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[Kapten Kapsell]

A 55-unit affordable housing development for indigenous people is proposed for 210-220 Langford St in Vic West.

Edited by Kapten Kapsell, 29 January 2025 - 05:10 PM.

[Mike K.]

I believe this was approved last fall? I could be mistaken.

[Kapten Kapsell]

It looks like it went to CALUC in the summer and they filed for rezoning & dev permit on Jan 29.

[Victoria Watcher]

Paving over a parking lot to build housing with no parking is closer to reality on Victoria’s Broughton Street.

 

The bylaw required to build six storeys on what is now a parking lot passed the first three readings Jan. 30, after garnering council’s approval last fall.

 

First pitched in 2023, the project planned for 837 Broughton St. is a six-storey building with 42 purpose-built rental residential units and one live-work unit with no vehicle parking.

 

 

https://www.vicnews....ing-lot-7793303

[Kapten Kapsell]

Aryze is proposing a 6 storey rental building with street level live work units at 1964 Oak Bay Ave, one block west of Foul Bay Rd.

[corvus]

Ooh, that's a great spot for those! Hope they have a smooth approvals process.

[Citified.ca]

 

Downtown Victoria's housing supply will grow by 300 to 800 units in 2025: Citified data

https://victoria.cit...-citified-data/

[Kapten Kapsell]

Aryze is proposing a redevelopment of First Metropolitan United Church. A 6-storey purpose-built rental (129 units) is planned for the eastern part of the site; the church itself would receive a renovation into a performing arts space.

[Victoria Watcher]

^ 932 balmoaral.

 

https://www.timescol...-church-7860796

 

 

First Metropolitan United holds its last service in downtown 1913 church

 

The congregation is joining Broad View United Church in a new venue, the newly renovated former St. Aidan’s United Church off Cedar Hill Cross Road

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 March 2025 - 11:25 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

“Labour costs have gone up, material costs have gone up, and of course we’ve got the crazy Trump trade war south of the border creating some uncertainty,” says Victoria city councillor Dave Thompson.

 

As a result of escalating construction costs, council will be considering an application Thursday for rezoning that would allow two extra floors of hotel rooms added to the original design.

 

In its application, Chard Developments says its heritage restoration budget has ballooned from $1.6 million to $5.1 million, and construction costs have risen by more than $200 since 2021.

 

https://cheknews.ca/...-board-1248704/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 April 2025 - 06:33 PM.

[Kapten Kapsell]

The Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations have submitting their initial rezoming vision document for their Rock Bay development to the City of Victoria. https://tender.victo...009102309103033

[Victoria Watcher]

I’ll believe it when I see it. They got a 10-year tax exemption, that’s likely the largest achievement.

I can’t see development happening here before 2035.

Unless they sell the site.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 April 2025 - 12:23 AM.

[Mike K.]

The land was remediated in 2016.

There may very well be a development partner involved. I’m sure the big players in Vancouver are keen to participate in secure ventures like this.

[Victoria Watcher]

What's the deal with 557 Simcoe?

 

 

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Large, vacant lot available in the heart of James Bay. 60' x 164', level, rectangular lot is 9633 SQFT+-. Simcoe St between St Turner and Clarance St and has recently been zoned - Multi Family, allowing the construction 4-3bdrm townhomes. The project comes with the approved Development permit plans. To build New Townhomes in this Prime location offers - walking to shopping, restaurants, schools, community Centre. Plus, only minutes to Downtown, the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman’s Wharf & mere blocks to Dallas Rd ocean front. A great place to create your dreams in an unbeatable location. There is also the opportunity to upgrade zoning with the new city OCP considerations.

 

$1,399,900

 

https://www.realtor....toria-james-bay

[Victoria Watcher]

Odeon:


The real estate company declined to comment on the property listing during a phone call Thursday afternoon. Cineplex also declined to comment.

https://www.vicnews....ictoria-7997229

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 May 2025 - 12:19 AM.

[aastra]

Wiping out the Odeon would be a real bummer. Although redevelopment would likely make for an improvement re: the scene on the Johnson St. side.

 

[corvus]

Man, losing both downtown theatres would be a really big loss! 

[Kapten Kapsell]

Aryze is planning a 6-storey rental building featuring 101 apartments for 2612-2628 Richmond Road near Royal Jubilee Hospital.

[aastra]

Did anyone attend this? (also, can you get there from here?)

 

 

Date and Time: Tuesday May 20, 2025 – 7:00pm
Location: Paul Phillips Hall @1923 Fernwood Ave.

This month the Fernwood LUC will be hosting Robert Jawl and DAU Studio for a preliminary (informal) presentation on a proposed development at 1101 Yates. This one-acre site has been home to auto dealerships. The applicants are proposing a mixed use development incorporating office and conference spaces, street level restaurant / café use, a licensed daycare area, and rental housing with market and non-market components. Following a brief presentation, attendees will be invited to ask questions.

[Mike K.]

This is going to be a major project, by the sounds of it.