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[Kapten Kapsell]

Demolitions of the existing houses at 561-565 Toronto Street are underway in order to make way for this development:  https://victoria.cit...toronto-street/

 

The BP (in progress) indicates that this will be a 24-unit apartment building; does anyone know if it's been switched from condo to rental ...?

[Mike K.]

Very good!

[Brantastic]

Ming's is being demolished right now. This is from about 10 minutes ago.

[Nparker]

In its heyday Ming's was my mom's favourite place for Chinese food. They used to offer a rather classy experience.

[Rob Randall]

Someone get down there and get video when they demolish the corner and smash all the mirrored glass. Maybe it's the same demo company that did the Esquimalt/Head demo and the video will go worldwide viral.

[aastra]

I assume zoomer is standing just out of frame?

[zoomer]

/\ actually working today - and I don’t do cold weather filming. At least not until Mike K gets me a Canada Goose VV jacket. Rumour is all the mods got one plus VW and RFS FFS.

[LJ]

Who is this FFS guy?

 

I've never seen any posts by him.

[sebberry]

 At least not until Mike K gets me a Canada Goose VV jacket. Rumour is all the mods got one plus VW and RFS FFS.

 

 

With everyone using adblockers these days, we had to get the imported Canada Goose knockoffs.  One sleeve is longer than the other on mine and it's still trying to peck at me.  I don't think they quite figured out how to get the whole goose in the jacket.

[Matt R.]

I was at Alert First Aid this week (across the street) hoarding, I mean stocking up on, masks and there was a worker in a full bunny suit vacuuming bricks as they were coming down. Asbestos?

Matt.

[Redd42]

Maybe it's the same demo company that did the Esquimalt/Head demo and the video will go worldwide viral.

 

Do tell.

[Rob Randall]

https://www.cheknews...olition-670238/

 

That clip has since made its way into those fail compilation videos that clog up your Facebook page. 

[Promontory Kingpin]

Some updated pics of whatever is left at the Mings site would be appreciated

[cfbnp200e]

Not much left. Salvage crews loading up the large wooden beams.

[cfbnp200e]

Not much left. Salvage crews loading up the large wooden beams.

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[cfbnp200e]

It was sad to see. My uncle & aunt started Mings way back. Lots of family celebrations there.

[Kapten Kapsell]

A couple of new projects are proposed in South Jubilee:

 

• 8 Zebra-designed townhouses are proposed for 1514-1520 Foul Bay Road
• Aryze is proposing a 6-storey 'student housing' apartment building targeted at International Students for 1693 Fort Street at Belcher.  This would follow a 'pod' setup like what Townhouse is proposing at 979-983 Pandora.  This building would be the tallest building in South Jubilee and would 'convert' to "Air B&B" use in-between semesters.

Would PPPDev have renderings for the second proposal ?

Edited by Kapten Kapsell, 16 November 2020 - 12:26 PM.

[Kapten Kapsell]

Here's an update on the Kiwanis Village redevelopment courtesy of the Oaklands CALUC:

 

Kiwanis Village Proposal

Development of Kiwanis Village, a seniors housing project, is being proposed at 1419 Mallek Crescent:

• Demolition took 2 years due to relocation of previous tenants; no one was evicted.

• Aim is for the building to be cost efficient so that lower rates can be offered to tenants. Key need is affordability.

o Site will include green spaces and community gardens.

o Market study conducted by City Spaces. Over 400 applicants for residency.

o Building designed to reduce isolation for seniors. Includes multiple social/common areas.

o Building Details:

 4738.9 m2

 2 Two-bed Units; 20 One-bed Units; 36 Studio Units (all with balconies/patios)

 Roof deck with gardening space

 20+ spaces for scooters

 Building is ‘solar panel ready’

• Challenging soil conditions on site, but conditions improve moving North to South.

o Site slopes up towards the South (3.5m).

o Northern portions with poor soil conditions will be turned into a parking lot.

• Project being developed under existing R3-G-K Zoning. Long-term plan to redevelop site over time, however future development will require Variances and Rezoning approval from the City.

o There is a height limitation of 11m. Units will have 9ft ceilings.

o Draft Plan developed within constrains of the sloping site.

• Phase 1 ESA & 2 ESA have been completed. Trace contaminants will be removed as directed by engineers.

• Crosswalk on South Side of Mallek Crescent is considered dangerous because of the slope. Considering an overhead pedestrian warning system.

Next Steps:

• Preparing an application to the City for a development permit.

• Working on Step Code 3 (new building code requirements re: energy).

• Will be making submission to City for technical review by the end of October, then will be sent to the Advisory Design Panel.

• Requesting a letter from Oaklands Community Association in support of the project.

[aastra]

 

This building would be the tallest building in South Jubilee.

 

Significantly taller than the old 6-story "Harrington House" at 1745 Leighton?

 

 

pic from https://bccondos.net/1745-leighton-rd

[Kapten Kapsell]

You make an excellent point, Aastra; I had forgotten about that structure.