Abstract Developments has purchased 3216, 3220 and 3224 Shelbourne Street and intends to develop the property. Here’s what they’re planning as per their page regarding these addresses:
| Location 3216 Shelbourne Street | Neighbourhood Shelbourne Valley | Status Community Engagement | Type of Development Condos |
| Area Plan Shelbourne Local Area Plan | Consultants Urban West Architecture, LADR Landscape Architects | Number of Homes 77 | Site Area 18,757 sq. ft. |
| Community Building & Engagement Adam Cooper | Home Types Jr. 1 to 2-Bedroom | Lots to be Consolidated 3216, 3220, & 3224 Shelbourne Street | Contact Us 250.883.5579 community@abstractdevelopments.com |
Here are some of the community questions listed on Abstract’s page for developing that site:
- What proportion of units is anticipated to be 2 bedrooms?
- How big will these units be? Will the bedrooms suit double / queen size beds?
- Does Abstract Developments have any future plans for development West of the subject site?
- Concerns on traffic and addition of cars surrounding the development and on McRae
- Believes there is lack of concern towards the environment
- Shading and privacy concerns
- Suggestions: 3 or 4 storeys and parkade entrance off Shelbourne St
- What are the plans for traffic through the neighbouring streets?
- Are the parkade walls set back from the property lines?
- Would like to see an alternative to concrete planters and distinctive architecture
- Is there extra storage, will there be bike storage/parking and EV chargers?
- Desire to see common space in Abstract projects
- Have we / will we be conducting a shadow study and will neighbours have access to this study?
- Will the future project be utilizing Browning Street for construction traffic flow?
- Whose responsibility is it to repair roads that have experienced wear and tear due to construction?
- What are the next steps and when can neighbours expect to hear updates regarding this project?
- How is this project economically and environmentally sustainable and how is it helping climate change?
For more information about the project, check out their project’s website page.
Do you have any of your own comments or concerns? If so, the Camosun Community Association would love your feedback. Feel free to write camosunca@gmail.com, and/or get in touch with Abstract’s Community Building & Engagement contact Adam Cooper:
