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vicdevelopments · #**2161** Posted **Dec 16, 2019, 1:30 AM**

That’s really disappointing. Only 6 stories. Uptown is the perfect area for future high density developments. All I can say is that I hope it doesn’t get built. Thank you for the info.

Apey · #**2162** Posted **Dec 16, 2019, 8:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by vicdevelopments

That’s really disappointing. Only 6 stories. Uptown is the perfect area for future high density developments. All I can say is that I hope it doesn’t get built. Thank you for the info.

Np! If I hear anymore about the development I will post and keep you updated!

aastra · #**2163** Posted **Dec 18, 2019, 1:52 AM**

Some pics by Kungsberg at vibrantvictoria.ca:

Tapestry by Concert:

*****

Black and White:

vicdevelopments · #**2164** Posted **Dec 18, 2019, 6:04 AM**

The Tapestry is such an ugly building. Such a shame and a lost opportunity.

skylinegazer · #**2165** Posted **Dec 18, 2019, 10:13 AM**

that B&W is fantastic! so much better than the original glass version that we first saw

aastra · #**2166** Posted **Dec 19, 2019, 8:31 PM**

Hudson Place One as seen from the View Street parkade and from the Jubilee Hospital parkade (the view from the latter will soon be gone because they're installing an additional suicide-prevention barrier that stands 8-9 feet above the existing railing).

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The Bowker project in Oak Bay:

skylinegazer · #**2167** Posted **Dec 19, 2019, 11:47 PM**

nice! been wondering how the Oak Bay project was going

vicdevelopments · #**2168** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 12:25 AM**

Thanks for the pictures. 😀 The McKenzie Interchange opened today. I am going to go drive through it tonight to see how it is.

aastra · #**2169** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 5:12 AM**

Yates on Yates is visible from the View Street parkade:

Apey · #**2170** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 8:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by aastra

Some pics by Kungsberg at vibrantvictoria.ca:

Tapestry by Concert:

*****

Black and White:

Agreed the Black and White looks sharp and gives a modern edge to the area!

Apey · #**2171** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by aastra

Hudson Place One as seen from the View Street parkade and from the Jubilee Hospital parkade (the view from the latter will soon be gone because they're installing an additional suicide-prevention barrier that stands 8-9 feet above the existing railing).

*****

The Bowker project in Oak Bay:

Shame about loosing that view from the Jubilee Hospital Parkade as they are installing a suicide prevention barrier. Is it known when the barrier will be erected?

SpongeG · #**2172** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 10:05 PM**

Langford warns residents after new highrise deemed potentially unsafe
Todd Coyne
CTV Vancouver Island
Published Wednesday, December 18, 2019

VICTORIA -- The City of Langford is taking the unusual step of warning residents in a brand-new highrise apartment building that their homes may not be safe.

The 90-unit Danbrook One development just opened to renters at 2766 Claude Rd. in the spring. Last month, it won an excellence award from the Victoria Real Estate Board. But now B.C.'s professional engineering regulator is raising concerns about the building's design and construction.

Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) told the city on Dec. 3 that one of its members who works in Langford is under investigation due to concerns about their work.

"There is a potential risk to the safety performance of the building," the City of Langford said in a statement Wednesday. "To what extent, the city does not know."

Langford city staff have now hired an outside engineering firm to undertake an independent investigation into the safety of the building, one of the tallest in the city.

In the meantime, the city says it is providing support to tenants who choose to immediately vacate the building.

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https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/l...safe-1.4736065

aastra · #**2173** Posted **Dec 20, 2019, 11:21 PM**

The additional barrier atop the hospital parkade is already being installed. The job is maybe 50% done at this point? The vertical pipes that they're installing are pretty serious things. Even though there's a small gap between each one, as you walk around on the top level you almost feel like you're in a walled room with no roof.

Apey · #**2174** Posted **Dec 21, 2019, 10:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by aastra

The additional barrier atop the hospital parkade is already being installed. The job is maybe 50% done at this point? The vertical pipes that they're installing are pretty serious things. Even though there's a small gap between each one, as you walk around on the top level you almost feel like you're in a walled room with no roof.

Thanks for an update on the progress of the project! But your last comment sounds kinda depressing!

Apey · #**2175** Posted **Dec 22, 2019, 9:26 PM**

Also not sure if I have mentioned it before. But have it confirmed by an inside source that Walmart at Hillside mall is for sure a go. Apparently it won't be opened till at least 2021 as there has to be some major seismic upgrades done, before the store can even think about renovating and opening it's doors to the public! Thought this maybe of interest to some in this thread!

vicdevelopments · #**2176** Posted **Dec 23, 2019, 12:13 AM**

I was really hoping that they would build something tall and exciting there. It’s a disappointment to say the least. 😕

skylinegazer · #**2177** Posted **Dec 25, 2019, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by melissasandever

Also not sure if I have mentioned it before. But have it confirmed by an inside source that Walmart at Hillside mall is for sure a go. Apparently it won't be opened till at least 2021 as there has to be some major seismic upgrades done, before the store can even think about renovating and opening it's doors to the public! Thought this maybe of interest to some in this thread!

that makes sense, thanks for the info!. even Canadian Tire had to structurally reinforce the new structure that Target had built to meet their standards. i'm not a big fan of walmart but at least the space will be getting used

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Originally Posted by vicdevelopments

I was really hoping that they would build something tall and exciting there. It’s a disappointment to say the least. 😕

don't worry, if you want height there's a new 4 story residential development across the street

vicdevelopments · #**2178** Posted **Dec 25, 2019, 5:33 AM**

That’s Saanich for you. 🤪

I hope everyone has a great Christmas!

Apey · #**2179** Posted **Dec 26, 2019, 7:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by skylinegazer

that makes sense, thanks for the info!. even Canadian Tire had to structurally reinforce the new structure that Target had built to meet their standards. i'm not a big fan of walmart but at least the space will be getting used

don't worry, if you want height there's a new 4 story residential development across the street

Good to know about the 4 story development across the street to see how it's progressing! Also Season's Greetings to all!

vicdevelopments · #**2180** Posted **Dec 28, 2019, 1:34 AM**

Mayor Lisa said thanks for letting her know my views and said that she is excited to see the proposal come forward too. Regarding my email about the London Drugs proposal.