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480 Esquimalt

A proposed mixed-use purpose built rental, designed to elevate community connection in the heart of Victoria West.

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Neighbourhood

Victoria West

Home Type

Mixed-Use

Residential Tenure

Purpose-Built Rental

Project Status

In Development

480 / 492 Esquimalt Road is envisioned as 85 purpose-built rental apartments situated atop 10 high quality live/work units and two commercial spaces.

The favourable location of the proposed development is in close proximity to a variety of restaurants, parks and schools—as well as established transit routes—providing future residents with easy access to essential everyday amenities.

Project Team

Aryze

DIALOG

RJC Engineers

Biophilia Design Collective

J.E. Anderson & Associates

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Neighbourhood

Located on the established Esquimalt Road corridor, our proposed development is only two blocks away from one of Victoria’s most historic gastropubs, numerous businesses and recreation opportunities.

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Alignment With Victoria West

Benefiting from the existing infrastructure, our project is situated within walking distance to four bus stops that provide access to most, if not all, of the major regional employment centres within a 25-minute ride.


Not only that, but our development approach was guided by underlying principles identified in the Victoria West Neighbourhood Plan.

Three utilized principles are: Supporting jobs and businesses by encouraging light industrial spaces;and adding new upper floor commercial and office spaces; creating more places to live near transit and amenities by enlivening Esquimalt Road with residential units above employment; and adding housing that fits by adding diversity all while maintaining neighbourhood character.

Read the Neighbourhood Plan

Project Highlights

480 Esquimalt is a purpose-built rental, meaning it’s been designed specifically with leasing in mind. Purpose-built designs not only increase livability forprovide better living environments for its residents, but also for the broader community as well.

Thoughtful Design

  • Creative architecture and unit layouts to enhance the residents’ quality of life and maximize the longevity of the development
  • Broken massing will generate less shadowing, allowing for a more sunny south view

Commercial/Residential Separation

  • Separate entry and designated parking for both commercial and residential units
  • Keyless, electric fobbed entrances for increased lifestyle security and privacy of residents

Community Oriented Spaces

  • Live/work units add a vibrancy to the ground floor and diversity to the unit typology in the surrounding neighbourhood
  • Ground-floor commercial spaces, like a local café, bring community out into the public realm

Shared Common Areas

  • Including a programmed common rooftop deck with sweeping views to the Legislature, Inner Harbour and the Olympic Mountains
  • Outdoor resident social spaces designed with shared BBQ and/or fire pit

Housing Diversity

  • A range of studio to three bedroom homes to meet the unique needs of renters
  • Live/work units with small patios as a privacy buffer from the street and courtyard

Transportation Management

  • Appropriate transportation measures to cater to the parking demand in the immediate area
  • Inclusion of Modo car stall allows for residents to move in who prefer a shared car system, thereby reducing the need for on-site parking

Project Renderings

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Public realm space at ground level from Esquimalt Road

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Building face as seen from Esquimalt Road

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Cafe CRU space and main entrance to building from front courtyard

Design Updates

Following our initial community engagement in April 2021, we have a new and improved building design to share, inspired by your invaluable feedback.

Why Rental?

With homeownership increasingly out of step with local incomes, Purpose Built Rental housing represents a possible—and sometimes beneficial—alternative to homeownership.

Common Benefits to Rental Housing

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Maintenance

Lack of maintenance or repair costs

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Accessible

Increased access to amenities

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No Taxes

No property taxes

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Flexible

More flexibility where you live

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Predictable

Predictable monthly payments

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Affordable

No downpayment required

What's more, all rental units at 480 Esquimalt have been designed to increase livability through both form and function, ultimately supporting long-term tenancies.

Project at a Glance

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Height

6 storeys

Site Area

23,657 sqft

Floor Area

70,853 sqft

Commercial Space

2,399 sqft

Work-Live Space

5,473 sqft

FSR

3.0 FSR

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North Setback

3.00m

East Setback

4.08m

South Setback

1.23m

West Setback

3.81m

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Number of Homes

85 Homes

Studio

10 Homes

One Bedroom

41 Homes

Two Bedroom

20 Homes

Two bedroom + Den

9 Homes

Three Bedroom

5 Homes

Residential Tenure

Rental

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Long Term Bike Stalls

142 Stalls

Short Term Bike Stalls

24 Stalls

Parking Stalls

39 Stalls

Car Share

1 Modo Stall

Storage Lockers

59 Lockers

Application Process

Step 1

Pre-Design Consultation

Step 2

Design Development

Step 3

Rezoning/DP Application

Step 4

Municipal Staff Review

Step 5

Advisory Design Panel

Step 6

Committee of the Whole

Step 7

Public Hearing

Step 8

Building Permit

Step 9

Building Construction

Step 10

Tenant Occupancy

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