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[Casual Kev]

Traffic along Harbour can be a shitshow sometimes but the condos won't add much to it. It goes without saying the Dockyards is a very walkable, transit-accessible location. It's precisely the type of site that needs substantial density. 

[Nparker]

I'd argue that the Dockside/Railyards areas could handle 50% more density than is currently planned or has already been built with little impact on the livability of these communities. Apparently we still haven't learned from all the mistakes made at the Songhees.

[Casual Kev]

I'd argue that the Dockside/Railyards areas could handle 50% more density than is currently planned or has already been built with little impact on the livability of these communities. Apparently we still haven't learned from all the mistakes made at the Songhees.

 

I agree with you, my first thought when I saw the plans was that the buildings in front of the docks are much smaller than they could be. But I'm guessing the calculus by Bosa is that condos literally across the street of the docks might not command the prices they were looking for. But due to the commercial and office vacancy rates they couldn't take the gamble of building a big office tower either. 

[Jackerbie]

^ Or they've reached the density ceiling in the zone and they have no appetite to go back to the City for rezoning (remember that density cannot be varied through a Development Permit). The zoning for the Dockside Green establishes maximum square foot areas for retail, office, and residential for the entire build out, not just individual lots.

[MarkoJ]

I'd argue that the Dockside/Railyards areas could handle 50% more density than is currently planned or has already been built with little impact on the livability of these communities. Apparently we still haven't learned from all the mistakes made at the Songhees.

 

There is so little traffic in the Songhees. I don't think purely residential impacts traffic nearly as much as commercial; therefore, I agree, I wish these buildings were pushing 18-20 stories.

[G-Man]

So what is the one storey building along the goose across from the bike shop that is going up?

[Mike K.]

Here you go: https://victoria.cit.../?term=Dockside

[Gary H]

This is going to be a fairly large building but will have large sections with no windows.

 

 

 

Edited by Gary H, 04 November 2019 - 01:47 PM.

[Gary H]

The west side is mostly windowless too...

 

[Jackerbie]

^ Pretty typical for a presentation centre, no sense spending money to install windows when the building will be taken down within 10 years. Those blank walls will be for advertising.

[Gary H]

New signage - hope springs eternal...

 

 

 

[AllseeingEye]

Yup, been up for a few weeks now. Fingers crossed.

[Kapten Kapsell]

Pre-sales are starting this Spring per Bosa's project website:  https://docksidebybosa.com/

[Brantastic]

Homes coming spring 2020?

[Kapten Kapsell]

Homes coming spring 2020?

Yes, that's how I interpreted it ...

[Gary H]

Homes coming spring 2020?

 

[Nparker]

You can't argue with Its industrial vibe and it's certainly green. 

[Jackerbie]

I assume that the Advisory Design Panel meeting went well, then. Two Dockside projects were on the December 18 agenda: three towers 13-16 storeys by Buttjes Architecture, and the 6-storey Harbour Landing office building shown in Gary's post above.

[Mr.B]

I assume that the Advisory Design Panel meeting went well, then. Two Dockside projects were on the December 18 agenda: three towers 13-16 storeys by Buttjes Architecture, and the 6-storey Harbour Landing office building shown in Gary's post above.

 

l heard the three towers 13-16 storey's by Buttjes was declined again... which we should be thankful for, l'm hearing they are pushing quantity over quality

[TheCesspit]

Looks like the development is going to council in February? Seems they want interested parties to lobby for them? I can't find any details on the Council Dev Tracker though.

 

Happy New Year! Thank you for your interest and support for Dockside Green. We wanted to let you know that we are nearing our next major milestone: we anticipate that our Development Application for the three towers in the Tyee-Greenway Precinct will be going to Council in February (exact date TBD). We would encourage you to share your feedback with Council about this important step towards the completion of the Dockside Green community. 

 

You can share your support with Council by emailing mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca with Dockside Green in the subject heading. All members of the public are welcome to speak at the Council meeting; no advanced notice is required.

 

If you have any questions, or would like to connect about how to express your support, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

Best,

Kara