Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Kapten Kapsell posted topic Scott Building Redevelopment and Rental Addition

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Kapten Kapsell has just posted a new topic entitled "Scott Building Redevelopment and Rental Addition" in forum "City of Victoria".

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District Properties is proposing to redevelop the Scott Building (corner of Douglas and Hillside, former home of Scotiabank) by renovating the upper floors of the existing structure (conversion from office to rental residential) and constructing a new 6-storey purpose-built rental building on the adjacent surface parking lot. Retail will be on the first floor of the renovated structure as well as on the Hillside-facing portion of the new structure.
The initial community meeting with BCGA is on Monday Dec 11; does anyone have access to renderings?
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Monday, November 27, 2017

VibrantVictoria posted topic [Rockland] 1811 Oak Bay Avenue | Rentals | 5-storeys | Proposed

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VibrantVictoria has just posted a new topic entitled "[Rockland] 1811 Oak Bay Avenue | Rentals | 5-storeys | Proposed" in forum "City of Victoria".

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An artist's rendering of a five-storey, 15-unit purpose-built rental proposal for the 1800-block of Oak Bay Avenue. The project is planned to replace an aging 5-unit rental complex currently on the property.

Rental density to triple at Oak Bay Ave site as developer looks to replace aging complex
https://victoria.citified.ca/news/1811-rental-density-to-triple-at-oak-bay-ave-site-as-developer-looks-to-replace-aging-complex/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/1811-rental-density-to-triple-at-oak-bay-ave-site-as-developer-looks-to-replace-aging-complex/)
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Friday, November 24, 2017

lanforod posted topic Election Reform - BC 2018 Referendum

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lanforod has just posted a new topic entitled "Election Reform - BC 2018 Referendum" in forum "Victoria Politics".

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So this seems to have flown under the radar so far.

https://engage.gov.bc.ca/howwevote/ (https://engage.gov.bc.ca/howwevote/)
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Saturday, November 18, 2017

VicHockeyFan posted topic Housing the homeless, a simple, inexpensive plan

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Housing the homeless, a simple, inexpensive plan" in forum "Urban Issues".

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I have a very simple plan for housing the homeless. I'll outline it here over the next few days. I've been trying to think of the way to make the most secure, private housing units, at the least expense, and I think I have it.

Now, bear in mind, these are VERY basic units. Each unit has a toilet/sink combination, a bed/cot, a chair and desktop, some shelving and a small TV (basic cable).

Each unit has a locking door, but they do not have a ceiling - and I'll explain why soon.









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Friday, November 17, 2017

G-Man posted topic [Victoria] Chicken 6/49

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G-Man has just posted a new topic entitled "[Victoria] Chicken 6/49" in forum "Restaurant & Eatery Reviews".

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Has anyone been to this place on Quadra? Just finally got through to them after trying to call for pickup for two Fridays in a row and right now my chicken will be ready at 730. They are already out of potato wedges for the night and apparently have a line a line out the door. I am expecting some pretty good chicken right now.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Cassidy posted topic "Create Victoria" - City of Victoria Arts Master Plan

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Cassidy has just posted a new topic entitled ""Create Victoria" - City of Victoria Arts Master Plan" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment".

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This process has been going on for a while now as "Create Victoria", but just last week the draft City of Victoria Draft Arts Master Plan was presented to council.

http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/create-victoria.html

The entire "Create Victoria" process is a noble one, and if the assorted constituents and functionaries - along with the local and regional politicians can keep their crap together ... something good might just come out of it all to the benefit of all who live here in the Capital Region.

The 12 little Kingdoms in the CRD really have to streamline how they fund the regional arts scene though. Right now it seems Victoria, Saanich, and Oak Bay are the only ones picking up the tab for things that it seems ALL residents of the CRD just presume are theirs too.

I rarely praise the City of Victorias governance (for good reason), but in this case they get sincere and serious kudos for at least making the effort to broaden the support base for the massive financial machine that is the arts industry in the CRD.
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Saturday, November 11, 2017

jbird posted topic The Living Watershed | Nov 27 | Hosted by Sierra Club BC and Flathead Wild

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jbird has just posted a new topic entitled "The Living Watershed | Nov 27 | Hosted by Sierra Club BC and Flathead Wild" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment".

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We all know water is sacred. But do we treat rivers and waterways with respect?

BC's Flathead and Elk River Valleys in the Southern Rockies are a stark example of how human activities are putting important wildlife corridors and our river systems at risk.

Join community leaders, ecologists, activists and policy makers in a conversation on water quality, watershed management and the impacts of mining and forestry in BC. From the Flathead to coastal rainforest ecosystems, the way we treat our water is the way we treat our future.

Share a glass of wine or beer and nibbles with Sierra Club BC and the Flathead Wild Coalition in Victoria.

This event is being held on the unceded territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.

For questions regarding accessibility, please see: http://victoriaeventcentre.ca/accessibility/ (http://victoriaeventcentre.ca/accessibility/)

Free event.

See Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/158546864749713/) for more details.
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Friday, November 3, 2017

VicHockeyFan posted topic Marijuana tourism

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Marijuana tourism" in forum "Victoria and South Island Economy".

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I thought it would be useful to have a thread about marijuana tourism. We are only 8 or so months from it being legal all across the country.

Has anyone seen anywhere that's advertising and mentioning marijuana? I'd think that accommodation providers are probably thinking about how to handle it. Surely cabins and the like should be marketing it. What's the story up at Port Renfrew? Any shops? Sooke RCMP, that patrols there is allowing a few shops in Sooke proper.

I'm also thinking we have a bit of an advantage. If you follow that most hotels will not allow smoking in rooms, we have the year-round weather that makes slipping outside for a smoke doable.

What do CRD smoking laws say about marijuana?








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VibrantVictoria posted topic [James Bay] 415/435 Michigan Street | Rentals; townhomes | 3-storeys | Proposed

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VibrantVictoria has just posted a new topic entitled "[James Bay] 415/435 Michigan Street | Rentals; townhomes | 3-storeys | Proposed" in forum "City of Victoria".

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Thanks for the heads-up, jackberbie!

12 two-storey townhomes with rooftop terraces, plus 12 studio apartments are slated for the green space between James Bay's Charter House and Regent Tower residential buildings.


An artist's rendering of 415/435 Michigan Street, a 24-unit townhome and studio apartment rental complex proposed for land between the 14-storey Charter House (at left) and 13-storey Regent Tower rental buildings in James Bay.

Townhome and studio apartment rentals proposed for James Bay's Michigan Street
https://victoria.citified.ca/news/townhome-and-studio-apartment-rentals-proposed-for-james-bays-michigan-street/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/townhome-and-studio-apartment-rentals-proposed-for-james-bays-michigan-street/)
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Chicago!

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Chicago!" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment".

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Coming for 8 performances in December. And it looks like there are plenty of tickets still available. $112 and up.


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Thursday, November 2, 2017

VibrantVictoria posted topic [Burnside-Gorge] 210 Gorge Road East | 6-storeys | Affordable rentals | Proposed

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VibrantVictoria has just posted a new topic entitled "[Burnside-Gorge] 210 Gorge Road East | 6-storeys | Affordable rentals | Proposed" in forum "City of Victoria".

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Thank you for the heads-up, Kapten!

This project will replace the 21-unit Cedar Grove Apartments complex operated by Cool-Aid with 82-units of below-market rentals for singles, working couples and seniors, and 32-units of assisted living rentals for adults. Units will range from 318 square feet to 718 square feet in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations.


An artist's rendering of 210 Gorge Road East, an 82-unit affordable housing project pitched for Gorge Road East at Carroll Street in Victoria's Burnside-Gorge neighbourhood.

82-units of affordable and supportive housing proposed for Gorge Road
https://victoria.citified.ca/news/cedar-grove-210-gorge-road-82-units-of-affordable-and-supportive-housing-proposed-for-gorge-road/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/cedar-grove-210-gorge-road-82-units-of-affordable-and-supportive-housing-proposed-for-gorge-road/)

The Victoria Cool Aid Society has submitted a development proposal to the City of Victoria to build an 82-unit affordable housing project on Gorge Road East at Carroll Street in Victoria's Burnside-Gorge neighbourhood. Dubbed 210 Gorge Road East, the six-storey complex will feature 50-units of below-market affordable rental apartments and 32-units of self-contained supportive housing rental units for adults requiring Cool Aid's on-site support services. [Full article (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/cedar-grove-210-gorge-road-82-units-of-affordable-and-supportive-housing-proposed-for-gorge-road/)]
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