Aryze Development News Today

Construction of two three-storey buildings on lot where heritage house burned down not expected to begin for several months

Aryze Developments’ plan for 18 townhouses on a half-acre lot has faced opposition from neighbouring residents

Some neighbours wary even though existing building on site is in poor condition.

Commercial and industrial units with residential above

The six-storey project was first submitted to the city last fall, but was overhauled in response to feedback from area residents, who raised concerns about parking in the neighbourhood and how the design of the building would block the sun.

Twelve-year-old Thomas Joe had his first haircut in 30 months this past week, with his 24-inch locks to be donated and made into wigs for children with cancer. Thomas, who is in Grade 6 at St.

A controversial development in Victoria has taken another step forward, with the city council voting last week to move the project to a public hearing.

Loss of trees and density among concerns; mayor supports project

In some cases, residents say, the proposed projects exceed the size and density allowed under existing rules. “What we’re seeing now is efforts by developers to really go to the max in terms of density and building heights that were never contemplated for these areas,” said Roger Graham, president of the Royal Oak Community Association. “It’s happening without public input except on a project-by- project basis. It’s death by a thousand cuts, in a sense, if these kinds of projects...