Council has given initial consideration for a seven-storey residential-commercial building to be built on an empty lot at Hoskins and Dobbin Roads.
A rationale letter to the city from applicant Lime Architecture states the development will provide 65 purpose-built rental apartments for low to mid-income earners.
The project consists of 20 studio units, 10 1-bedroom units, 25 one-bedroom + den units, and 10 two-bedroom units, with balcony spaces with 10 to 12 feet of foldable doors to extend the connection between indoor and outdoor space.
Coun. Garrett Millsap said the development is a good opportunity to get people living in the downtown area.
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Council voted unanimously to give three readings to rezoning bylaw amendments to move the development forward.
If eventually built, it would be the tallest building in Westbank Centre.
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