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FoBC building team with biodiversity vision

The Friends of Bowker Creek are planning to host a Bowker Biodiversity Day at the Kings Road Community Nature Green Space on August 12th, 2023. They’re also seeking your ideas regarding the biodiversity topics on which to focus at the … Continue reading

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Housing: investors impact on supply & demand

The Vancouver Sun has published an op-ed by Arny Wise that expresses his observations regarding the current housing crisis. Mr. Wise, an urban planner and retired developer, focuses on the impact that investors have on new housing being created, making … Continue reading

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UBCM reviews Housing Completions & Population Growth 2016-2021

The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) has issued a report that looks at the pace and volume of housing construction within BC with respect to population growth in BC. The drastic and steady incease in house prices across BC … Continue reading

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Saanich considering 6 storey apartment heights

The local Times-Colonist has an article that speaks to Saanich council considering to allow 6 storey apartment heights in all apartment zoned properties. The need for more housing is well understood by all. How does this impact the area of … Continue reading

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1647 McRae Ave development proposal project update

On May 12 2021, Abstract Developments met with the community to provide an update on changes to their proposal for the development of 1647 McRae Avenue. A video of the proposal updates is presented on this page. Feedback on the … Continue reading

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Abstract presents revisions to 1647 McRae / 1641 McRae / 3226 Shelbourne proposal

Abstract Developments has made revisions to their planned development for the properties making up 1647 McRae, 1641 McRae, and 3226 Shelbourne. They are seeking feedback from the community via two hour-long Microsoft Teams virtual meetings to be held on Wednesday, … Continue reading

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1550 McRae Avenue

Application: Subdivision to create one additional lot under the current RS-6 zoning.  Please note: As a subdivision application without any rezoning, this proposal goes through the District’s Approving Officer and not through Saanich Council. Result: Conditional Approval Summary: Kors Development Services … Continue reading

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