Construction of a mixed use residential/commercial building this summer will spur the revitalization of what could be considered an unsightly and unused corner of downtown Campbell River.

Construction of a mixed use residential/commercial building this summer will spur the revitalization of what could be considered an unsightly and unused corner of downtown Campbell River.

The city will complete an upgrade of Beech Street this summer in an area of open parking lots that aren’t heavily used and back onto the 9th Ave./Alder/Dogwood hill. The work is the result of an opportunity presented by the proposed construction of a mixed residential-commercial building on a currently-undeveloped lot at 325 Beech Street.

The upgrades to the street will be an extension to upgrades that have been completed in earlier phases nearby. It will include traffic calming measures, improve pedestrian infrastructure, and offer opportunities for active transportation modes.

Work is expected to begin in early summer 2022 and be largely complete by fall.