Three-storey mixed-use building coming to Nanaimo’s Diver Lake

NANAIMO — The vision of a three-storey building on Diver Lake mixing residential units with office space is starting to come together after the approval of a development permit.

Located at 3679 Shenton Rd., the proposal would have commercial office space in the first and second storeys, with 17 multiple-family units of studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments above it.

During the Monday, July 27 council meeting, coun. Hilary Eastmure commended the developer for adjusting the plan based on recommendations from an Oct. 23 Design Advisory Panel meeting.

“Including that reduced glazing (more bird-friendly), more bike parking, a ramp between Shenton Road and the main building entrances, replacing trees that couldn’t be retained, and switching out the indoor amenity space for a viewing pavilion, given it’s right on the lake.”