Six-storey condo to overlookSaanich's Tillicum Road and TCHintersection
Posted on Mar 22, 2019
Big changes are coming to the crossroads of Tillicum Road and the TransCanada Highway at the nexus of Saanich’s Carey, Tillicum and Saanich Coreneighbourhoods.
Abstract Developments has applied to the district to build a six-storeycondominium complex on the northwest corner of the busy intersection atthe terminus of Raymond Street South, a quiet res...
Sannich Boosting Housing Costs While Surplus Almost $1 Billion
Posted on Mar 22, 2019
UPDATE: On Jan 28 Saanich Council will review a revised DCC proposal from a previous 240% increase to 180% or $8,689 for new single detached homes. Affordable market homes are ineligible for a DCC waiver, which will be available only to govt/non-profit projects. No DCC incentives for energy efficiency because Saanich passed the Step Code, adding co...
Province gives go-ahead for 12-storey mass timber-designed highrises
Posted on Mar 22, 2019
The province is adopting changes to B.C.’s building code that will permit wood framed buildings to rise as tall as 12-storeys. Using mass timber technology, solid or engineered wood products will provide the real-estate development industry with more choice for constructing residential and commercial projects taller than six-storeys, the previous l...
