Victoria advances major Blanshard corridor housing agreement

The City of Victoria is considering Bylaw No. 26-061 to authorize a housing agreement with Provincial Rental Housing Corporation for the Blanshard–Hillside–Dowler–Kings Road lands, securing long‑term affordable and below‑market rental housing and significant public realm improvements. The agreement ties to a Master Development Agreement that includes at least 175 affordable units, 21 supportive units, and 145 non‑profit below‑market units for a minimum of 60 years.

Document date · July 23, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Minimum 60 years for specified affordable, supportive, and below‑market housing commitments; affordable rental housing for the life of the building or at least 60 years

Renewal

Housing and affordability covenants, supportive and below‑market unit requirements, and public access obligations are to run for the greater of the life of the buildings or at least 60 years; no traditional renewal options are described, as these are long‑term land‑use covenants.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Victoria Agenda Packet 2026-07-23

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Who was awarded the government contract by City of Victoria?

Provincial Rental Housing Corporation was awarded this government contract by City of Victoria, as recorded on July 23, 2026.

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