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Ravens Crossing 2319 Brethour Ave., Sidney, BC

Project Description

Ravens Crossing Cohousing is a 4 storey building with one level of underground parking on an approximately 0.6 acre site.  It is located within close proximity to the village core and within easy walking distance of many shops and services. The 35  homes range in size from approximately 670 to 1380 square feet.

The common house  is approximately 3000 square feet and includes a large entry gathering space, a meeting room, art room, a common kitchen and dining, lounge, common laundry, and two guest rooms. There is also a rooftop deck and lots of shared garden space with raised beds for urban agriculture. 20% of the dwellings are adaptable units as defined by the Town of Sidney. 10% of the homes have a minimum of 3 bedrooms, with a gross floor area of not less than 1070 square feet and are located within the first or second storey of the building to accommodate families with children.

The project achieved Built Green Gold certification and includes many environmentally sustainable features.

Services

CDC provided cohousing development management services to facilitate site selection, rezoning and land purchase and provided services through to project completion in September 2021.

For more information about Ravens Crossing Cohousing visit: www.ravenscrossingcohousing.ca/

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