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Rezoning applications for two large residential towers, one at 1065 Harwood Street and 1332 Thurlow Street, and another at 1066 and 1078 Harwood Street, are now under review. Developed by BlueSky Properties, a Bosa family company, with design by Henriquez Partners Architects, the towers will replace four mid-rise apartments on the sites.
The towers, referred to as the North Tower and South Tower, will be 33 and 32 storeys, and collectively contain 300 residential units. The north tower is proposed to contain 157 residential units, with the south tower holding 143 units. To replace the 98 units in the existing four buildings, the north tower would see 98 social housing units, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the total. The remainder will be market condominium units. The social housing units will be 55 percent family housing, exceeding the 50 percent requirement for such projects. The social housing component will be accessed by a separate entrance that will open directly onto Thurlow Street.
The towers will have five- and six-storey underground parking garages with a total of 393 spaces. The plans also call for the provision of 395 bicycle parking spaces.
Design features will include extended balconies overflowing with planters. For sustainability, the buildings will target the City's Zero Emissions Building Plan. This will be achieved through the application of triple-glaze windows, and a high-performance heating system. Furthermore, the extended balconies will help to reduce solar gain. Amenity contributions include onsite public art and monetary contributions to public benefits.
An open house was held October 16 with City staff and the applicant team available to answer questions and collect feedback from the attendees. Those who are unable to attend the open house and are interested in providing feedback, can do so by filling out an online form. A staff report to Council with recommendations and a public hearing, followed by a Council vote, are expected to take place in early 2018.
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