

A pigeon could be all three with enough determination

[aastra]

 

A pigeon could be all three with enough determination

 

I suppose, if he dove right in.*

 

*couldn't think of anything better than this

[Rob Randall]

^Stop your squabbling.

[dkuitu]

Ming's pre-demo

 

[AllseeingEye]

My go-to tire shop for the family vehicles right beside it: it better not suffer a scratch or the demo team will be hearing from me. I do wonder though if Starlight might be of the mind to submit B-O the proverbial offer 'they can't refuse' in a play for more of that block...

[Nparker]

...I do wonder though if Starlight might be of the mind to submit B-O the proverbial offer 'they can't refuse' in a play for more of that block...

I can't imagine that Big O has a long future at that location.

[A Girl is No one]

My go-to tire shop for the family vehicles right beside it: it better not suffer a scratch or the demo team will be hearing from me. I do wonder though if Starlight might be of the mind to submit B-O the proverbial offer 'they can't refuse' in a play for more of that block...

I agree it’s a great shop with good product, price and customer service.

[Hotel Mike]

Meanwhile Fountain Tire's life expectancy is also very short. Will we have to go out to Sooke to get tires?

[Rob Randall]

Irrelevant--hovercars will be here soon and tires will go the way of the horseshoe.

[aastra]

 

...tires will go the way of the horseshoe.

 

You mean we'll be throwing tires over our shoulders for good luck?

 

I don't mind these car-focused businesses that have more of an urban format. But I suppose they'd be deemed too noisy and grubby to be occupying new mixed-use developments.

[DavidSchell]

Meanwhile Fountain Tire's life expectancy is also very short. Will we have to go out to Sooke to get tires?

 

Guess you neve heard of  Canadian Tire

[aastra]

^Guess you've never seen nparker's ride:

 

[Nparker]

The wheel wells are a nice place for a nap on hot days.

[Kapten Kapsell]

1114 Rockland is going to CotW on Thursday Nov 5. Two of the condos are now designated as affordable ownership. Staff recommend moving forward to a public hearing. Report: https://pub-victoria...ocumentId=60162

[zoomer]

It’s Fangful Friday - hey Kapten, thanks for all your updates, always appreciated.