SixtyFiveFirst Development Proposal located at 65 First Street, New Westminster, BC Survey

Merchant House Capital has submitted a rezoning development application for a new market rental and market condominium community development at 65 First Street in New Westminster. This project would replace the existing 61-unit strata building known as Kinnaird Place. This development of two towers, 31 and 35 storeys, offers 299 market rental units, 30 below market rental units, and 304 market condominium units in a beautiful location along the Fraser River and next to Albert Crescent Park.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this quick survey.

1.Tell us a bit about you. What is your connection to New Westminster?

I live in New Westminster.

I own/operate/work at a business near the project.

Other (please specify)

3.Are there elements of this proposed development that you like?

I like the design of the towers and feel they compliment the Patullo Bridge.

I like the mix of market rental and condo with 30 affordable housing units.

It feels like more people in this location, around a lot of park and green space, is important and will make the park more welcoming.

It is important that the proposal includes a mix of different housing types, for different types of people, with a good number of larger unit types.

Other (please specify)

4.Are there elements of the proposed development that you believe could be improved?

Given the project's proximity to Albert Crescent Park, and new pedestrian and bike lanes, it would be great to see outdoor bike parking.

I would like the landscape and lighting design to better support neighbourhood walkability and security around Albert Crescent Park.

The colour palette of the building could be improved.

Other (please specify)

5.Do you have any further comments to share with us?