Real-estate
Council unanimous in downzoning marina site
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 08 Sep 2010 at 10:11 AM
But Councillor Young warns smaller marina still won't satisfy critics' concerns
Topics: urbanism
Jukebox developers don't want walkway
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 07 Sep 2010 at 11:10 AM
Builders of the Mosaic say a mid-block walkway is a pointless addition to their latest mid-rise condo.
Topics: urbanism
Victoria's office market heading for vacancy spike
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 27 Aug 2010 at 9:41 AM
Office vacancy expected to rise well above 10-year average as new space comes online amid economic instability and government down-sizing.
Topics: urbanism
Construction starts at "Brix on Borden”
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 24 Aug 2010 at 10:12 AM
Saanich's newest low-rise project brings a hip, contemporary flavor to the McKenzie-Borden district.
Topics: urbanism
Glowing amethyst sidewalks coming soon to Hudson project entrances
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 2:53 PM
American firm is recreating the purple amethyst blocks that once graced Old Town's sidewalks.
Topics: urbanism
Home Hardware to add Burnside location
Vibrantvictoria on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 7:52 AM
A former thrift store gets a facelift as the region's sixth Home Hardware store readies for opening later this year.
Topics: urbanism
Toronto rental company adds eight buildings to Victoria portfolio
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 30 Jul 2010 at 8:38 PM
Eight apartment buildings totaling 307 suites change hands in a
Topics: urbanism
Atrium's modular walls make for efficient layout
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 30 Jul 2010 at 8:43 AM
The interior of Downtown's Atrium building is a hive of activity as workers near the final phase of construction of the seven-storey LEED-certified Yates Street office complex.
One thing missing is the
Topics: urbanism
Old Capri Motel site to get "Affordable Housing” facelift
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1:40 AM
Notorious Gorge Road motel and neighbouring house make way for non-profit apartment project.
Topics: urbanism
Mixed-use project breaks ground in Chinatown
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 27 Jul 2010 at 2:19 PM
Four-storey 601 Herald project will bring a mix of residential units and commercial space to Victoria's "design district" at the foot of Chinatown.
Topics: urbanism
Vic West warehouse site to be reborn as BMW dealership
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 22 Jul 2010 at 7:32 PM
A prominent site near the Johnson Street Bridge is targeted for a relocated high-end auto retailer.
Topics: urbanism
Uptown openings continue
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 21 Jul 2010 at 1:25 AM
A week after its "soft opening" electronics merchandiser Best Buy has an official opening this weekend.
Topics: urbanism
Bossi House readies for tenants
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 07 Jul 2010 at 7:52 AM
Mixed-use project combines heritage house office space and a new 16 suite condo building.
Topics: urbanism
Mammoth CFB Esquimalt construction project spans two decades
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 29 Jun 2010 at 12:39 PM
New Dockyard naval maintenance building consolidates the work done in 32 aging buildings under one roof.
Topics: urbanism
Condos to replace offices as developer switches course
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 22 Jun 2010 at 2:03 PM
Concert Properties' 12-storey office proposal has morphed into a 16-storey residential project with groundfloor retail space.
Topics: urbanism
Council: We need help with rail funding
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 4:11 PM
Council said today the future bridge must withstand an 8.5 quake and that if other sources of funding aren't found for the rail portion, trains will terminate in Vic West.
Topics: urbanism
City Hall presents new plan to UDI
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 1:09 AM
Victoria's Urban Development Institute questions City staff over the new draft community plan and Downtown Plan.
Topics: urbanism
Site-prep for upcoming downtown office tower begins
Vibrantvictoria on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 10:52 AM
Site preparation for an upcoming downtown office tower have begun.
Topics: urbanism
After multi-year hiatus, urban grocery store development moving forward
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 13 May 2010 at 1:52 AM
Proposal to build a grocery store and commercial retail space on a lot once occupied by a bowling alley takes a step forward.
Topics: urbanism
The Sovereign is coming to downtown Victoria
Vibrantvictoria on Mon 10 May 2010 at 2:40 AM
Chard Development is furthering its dedication to revitalize and enhance Downtown Victoria by launching a boutique condominium project.
Topics: urbanism
Design concept revealed for historic downtown waterfront property
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 2:23 PM
The historic Northern Junk buildings are slated for renovation and a new five-storey lowrise is envisioned to flank Wharf and Johnson streets.
Topics: urbanism
Hudson crane moved to service second phase of project
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 11:49 AM
The Hudson's construction crane is coming down and will service the second phase of the project just steps to the east.
Topics: urbanism
Spring 2010 downtown Victoria construction update
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 07 Apr 2010 at 1:05 PM
A look at major construction activity and anticipated project start-ups throughout downtown Victoria.
Topics: urbanism
Antique Row building alteration exposes downtown border slalom
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 31 Mar 2010 at 12:02 PM
Price's Lock & Safe is slated for change, although the project's location is bound not by the rules of downtown but by those of a neighbouring, mostly residential community.
Topics: urbanism
Hudson Walk project to revive stalled construction site
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 30 Mar 2010 at 8:42 PM
Radius project is redefined by developer currently working on the Hudson's Bay Department Store renovation.
Topics: urbanism
City of Victoria's bid for Travellers' Inn property accepted
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 26 Mar 2010 at 12:07 PM
Creating affordable small family housing in Victoria took a major step forward this morning with an announcement by the City of Victoria that the City's January 2010 bid for a Travellers' Inn property
Topics: urbanism
Legal action may be brewing over "displacement of concrete floors” at Royal Jub
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 12:40 PM
The concrete formwork contractor at the Royal Jubilee Hospital's new Patient Care Centre project, Victoria-based Campbell Construction, may be facing a lawsuit by Acciona Lark Joint Venture, the genera
Topics: urbanism
Scaffolding coming down at Hudson's Bay building restoration
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 16 Mar 2010 at 8:37 AM
Scaffolding and a now familiar green material that shrouded the historic Hudson's Bay Department Store renovation project are coming down along Fisgard Street, and what's being exposed after several ye
Topics: urbanism
Public hearing set for six-storey residential and commercial project
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 8:00 AM
Proponents of a redevelopment of the old Sawyer Sewing building at 840 Fort Street in downtown Victoria are expecting approval at tonight's public hearing for their plans to convert the two-storey buil
Topics: urbanism
Royal British Columbia Museum unveils bold plan for change
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 18 Feb 2010 at 2:46 PM
The Royal British Columbia Museum has released a bold vision for the future of its operations and property.
Topics: urbanism
Colwood subdivision sold to Calgary-based developer
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 17 Feb 2010 at 2:11 PM
One of the capital region's largest subdivisions has been sold to Calgary-based Statesman Corporation after sitting on the market for over three years. The sale also marks a welcome change for the mu
Topics: urbanism
Developer bullish on downtown residential housing market
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 12 Feb 2010 at 12:55 PM
Residential building construction in and around downtown Victoria may not be as frenzied as it was several years ago, but one developer sees a great deal of potential for the right type of housing prod
Topics: urbanism
Victoria's 2009 office vacancy rate remained low despite economic lull
Vibrantvictoria on Tue 09 Feb 2010 at 11:52 AM
Despite unfavourable economic conditions, Victoria's office vacancy rate remained low throughout 2009
Topics: urbanism
Historic Northern Junk properties slated for restoration
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 11:56 AM
Vancouver-based Reliance Properties has announced plans to restore two historic downtown Victoria buildings.
The Northern Junk buildings, in the 1300-block of Wharf Street along the harbour and just a
Topics: urbanism
Downtown library to grow by over 40%; regional library facilities plan unveiled
Vibrantvictoria on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 12:52 PM
Downtown Victoria's public library will one day grow to nearly 46,000 sq. ft. from it's current size of 32,025 sq. ft., according to the Greater Victoria Public Library's (GVPL) new facilities plan tha
Topics: urbanism
CRD seeking public feedback on regional growth issues
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 28 Jan 2010 at 2:36 PM
The Capital Regional District will be hosting a public consultation forum to generate feedback from residents on issues such as transportation, housing and plans for future growth.
The session will uti
Topics: urbanism
Public hearing set for downtown office tower
Vibrantvictoria on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 1:11 PM
A public hearing has been set for a proposed 12,303 square meter, 12-storey (47.1 meters) office building at 726 Yates Street.
The property had been previously rezoned for a 12-storey mixed-use residen
Topics: urbanism
Stalled Bear Mountain highrise poised for re-start
Vibrantvictoria on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 10:53 AM
A stalled 213 unit, 14-storey upscale condominium project may finally be revived.
The Highlander project, stalled since 2008 atop Langford's Bear Mountain Resort development, reached a height of four f
Topics: urbanism
Sale of Radius property finalized; developer plans to build scaled down project
Vibrantvictoria on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 11:11 AM
The sale of the Radius property, currently a massive pit that has sat untouched since 2007 at the corner of Blanshard Street and Chatham Street in downtown Victoria, has been confirmed.
Topics: urbanism
City's tallest office tower proposal re-applies for development permit
Vibrantvictoria on Thu 07 Jan 2010 at 11:02 AM
Proponents of Victoria's tallest office building proposal, dubbed Gateway Green, have re-applied for a development permit from City Hall.
Tri-Eagle Development Corporation's 15-storey (58 meter tall) o
Topics: urbanism
Events in Victoria
09 Sep 2010
Brent Jarvis Showcase/Jam/Fundraiser at Hermann's Jazz Club
NYPD - NOT YOUR PARENTS DISCO with DJ Kenzie Clarke, DJ Kenzie Clarke, DJ Trevor at Lucky Bar
8:00 PM
GALEN HARTLEY AND SARA MARREIROS at The Superior
10 Sep 2010
sub|division SLUGABED, ILLUM SPHERE, BLUE DAISY at Lucky Bar
The Paperboys at Hermann's Jazz Club
8:00 PM
KEN HALL "SAFFRON" at The Superior
11 Sep 2010
Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra at Hermann's Jazz Club
7:30 PM
Arise with a twee bit of reggae spins to start at Black Stilt Coffee Lounge on Hillside
