Starlight Developments must adopt electrical energy systems in the new buildings in the second and third phases, reduce on-site parking and add extra green transportation amenities
Victoria council voted this week to approve in principle a massive reinvention of the Harris Green neighbourhood, but added a green twist.
On Friday, Starlight said it was still absorbing the changes introduced at Thursday evening’s final public hearing, and declined to offer comment. Alto said Starlight will work with city staff to determine how they can meet the new requirements, with proposals to come back to council for final approval.Alto said the Harris Green project indicates a commitment to and confidence in the city. “This will be a showpiece for the city and a showpiece for the applicant.”
Coun. Jeremy Caradonna, who proposed the amendments to the plan Thursday night, argued Harris Green is the right place for density and the amended project would be more climate and lifestyle friendly. “On balance, we cannot turn down 1,584 units of purpose-built rental and 80 units of affordable housing,” he said.
Coun. Dave Thompson said the project would make Starlight a leader in sustainable urbanism, while breathing new life into the neighbourhood, supporting downtown business and addressing climate issues by building up in an urban area rather spreading to the suburbs.
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