A new thread for the Stonebriar residential proposal in Kensington. Two buildings, one 9 storeys, and one at 7 storeys totalling 180 units. A DP and Landuse will be submitted concurrently early in the new year.
Kensington Mixed Use | 20m | 6s | Westrich Pacific | J+S Architect
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Not the full design of course, but if the design ends up being like the concept, could be very nice. I like the massing, layout and general style of this one. This is one of those where materials can make or break. With good materials, it could be a great little project. It's being designed by McKinley Burkart, so I'm feeling confident 
H.E.Pennypacker
New Member
Love the concept and scale, perfect for what Kensington needs.
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
Say what? Since when!?! This is excellent! Really hope it ends up similar to the concept. 180 units right in the middle of the BRZ! I'll take it!
Silence&Motion
Senior Member
The rendering of that neighbouring building made me realize that it must be an old railway station (when I saw it in person I assumed it was an old church). Gladstone road used to be a railway, right? I recall reading that somewhere.
AJX
Active Member
I like it. It reminds me of an old retro concrete building from the 70's, but with a modern twist. Assuming the building won't be concrete finish. As for the scale and design, it's spot on.
Always_Biking
Senior Member
It doesn't ring a bell for me, but that would be cool if that was the case. They could call it Gladstone Station.
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
If it was a "railway" I imagine it was just a streetcar line.
DiscoStu
Active Member
For the life of me, I can't pin down where this location would be.
AJX
Active Member
AJX
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A couple of duplexes and an aging non-descript building will be replaced. Total win! I really hope they get rid of those telephone poles.
CBBarnett
Senior Member
Here's a link to the streetview of the location. It's right off Gladstone Road.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Ke...605ca02d52d31!8m2!3d51.0526142!4d-114.0871084
From my best guess, there are 24 or 32 units in the existing four buildings that this development is replacing. 180 units is a great net gain.
Unfortunately, all the existing buildings are old (1960s) and subsequently quite cheap. In a small, rich neighbourhood like Hillhurst, that represents a sizable loss of affordable housing stock. I still think the extra density is worth it, we just all should be aware that unlike a vacant parking lot development, this one is coming at a cost of affordable housing.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Ke...605ca02d52d31!8m2!3d51.0526142!4d-114.0871084
From my best guess, there are 24 or 32 units in the existing four buildings that this development is replacing. 180 units is a great net gain.
Unfortunately, all the existing buildings are old (1960s) and subsequently quite cheap. In a small, rich neighbourhood like Hillhurst, that represents a sizable loss of affordable housing stock. I still think the extra density is worth it, we just all should be aware that unlike a vacant parking lot development, this one is coming at a cost of affordable housing.
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AJX
Active Member
Great minds think alike! @CBBarnett
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
I didn't realize this one was replacing a sizeable apartment building. That's too bad.
Always_Biking
Senior Member
Are you thinking of the white building in the forefront? It's just a gym