A conceptual rendering looking southeast for a 49-unit supportive housing complex for those living with developmental disabilities, is being proposed at 3425 Uplands Dr. in north Nanaimo. (Low Hammond Rowe Architects/City of Nanaimo)

By Jordan Davidson

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Rezoning approved for 49-unit supportive housing proposal in north Nanaimo

Jul 26, 2024 | 5:28 AM

NANAIMO — Almost 50 affordable and supportive housing units for those with developmental disabilities are planned for north Nanaimo following the approval of a rezoning application.

A conceptual plan for 3425 Uplands Dr. in the Long Lake neighbourhood was submitted along with the rezoning application for a four storey personal care facility with 49 non-market rental units.

Development consultant Tinny Lalli said they’ve also sought additional support from BC Housing for this project.

“They have asked us to see if we could get this to the next level of rezoning and try to be more successful in the next proposal call, which is scheduled for early 2025. Sounds like it’s a bit away, but from our perspective it’s tomorrow.”

The 1.02 hectare lot already contains an existing affordable rental townhouse unit which will remain on-site and become part of the NACL campus. (Low Hammond Rowe Architects/City of Nanaimo)

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The rezoning from steep slope/low-density resident to medium-density residential was made during the Monday, July 22 regular council meeting on behalf of the Nanaimo Association for Community Living (NACL).

The lot currently contains a 28-unit affordable rental townhouse development in the north portion, which will remain to form part of the NACL campus.

With the rezoning approval, developers are also committed to adding a section of public pathway on the southern part of the property to add to the active transportation network.

A community amenity contribution will be waived if the developer can ensure 100 per cent of the units will be below market rate.

The next stage for the project will be the approval of a development permit, which will likely be before council at a later date.

A number of mature trees and watercourse on the south portion of the lot are part of the current site defininitions, in a neighbourhood of primarly single-family and multi-family homes. (Low Hammond Rowe Architects/City of Nanaimo)

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