BOWERS DISTRICT
A lively and walkable sanctuary for Nanaimo
The Bowers District redevelopment is focused on creating a compact urban village with a mix of high quality open spaces and pedestrian-friendly design. The project will be developed in phases on the current site of the Green Thumb Garden Centre in north Nanaimo.
Experience Bowers District
Live, Work & Play
A district where people of all ages can live, work, and play within a 5-minute radius.
Green, not Gray
A network of green spaces and green streets that supports a healthy community and healthy ecosystems.
Exemplary Design
A human scale development with high quality streetscapes, distinct architecture, and rich green landscaping.
A BREATH OF LIFE
a bit more your speed
Bowers District is a village neighbourhood informed by walkability and green design principles. The heart of the district is a richly landscaped network of parks, plazas, greenways, and courtyards.
The Vision
Bowers District is both a vibrant, walkable village and a distinct refuge from the wider City. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the strong sense of place established by high standards for architecture, rich landscaping and abundant tree canopy, and network of greenways, pathways, and parks.
In the south, a large linear park is bordered by a mix of townhomes, low- to mid-rise apartments, and a small-scale mixed-use “main street”. Whereas,
in the north, a higher-density mixed-use precinct has evolved to meet changing needs of the area and City over time.
