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[Kapten Kapsell]

I don't think there is a thread yet for this (apologies if I missed it):

 

There is a plan  by CRHC to build 155 units of affordable housing *behind private property* on Chambers avenue in Fernwood on the west side of property owned by the school district (i.e. Vic High), the city, and BC Housing.  The plan involves a land swap.

 

The plan calls for:

• 1 4-storey building
• 2 5-storey buildings
• 2 townhouse blocks (3 storeys each)
• Underground parking
• Construction start in Fall 2020

Additional information on the proposal is here:  https://fernwoodnrg....t-for-fernwood/

 

Despite some wording in the above link, it's possible that the community garden on Chambers ('Spring Ridge Common') could be included in the development proposal.  A subsequent article (published two days ago on April 9)  from Fernwood NRG mentions that the group lost its lease on the garden and that its future is tied to the development proposal; see https://fernwoodnrg....-ridge-commons/ .

Edited by Kapten Kapsell, 11 April 2019 - 06:23 PM.

[Hotel Mike]

That is great potential for infill. I hope it will be done with some style and imagination.

[Kapten Kapsell]

That is great potential for infill. I hope it will be done with some style and imagination.

The project size and scale is comparable to the Tally Ho proposal, so there is a potential here for great design...

[aastra]

As long as the three larger buildings don't repeat the same design, should be good.

[Jackerbie]

As long as the three larger buildings don't repeat the same design, should be good.

 

My bet is on exact same design, possibly variations in cladding and colour.

[aastra]

I wouldn't bet against you.

[Kapten Kapsell]

This project (under the existing townhouse complex address at 1211 Gladstone) went to Fernwood's CALUC on April 3, so I anticipate that we'll see an application (with renderings) soon...

[Nparker]

...There is a plan by CRCH to build 155 units of affordable housing *behind private property* on Chambers avenue in Fernwood on the west side of property owned by the school district (i.e. Vic High), the city, and BC Housing...

Why do I find myself less-than-enthused about a low-rise, "affordable" housing project in Fernwood?

It's going to have to be pretty spectacular to out shine the Compost Education Centre after all.

[Citified.ca]

Nice work, Kapten!

 

Citified profile: https://victoria.cit...tals/caledonia/

 

Identified in blue is the future site of a 155-unit housing complex between the 1200-blocks of Gladstone Avenue and Grant Street adjacent to Victoria High School. Earmarked for nine lots, the project site will require a land swap between the City of Victoria and the School District of Greater Victoria in order to proceed.

 

155-units of affordable housing pitched for Vic High lands in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood

https://victoria.cit...-neighbourhood/

 

A land swap between the City of Victoria and the School District of Greater Victoria could yield a $50 million multi-building affordable housing complex immediately west of Victoria High School’s running track.

 

The Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) is pursuing municipal approvals to develop a 155-unit rental project comprised of two five-storey buildings, a four-storey building and two rows of townhomes on leased school district land.

 

Spanning nine parcels between the 1200-blocks of Gladstone Avenue and Grant Street east of Chambers Street, the project is envisioned to yield 38 one-bedroom, 97 two-bedroom, 16 three-bedroom and four four-bedroom suites with the townhome component situated at the north end and two five-storey buildings at the south end. The four-storey building will rise to the north of the five-storey buildings. [Full article]

[Citified.ca]

 

Capital Region Housing Corp. reveals 155-unit affordable housing project next to Vic High

https://victoria.cit...xt-to-vic-high/

[Kapten Kapsell]

The school district just approved this swap:

https://www.cheknews...ap-plan-625630/

[Jackerbie]

This one goes to Advisory Design Panel tomorrow

[Kapten Kapsell]

The Times-Colonist has this update, along with an updated rendering of one of the buildings:  https://www.timescol...s-ok-1.24073234

[Victoria Watcher]

 building "affordable housing" at $272k per door.  when it can be done elsewhere and differently for $100k or less.

[Kapten Kapsell]

 

Updated plans were submitted in April, and this is going to CotW on Thursday May 7... 

[Nparker]

Glad to see they recessed that top floor so this giant 4-storey tower mostly only reads as 3 floors.

[Jackerbie]

Glad to see they recessed that top floor so this giant 4-storey tower mostly only reads as 3 floors.

 

If only there was another 4-storey building in the neighbourhood to ease people's fears, perhaps a 100-year-old building on the heritage registry that is fiercely defended against demolition by the community....

[Kapten Kapsell]

Here’s the CHEK coverage of this development: https://www.cheknews...-school-666850/

[Kapten Kapsell]

This is moving to a public hearing:
https://www.timescol...ring-1.24131992

[Nparker]

Should propose it as a "temporary" building and bypass public consultation altogether.