Larger-scale mixed-use and multi-family developments are advancing across the North Island, with projects moving through approvals, while others transition to procurement and early construction.
A contemporary mixed-use development shapes a stronger urban edge along Northfield Rd, introducing residential density above an active commercial frontage.
NANAIMO – 2124 Northfield Rd (mixed-use dev) Apartments – Commercial
Architect: Rafii Architecture – Vancouver Ph: 604-688-3655 hassan @rafiiarchitects.com
Developer: Momentum Design Build Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-755-2027 estimating @momentumdesignbuild.ca
Landscape Professional: MacDonald Gray Consultants Inc – Parksville Ph: 250-248-3089 info @macdonaldgray.ca
Civil Engineer: Herold Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-751-8558 jkoster @heroldengineering.com
Project: Rising to six storeys, this mixed-use development brings 95 apartment units together with over 9,000 sf of commercial space, anchored by rooftop amenities and direct adjacency to Beban Park and active transportation corridors.
Stage: Development permit application submitted March/26, positioning the project along a key Northfield Rd corridor between Boxwood Rd and the Beban Parkway trail connection.
QUALICUM BEACH – 673 Fir St (mixed-use dev) Apartments – Commercial
Architect: Little Giant Architecture and Interiors – Calgary Ph: 403-871-2826 mark @littlegiant-studio.com
Developer: Kelland Properties – Nanaimo Ph: 250-585-1482 info @kellandproperties.com
General Contractor: Windley Contracting Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-758-3411 jeff @windleycontracting.com
Surveyor: Williamson and Associates Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-756-7723 waps @vibcls.ca
Project: Planned as a two-building development, the project introduces 69 apartment units above a ground-oriented commercial component, including space for a pub and tasting room within a one-acre village setting.
Stage: Rezoning and development permit applications advanced April/26 for Council consideration, proposing amendments to the existing CD7 zoning framework.
PORT ALBERNI – 3830 5th Ave (multi-family new) Apartments – Townhouses – Redford Housing
Owner: Uchucklesaht Tribe Government – Port Alberni Ph: 250-724-1832 Scott.Coulson @uchucklesaht.ca
Architect: Checkwitch Poiron Architects Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-1963 david @cparch.ca
Project Manager: Tectonica Management Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-0062 darren @tectonica.ca
Landscape Professional: Kinship Design – Nanaimo Ph: 250-753-8093 hello @kinshipdesign.ca
Structural Engineer: Buepoint Consulting Structural Engineers – Duncan Ph: 250-597-2206 engineering @buepoint.com
Mechanical Engineer: Rocky Point Engineering – Victoria Ph: 250-704-4427 kyle.hasenkox @rpeng.ca
Electrical Engineer: Muir Engineering – Comox Ph: 250-890-0870 norm @muireng.ca
Civil Engineer: McGill and Associates Engineering Ltd – Port Alberni Ph: 250-724-3400 office @mcgilleng.com
Code Consultant: GHL Consultants Ltd – Vancouver Ph: 604-689-4449 fv @ghl.ca
Project: Spanning six buildings, this large-scale residential development delivers a mix of 74 apartment units and 38 townhouses, introducing a full range of housing types from studios to three-bedroom homes across a 2.17-acre site.
Stage: Trade tender calls are underway as the project moves through pre-construction, following rezoning approvals completed in 2024 and 2025, with construction anticipated to begin August/26.
Enquiries: Tectonica Management Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-0062 patrick @tectonica.ca
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