A Quadra Street landmark at the intersection of Tattersall Drive dating back to the early 20th century is slated for redevelopment into a mixed-use commercial and residential complex.

 

 

The five-storey proposal from Alan Lowe Architect, currently before the District of Saanich, is envisioned for 3572, 3580 and 3584 Quadra Street, a trio of properties anchored by Quadra Appliances and Proline Roofing.

 

Dubbed Uptown East, the project calls for over 50 residences and 6,600 square feet of at-grade retail space fronting onto Quadra Street and Tattersall Drive. Parking will be in the form of an underground parkade with capacity for residents and commercial users.

 

At over 100-years-old, the present-day Quadra Appliances building (at 3584 Quadra Street) has stood over the Quadra Street and Tattersall Drive intersection serving under various capacities that included a cobbler (Quadra Street Boot & Shoe Repair Depot), a convenience store (Phil's Confectionary), and political campaign offices (Elizabeth May). In 2011 work crews undertook a significant renovation of the structure that also saw the exterior appearance of the building change from its familiar blue colour to light beige.

 

Meanwhile across the street from the Uptown East proposal, developer Abstract Developments is working on a townhome and apartment project at 3561-3579 Quadra Street (between Hollis Road and Tattersall Drive) that could deliver nearly 20 residences, if approved. C

 

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