The proposed project is a mixed-use redevelopment of a heritage property at #45 Victoria Crescent in Nanaimo, BC. The redevelopment will restore and modernize the historic boomtown architecture while retaining defining architectural elements. It will include micro loft residential units, shops including a bakery, music store and bike rental, and restaurants to create an active street frontage. The project aims to increase activity on the street through a diversity of uses throughout the day while minimizing impacts through features like green roofs, underground parking and stormwater management.

1. Victoria Crescent Peoples Place
Proposed mix use heritage revitalization / commercial / residential
Keltie, Darren, Christopher November 5 2015
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#45 Victoria Crescent is a heritage property and it is one of the last surviving boomtown
architectural works in the City of Nanaimo. The building and the adjacent streetscape present
significant potential for restoration and enhancement. The design features structural restoration
and modernization with retention of historic form with improved colouration. Existing character and
form, unique building elements and defining attributes with improved fenestration and sidewalk
interface will maintain the heritage values and improve human scale.
The project is a mixed use, heritage conservation based redevelopment which includes micro loft
residential units, a bakery, music store, bike rental shop and restaurants which will create a diversity
of uses at a variety of times during the day to increase activity and eyes on the street. Green roofs
and underground parking, an active street frontage, storm water management, heritage
preservation and improved signage, plus a rooftop patio contributes to increased levels of usage
with a reduction of impacts and shortcomings in public usability, congruence with the urban
landscape, and social and economic viability. Street trees integrate greenery into the urban fabric.
Broadened sidewalks and periodic appropriation of space for public will encourage pedestrian use
and add to the diversity of the streetscape. This heritage conservation and neighbourhood
revitalization effort will be a place for people to have conversations in an urban environment that
meets a variety of needs.East Elevation Victoria crescent street section
Victoria crescent street view
Victoria cres
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