Purpose-Built Rental Apartments for the Local Workforce as Part of a Dual Project, in Collaboration with Legion Manor Victoria
In Construction
Trellis
Envisioned as part of a much-needed addition to North Saanich’s housing stock and created with the local workforce in mind, this market rental building consists of 130 homes ranging from studio to 3-bedroom—with 10% of units earmarked for below-market rates.
Trellis is part of a dual project comprising this building, located on Lot A at 7531 East Saanich Road, directly adjacent to the Legion Manor’s forthcoming East Building on Lot B (1956 Hovey Road).
Project Team
Project Pillars
Trellis and the Legion Manor’s sister project seek to respond to local housing needs by focusing on three project pillars:
Affordable Seniors Housing
A core component of this project is our partnership with the Legion Manor Victoria, where the East Building will be owned and managed by the Legion, and consist of 57 affordable studio and 1-bedroom units intended for seniors 55 years of age and older. With Legion Manor Victoria’s current facility sitting directly to the north of the site, this additional housing will build on the success of their existing infrastructure and programming.
Growth in the Right Places
Providing housing choice within the Urban Containment Boundary is in alignment with the OCP’s objective to increase and diversify housing stock and focus on growth in the right places. It is widely understood that homes should be located near existing services, amenities and other destinations (in areas such as this in close proximity to Saanichton Village). Locations like these are great candidates for more housing as they demonstrate an efficient use of land that avoids clearcutting forests on greenfield sites in order to provide the homes people need. The municipality’s policies speak to these trends with a whole host of strategies that aim to reduce car dependence and showcase climate leadership.
Workforce Housing
Saanichton Village includes a number of local shops and Saanich Peninsula Hospital is located just to the east of the village core. Further afield the area has major employers such as BC Ferries and Victoria International Airport. A community that offers a diversity of housing choice is more likely to have a stable and reliable workforce, which is essential for economic growth and the delivery of critical services. The west building will contain 130 purpose-built rental homes with 10% of these homes will be at below market rate, providing critical affordable housing for the community.
Location
By integrating into an established neighborhood with strong infrastructure, Trellis is poised to support both the needs of the local workforce and the broader community.
The project’s location in close vicinity of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, BC Ferries, Victoria International Airport and Saanichton Village make it an impactful addition to the local economy by way of providing housing for the local workforce.
Situated along the key north/south transit corridor of East Saanich Road, Trellis is well positioned to support a growing population and offers many of the amenities to promote a walkable, sustainable lifestyle. Within a close walking distance—or short bike ride—you’ll find a restaurant, grocery store and a pharmacy as part of Saanichton Village. Nearby, you’ll also find the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, a full-service hospital for nearby residents.
Building Form & Design
Early on, we established several core guidelines that we felt were a thoughtful and sustainable approach to site planning and design, taking into account both the natural features of the land and the need for functional, aesthetically pleasing architecture.
Project Renderings
Project at a Glance
Height
4 Storeys
Site Area
56,951 sqft
Floor Area
106,179 sqft
Site Coverage
41%
North Setback
6m
West Setback
6m
South Setback
6m
East Setback
10.5m
Number of Homes
130
Studios
32 Homes
1 Bedroom
53 Homes
2 Bedroom
25 Homes
3 Bedroom
20 Homes
Short-term Bike Stalls
20 Stalls
Long-term Bike Stalls
308 Stalls
Parking Stalls
136
Car Share
1 Car
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