09-23-2022, 08:03 AM
I listened to the neighbourhood meeting for this project last night. Most of what was shared was info available in the documents the city has posted. Since the developer is a not for profit organization which will be getting funding from RoW is is a truly affordable housing building and it appears the rent will be geared to income (they weren't completely clear on that since it's doesn't involve the city).
The accessible units are going to be designed with wheelchairs in mind, so lower counters, walk in showers, lower light switches etc.
No obvious opposing voices. Just concerns about the unit breakdowns (71 one bedroom or one bedroom plus den, 29 two bedroom, no three bedroom). The other concern is that it currently has no planned visitors parking. The city planner said they have already raised this concern and it will be brought up at the site planning stage and should likely change. I think that it's a good idea to have visitors parking. Yes, there is the garage at the market but no one will use it when they can park on Madison for free.
Dec 5th the bylaw change will go to council for approval and they are hoping to start construction in the spring.
The accessible units are going to be designed with wheelchairs in mind, so lower counters, walk in showers, lower light switches etc.
No obvious opposing voices. Just concerns about the unit breakdowns (71 one bedroom or one bedroom plus den, 29 two bedroom, no three bedroom). The other concern is that it currently has no planned visitors parking. The city planner said they have already raised this concern and it will be brought up at the site planning stage and should likely change. I think that it's a good idea to have visitors parking. Yes, there is the garage at the market but no one will use it when they can park on Madison for free.
Dec 5th the bylaw change will go to council for approval and they are hoping to start construction in the spring.