Threshold Housing Society has exciting news! We are working with partners to redesign the site of 1502 Davie St (Forrest House).
Quick facts about this project:
- Threshold Housing Society is compelled to begin to address the staggering gap in beds for youth at risk due to the desperate need of safe homes and support services for at-risk youth in our community, Threshold is embarking on a re-development program for the Forrest House site, located at 1502 Davie Street, Victoria, BC.
- The site is located along a major transit hub that provides quick connections to downtown and the university.
- It is surrounded by many thriving businesses within a 5-minute walk, including two grocery stores and Oak Bay High School.
- The site is owned and operated by Threshold Housing Society.
- Located near a vibrant community hub bordering the City of Victoria and the District of Oak Bay, the building is aging and located in a region where redevelopment is beginning to occur, creating a prime opportunity to increase the number of beds for vulnerable youth.
About the Redesign Process:
- Threshold has received a grant to work with a consulting team and stakeholders to co-create a concept redesign and study the financial feasibility of the redesign for the Forrest House site.
- The redesign will be based on stakeholder input and feedback throughout the process.
- Threshold is fully committed to engaging and working with the surrounding neighbours and community at every stage of this project.
- The project team and stakeholders will be using the Community Well-being Framework to guide the process: https://www.dialogdesign.ca/community-wellbeing-framework/
- It is anticipated the project redesign will begin late July 2021 and be completed by the end of the year.
- Once the redesign is completed, and if the feasibility study has positive financial outcomes, Threshold will begin to seek funding to support the development permit application process and potential construction.
Engagement Opportunities:
On October 7th, Threshold Housing held a virtual public engagement session. You can view it here.
Thank you for your interest in the Forrest House Feasibility Study. If you have questions after watching the recording of the public meeting, please contact the Project Manager, Lee Prevost – lprevost@boundarydesign.ca
Threshold Project Contact:
Please contact Shannon Whissell, our Director of Development, with any questions: Shannon.W@thresholdhousing.ca.
