2612-2628 Richmond

Retail Space & Outdoor Patio

A key element of the proposal is the repositioning of the retail space to make it more accessible and inviting to the neighbourhood. Approximately 650 square feet of ground-floor retail is proposed at the corner of Richmond Road and Carrick Street, paired with a generous outdoor patio. Enhanced with street furniture, a green canopy and landscaped planters, this space offers a sheltered and welcoming gathering place, buffered from the activity of Richmond Road.

Ground Floor Suites

Ground-level residential units are oriented toward the street to reinforce a continuous and active residential frontage along pedestrian pathways. A landscaped setback with trees, shrubs and private patios creates a soft transition between public and private realms—offering privacy for residents, visual interest through the seasons and improved pedestrian safety through passive surveillance.

Residential Entrance

The main residential entrance is located on the quieter Carrick Street frontage, allowing a clear distinction between residential and commercial access. This placement also offers direct and convenient access to the proposed car-share parking and drop-off zone on Carrick Street.

Parking

Vehicular access is provided from Carrick Street, leading to a discreetly located parking area on the interior of the site. To protect the privacy of adjacent properties and mitigate noise and light spill, a tall cedar hedge and mid-sized trees are proposed along the west and south site boundaries. Across the site, where hardscape is not required, soft landscaping and planting areas have been prioritized to maximize greenery and ecological benefit.

Rainwater Management

The landscape strategy includes approximately 8,320 square feet of planted and permeable surfaces, supporting an infiltration gallery located beneath the parking area. This system is designed to meet the City’s rainwater management targets—reducing pressure on municipal infrastructure, improving site resilience and minimizing stormwater impacts to nearby Bowker Creek.

Richmond & Carrick Boulevards

Streetscape upgrades are proposed for both Richmond Road and Carrick Street to enhance the pedestrian experience. Along Richmond Road, a 2.44-metre road dedication allows for a widened sidewalk, a 2.5-metre protected bike lane and a treed boulevard, improving safety and connectivity. Carrick Street will see a similar treatment, with a continuous, landscaped boulevard that includes native and adaptive plantings. In both locations, planting zones are designed to provide adequate soil volume to support healthy and sustainable tree growth over time.