Community Benefits & Amenities – Over $3 Million in Public Value
Community Amenity Space: 4,800 sq. ft. on-site
Neighbourhood Institutional Space: Below-market lease (10-year value: $680,000) for non-profit, childcare, or community services
Public Plaza at Blanshard & Cloverdale: High-quality pedestrian space with seating and hardscaping ($74,000)
Coast Salish Public Art: Significant installation in collaboration with Songhees and Esquimalt Nations ($150,000)
Affordable Housing Fund Contribution: Direct cash contribution ($100,000)
Regional Storm Infrastructure Upgrade: Full replacement west of property line ($2,085,000)
Total Community Amenity Package Value: $3,089,000+ (exceeds District minimum requirement by over $2.5 million)
Commercial & Streetscape Activation
Commercial Space: 10,400 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail/commercial units
Enhanced Oak Street frontage with extended active commercial uses
Pedestrian-friendly design with accessible pathways (minimum 1.5m width)
Reduced surface parking to prioritize public realm and active uses
Parking & Transportation – Supporting Active & Sustainable Mobility
Vehicle Parking: 262 stalls (primarily underground to maximize public space)
Bike Parking: 645 secure bike stalls across multiple rooms
Accessible parking, loading spaces, and car-share vehicle prioritized at surface level
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures align with District’s evolving parking policies
Direct pedestrian and cycling connections through the site
You can follow along the permit process on Saanich’s website at https://online.saanich.ca/Tempest/OurCity/Prospero/Details.aspx?folderNumber=DPR01084
