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The key difference being the developer secured the higher density or a rezoning, and capitalized on the uplift. Now the City did it for them, so the seller capitalizes and the financiers need the developer to come up with even more cash to bankroll their project.
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Victoria's largest 'missing middle' townhome project in over 20 years completes on Washington Avenue
The Washington development has been a wonderful addition to our street: the Cecelia Ravine playground is hopping, and the street is now the kind of place where kids run to friends' homes independently (as mine have started to do; previously there weren't enough kids on the street to have a destination).
However, the development was supposed to come with a pathway connecting Washington Ave to Carroll Ave, one street parallel to the west. This was to be part of the "Doric Connector", eventually creating pedestrian / bike access from the Goose to Balfour, where people can then use Maddock to access the Pearkes recretion centre/library/shopping centre on Tillicum, or access the Goose from Saanich. The pathway is complete adjascent to the Washington development (running east-west along the north side of the site). BUT it currently dead-ends in the backyard of 3095 Carroll (see map). There's an easement beside 3095 Carroll, but we haven't seen any actual construction.
Does anyone here knows what's happening, or when a full connection will be established? I keep meeting families at the playground who need to take the long way there, along Gorge or Burnside, meaning their kids can't do it safely by themselves.
Thanks!
The city has been promising to do this for many years. Several residents have written city hall asking about it and are getting this standard response. One of the property owners that the city owns a right of way for have apparently built a deck on it saying they were not aware of the right of way when they purchased the property.
from Ross Kenny, Assistant Director - Transportation Engineering and Public Works:
We recognize the importance of the proposed connection from Carroll Street to the Galloping Goose Trail and the Cecelia Ravine, and planning for this pathway is still ongoing. To ensure the path is the best solution long-term for safety, accessibility, and connectivity, we are continuing to refine our design and approach. Due to current staffing resources and competing priorities I am unable to confirm a timeline for the completion of this pathway at this time. While there is no specific timeline, staff do recognize it as a high priority for the neighbourhood. Regarding this, the city designed and partially funded the crosswalk on Washington Avenue at Cecelia when we had the opportunity in coordination with the development.
You are correct in the history regarding the registered surface right of ways listed on the property at 3095 Carrol Street. Staff are aware of and are working though the complexities of finalizing the design and delivery of the pathway utilizing these SRWs.
In the meantime, significant safety improvements are coming to Gorge Road from Harriet to Blanshard street, including protected bike lanes, new bike and pedestrian crossings, intersection safety improvements and landscaping. This project will provide a safe and comfortable walking and cycling connections along Gorge Road to the remainder of the all ages and abilities cycling network in the City. While Gorge Road will provide a significantly safer and more comfortable cycling and walking experience for yourself and your neighbours, I recognize the desire and continued need for the completion of the Doric Connector to support a vibrant local community. Construction along Gorge Road is anticipated to begin this Spring – and if desired, you can sign up for updates on this project at victoria.ca/signup (select Gorge Road Safety Improvements).
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