The location is great and the project has a fantastic design. Frank D'Ambrosio did the architecture with his team and it's going to fit seamlessly on the site. I've been developing in concrete and steel for years out east. It's a thankless and tough game. I first stopped into The Pearl sales center in the fall with my wife and we had an excellent experience with both of the sales staff who work for the developer directly. I'd hire the young woman that gave us our tour to sell our product. The sales center was very appealing, the photography was quality, the space had been thoughtfully curated. When I returned earlier this month my colleagues said the same. Plus, the office was full and they were selling homes as we were there. It was busy and had good energy.
I'm new to these forums but there are a lot of negative comments and speculation. The Farmers have been building for a long time in Victoria. Don't they deserve better than gossip? Don't we all? That grammar comment was needless and unkind. Whatever their plans for the site, they own it and it's up to them to navigate privately with their buyers and on public record where required by the City of Victoria.
Pressure fueled by half truths or ill-informed opinions with a negative bent are worth what they cost. If you're pro development it seems like the focus should be on the merits of the build. If you're against development, believe developers should be held to tighter standards or have ideas on development in the city your voice would have impact at the City Council hearings and through government channels. Either way, putting questions and comments out should be done with respect that this is someone's life work. The Pearl was passed unanimously. Homes have sold. To each their own with freedom of expression. I'd just like to see support for local builders and their efforts... or constructive views on how things might be improved with respect in mind. This project has a ton of good going for it and so do the others around town.