The 55-unit rental project would include a public plaza on Birch Street
Victoria city council voted unanimously Thursday to move forward a proposal to replace the landmark Turner building on Richmond Avenue with a six-storey rental project that includes a new public plaza.
The project, proposed by Empresa Properties, has a distinctive rounded end and art-deco flare, with amenity space on the roof and three commercial units on the ground floor. The project will be built over three lots, creating a parcel bordered by Richmond Road and Birch and Pembroke streets. “Everyone loves the plaza idea,” said Coun. Krista Loughton. “When that comes to fruition, if that should come to fruition, it really will be the heart of the neighbourhood.”
“I like the design. I thought it was very creative,” he said. “I’m finding I’m having to say ‘uncle’ on not wanting to vote against places just exclusively because there’s not enough parking.”
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