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Council Presentation on 388 Machleary Street Joy Adams Bauer, President

Council Presentation on 388 Machleary Street Joy Adams Bauer, President Nanaimo Old City Association December 11, 2017. Why are we here?. Malaspina Gardens (388 Machleary ) has been demolished Our principles Be stewards of our neighbourhood Be proactive

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Council Presentation on 388 Machleary Street Joy Adams Bauer, President

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  1. Council Presentation on 388 Machleary Street Joy Adams Bauer, President Nanaimo Old City Association December 11, 2017 November 30, 2017

  2. Why are we here? • Malaspina Gardens (388 Machleary) has been demolished • Our principles • Be stewards of our neighbourhood • Be proactive • Share ideas and concerns • Look for win/win solutions We are here to facilitate a discussion before a development application is submitted for 388 Machleary.

  3. Context • NOCA: The active community association for the Old City Neighbourhood • Keen interest in the site • The site has major city-scale significance

  4. Proactive neighbourhood consultation • Input from over 100 residents over two workshops • Workshop on heritage value • Workshop on redevelopment preferences • Ongoing engagement planned

  5. Consultation Report • Report on the Outcomes of the Community Workshop on the Future of the Malaspina Gardens Site • July 2017 • Sent to Council • August 2017

  6. Policy context • Official Community Plan • Old City Neighbourhood Concept Plan Urban node Corridor 388 Machleary Neighbourhood

  7. Housing mix • Diversity is good • Seniors housing • Single family • Townhouses • Condos • Affordable housing • Both rental and ownership

  8. Building design • Heritage inspired • Townhouse entrances at the street level • Lower heights along sidewalks • May consider heights above current restrictions in centre of site

  9. Amenities • Underground / onsite parking necessary • New Amenities for consideration • Community meeting space • Exercise / yoga space • Café • Affordable housing

  10. The “Old City” • Complex & unique heritage neighbourhood • Nanaimo’s first • Diversity • Low cost homes • Multifamily • Renovated heritage homes • New development should enhance neighbourhood

  11. Our Desire • A development that fits the historic & unique character of the neighbourhood • A development that honours the intent of existing visions and plans • A process that includes the community

  12. Conclusion • Development of this site is a great opportunity for all. • We are excited about the potential. • Continued engagement planned.

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