15-21 Erskine Lane, View Royal, BC

Update to Mayor and City Council

The Making of The Blueprint Residences

From groundbreaking to completion, this project reflects the scale, complexity, and investment dedicated to building our community.

• July, 2022

  

• August, 2022

  

• September, 2022

  

• February, 2023

  

• August 2023

  

• July, 2024

  

Meeting Housing Needs

This project directly addresses the city’s urgent need for housing, creating opportunities for residents at all stages of life.

• 336 new homes added to the town’s rental supply
• 260 units occupied
• 34 dedicated affordable housing units, 28 of those already leased to qualifying tenants
• Range of unit sizes including 1, 2, and 3 bedroom for families, couples, and individuals
• High quality, energy-efficient construction

Active and Sustainable Transportation

We’re making it easier for residents to choose walking, cycling, and transit over cars.

• Bike share program on-site for residents
• 1 year transit passes provided with each new unit to encourage ridership
• Seamless connection to galloping goose bike trails and new bus-stop infrastructure
• Improved surfacing on pathway connecting Erskine Lane to Hospital Way

Fostering Community Through Outdoor Amenities

A healthy community isn’t just about housing, it’s about places for people to connect, play, and grow.

• 120 m² playground for children and families
• Community garden for local sustainable food and connection
• Shared outdoor amenity spaces designed to foster a sense of belonging
• Outdoor dog-run for tenants
• Preserved as many mature trees as possible and installed numerous new trees and landscaping features to balance density with green space

Supporting Local Businesses

We want our residents to be regulars at the local coffee shop, the corner grocer, and other neighbourhood services because strong communities thrive when local businesses do.

• Partnerships with nearby cafes, restaurants, shops, and services
• Cross-promotions and co-marketing campaigns with residents to drive the local economy
• Building foot traffic and loyalty amongst neighbourhood businesses
• Fostering the idea of a truly walkable community

Infrastructure Upgrades for the Entire Community

We didn’t just build homes – we built lasting improvements that strengthen the city’s infrastructure for decades to come.

• New upsized watermain installed along Erskine Lane to service new and future buildings
• Four-way intersection lighting installed at Watkiss Way complete with pedestrian crossing buttons and mounts.
• 4 new hydrants installed
• 3 new sanitary manholes installed
• Roadworks, including: 850 m² of new pavement (full road-width), bidirectional bike lanes and road markings, and concrete bus pads w/ infrastructure to install shelters

Upcoming Council Involvement

• During construction there were several minor changes to the retaining walls, refuse bin enclosures, and overall site layout
• We will be requesting Council approval for retaining walls that do not meet the zoning bylaw height and separation distance regulations, as well as the refuse bin enclosures that exceed the zoning bylaw’s dimension limits
• We will also be seeking approval for subtle changes to the overall site plan in terms of parking lot layout, pedestrian connections, and garden layout

THANK YOU

Together we have built a project that isn’t just for today’s residents – it’s a foundation for a stronger and more connected View Royal tomorrow.

INFO@WESTURBAN.CA