Development Info

Current Proposal Image

955 Timmins Street as amended October 2021 from 229 Units to 219 Units

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This page has all the resources required for you to understand the proposed development at 955 Timmins Street.

The amended development plans submitted with the application now propose the following:

One 4-storey apartment building (Phase 1)
One 5-storey apartment building (Phase 2)
71 townhouse units (Phase 2)

The development plans are proposing 71 townhouse units and 148 apartment units (split between two apartment buildings) 219 units over 2 phases of development.

Amendments in October 2021

Evolution of 955 Timmins Street Proposal (2017-2021)

Below is three images each showing the progression of this development from the 123 units in 2017 to 219 Units in 2021

Original Development Goals

Housing

23 entry-level 3-bedroom duplex and 4-plex family homes.
All family homes have private entraces, access to yard space, and full roof-top decks.
80-100 self-contained micro-units located in two buildings at west side of property.
Micro-housing will serve to alleviate the current rental housing shortage in the area, such as student housing.
A greater diversity of housing for people of different ages and life stages will help to create a more diverse and inclusive neighbourhood.

Park Land and Open Spaces

Retention of as many mature trees along Timmins Street as possible.
Enhance and expand the public greenspace in the area.
Use of Indigenous plants throughout to limit the need for watering maintainance.
Expand Penticton's urban forest
Create a welcome edge to the north side of Okanagan College Campus
Parking for Micro-housing to be located below-grade.

Transportation and Connections

New connections will be developed to link streets and to maximize convenient accessibility for all ages
Providing micro-housing adjacent to the Okanagan College Campus will create a much needed supply of student housing and student 'hub' which is integrated into the fabric of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Densifying neighbourhoodsenhances livability by creating walkable neighbourhoods.

Sustainability

Increasing the amount of permiable ground area to help manage stormwater in the area.
Durable, efficient, and high-quality construction to decrease waste and energy use.
Landscaped interface at north edge of Okanagan Collect Campus
Walkable neighbourhoods can work to decrease day-to-day reliance on automobiles