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A proposal for the 4000-block of Quadra Street at Nicholson Street includes a 12-storey residential tower with ground floor commercial spaces in the District of Saanich's North Quadra neighbourhood, within Victoria's urban core.
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Well, you said it was 3x taller. And it's only actually 50% taller than that one building close by.
What or who would a 12-storey building affect here, what are the obvious negatives? Other than "it's tall"?
Score a major victory for Save Our Saanich I guess.
Score a major victory for Save Our Saanich I guess.
Saanich council warming to Quadra-McKenzie demands, says mayor
Mayor Dean Murdock said the rejection of the project was a result of the turmoil created by early drafts of plans for the Quadra-McKenzie neighbourhood.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-council-warming-to-quadra-mckenzie-demands-says-mayor-11097523
Curiously though, Saanich did not hesitate to approve an even taller building for Cedar Hill at McKenzie, that will stand kitty corner from SFDs. Here: https://victoria.citified.ca/rentals/nellie-mcclung-library-and-housing/?term=Nellie
12-storey tower proposed for Saanich's high Quadra community
Highrise tower planned for Quadra Street at Nicholson Street would stand as the area's tallest building, if approved and built.

