CAMBRIDGE — Blacks Point Development has submitted a proposal to revamp the existing textile factory at 211-215 Queen Street West in Cambridge, Ontario.
The project aims to transform the site into a mixed-use development featuring residential and commercial spaces and recreational amenities.
The proposed redevelopment plan includes the construction of two new residential buildings. One building is planned to be four storeys and the other, eight storeys. The two new buildings will offer a total of 20 and 110 condominium units, respectively while the existing building will offer 140 units.
Additionally, the project entails repurposing existing one-storey buildings for commercial use and creating approximately 1,900 square metres (20,451ft²) of ground floor commercial space.
The proposed plan includes a waterfront trail development and landscaping initiative. Situated on approximately 2.44 hectares (6 acres) of irregularly shaped land along Queen Street West and backing onto the Speed River, the site currently houses a former textile factory and associated residential buildings.
Amendments to the City of Cambridge Official Plan and Zoning By-law are required to accommodate the proposed development.
Phase one of the development encompasses converting the existing textile factory into 140 condominium apartments, the 1,900 square metres of ground-floor commercial spaces, and refurbishing one-storey buildings for 1,430 square metres of additional commercial space.
Moreover, the plan includes 260 parking spaces and essential infrastructure such as sidewalks and entrances.
The subsequent phase of the project involves the construction of new residential buildings, with one four-storey structure behind the existing buildings and another eight-storey building on the vacant eastern portion of the site.
A critical aspect of the proposal involves modifications to existing regulations, including adjustments to building setbacks, parking ratios, and zoning specifications.
The plan seeks to increase maximum density, eliminate minimum lot frontage requirements, and reduce parking rates from 362 to 260 spaces.
Additionally, special provisions such as permitting a reduction in parking rates and incorporating ‘microbrewery’ as a permitted use are proposed.
The proposed redevelopment aligns with the City of Cambridge’s vision for regeneration and renewal in designated areas, particularly transitioning underutilized industrial land into high-density residential and commercial spaces.
The plan aims to redesignate the subject lands to ‘High Density Residential’ and establish a specialized RM3CS5 zoning to accommodate the proposed development.
In summary, the redevelopment of the textile factory by Blacks Point Development represents a significant step towards revitalizing industrial land into vibrant mixed-use spaces, contributing to the city’s urban regeneration efforts while meeting the growing demand for housing and commercial amenities.
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