The Clive is a 17 unit rental at 1510 Clive Street in Oak Bay. Architect is Cascadia Architects.
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The Clive redevelopment proposal is to build a new, three-storey, LEED® certified rental apartment with 17 units, replacing an aging, 8-unit building of no historic value. The Clive redevelopment responds directly to all the key criteria that organizations such as Canada Green Building Council (LEED) and SmartGrowth BC identify as necessary to create sustainable, healthy communities for future generations. These are just some of the key reasons to support the redevelopment of the Clive:
- Provides more rental opportunities in Oak Bay. Not only does this include the renewal of the existing 8 aging and inaccessible rental units, but also adds 9 more units, for a total of 17 fully accessible, energy efficient, LEED® certified rental units for Oak Bay.
- Accessibility means mobility for the elderly, those with disabilities or dependent on scooters, and young families with strollers. The addition of an elevator and covered parking creates rental options for everyone.
Improves the pedestrian walkway and frontage on Oak Bay Ave. This includes removing the concrete retaining wall, widening the sidewalk and undergrounding the overhead wires. These aesthetic changes also improve visibility and pedestrian safety at the corner of
- Oak Bay Ave and Clive Drive. Similarly, improved streetscape and increased landscaping along Clive Drive will also be part of the beautification process.
- Features LEED certified sustainable design and construction elements such as on-site stormwater retention and management to reduce the infrastructure load. Residents will have automatic membership in the car share co-op at Monterey Center and access to a secured, heated bike room at street level.
- Scored an 89 out of 100 on Walk Score’s website. Located next to Ottavio’s Italian Bakery & Delicatessen, the building’s proximity to the Village is a realistic location for residents to adopt a car-free lifestyle.
- A manageable and appropriate increase in the population base supporting Oak Bay and Oak Bay businesses. 11 additional units is an incremental but welcome and necessary increase to Oak Bay’s tax base, creating purchasing power and economic benefits.