Project Overview: BC Housing, the City of Victoria, and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) are partnering to build 205 new affordable rental and supportive homes. The proposed 20-storey building will also feature a large community space with childcare facility on the ground floor. The project includes:

• 158 affordable rental homes for individuals and families, offered at below-market rates. Residents will apply and be selected through the CRHC.

• 47 supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with on-site support services. Residents will be selected through BC Housing and matched with appropriate services.

• A 16,000-square-foot community space, managed by the City of Victoria, which will be used for community programs and childcare services.

Project Update: BC Housing began demolition in June 2025; however, work has been paused due to the presence of an active bird nest. The BC Housing development team is actively working to obtain the necessary nest removal permit so demolition can resume as soon as possible. Barriers have been installed to prevent public access and ensure safety, and the contractor is continuously monitoring the site to prevent unauthorized entry.

BC Housing has also hired a pest control specialist to address the rat issue at the Pandora site and along Mason Street. Treatment began on Friday, August 8.

BC Housing Contacts: 

• For questions about the demolition and construction process or the supportive housing component, please contact BC Housing by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.

• For questions about the affordable housing component, please contact CRHC by emailing crdhousing@crd.bc.ca.

For questions about the municipal process or community space, please contact the City of Victoria by emailing realestate@victoria.ca or calling 250-361-0640.