Where Victoria’s Best Neighbourhoods MeetAt the intersection of Fernwood and Harris Green, Chard Development is transforming the 1100 block of Johnson and Yates Streets into a vibrant mixed-use community. The project includes a 6-storey residential mid-rise, a mixed-use tower, and refurbished medical offices within the Victoria Professional Building.The centerpiece, Nest, is a 12-storey high-rise designed by Proscenium Architecture + Interiors, featuring 107 market condominiums, ground-floor retail wrapping the corner of Cook and Yates, and a purpose-built childcare facility.
Central, Convenient Living
Nest’s prime location makes daily life easy — no car required. Within a 10-minute walk, you’ll find Save-On-Foods, London Drugs, Central Middle School, Victoria High School, and numerous cafés and restaurants. For shopping, dining, and entertainment downtown, simply walk, bike, or hop on one of the many buses. Nest combines the best of urban convenience with neighbourhood charm.Amenities
Residents and tenants will enjoy a landscaped mews featuring a children’s play area, dog run, and garden plots. The second floor of Nest houses a daycare for up to 50 children, with over 3,900 sq ft of indoor space, a dedicated entrance lobby, and nearly 1,500 sq ft of secure outdoor play space.Parking & Storage
The Yates Street Plaza provides parking across three underground levels for 129 residential, 107 commercial, 6 visitor, and 2 car-share vehicles. Cyclists will appreciate 46 short-term and 269 long-term bike stalls on P1. Nest residents also have access to a bike-share program, and the development offers easy connections to transit and cycling routes.Maintenance Fees
TBA.Developer & Design Team
Chard Development, an award-winning Vancouver-based firm founded in 1994 by David Chard, specializes in urban mid-sized condominium and commercial projects across Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria. Over the past two decades, Chard has earned a reputation for well-designed, purpose-built properties that contribute to urban revitalization.Proscenium Architecture + Interiors, founded in 1996, began as a firm focused on arts facilities and has grown into a full-service architecture and interior design studio. Recognized across Western Canada for community and cultural projects, Proscenium blends the technical strength of a large firm with the personal attention of a boutique studio, ensuring client needs are integrated throughout the design process.
Address
1100 Yates Street
Sub-Area
Vi Fairfield East
Developer
Chard
Amenities
Nest AmenitiesLandscaped mews with:Children’s play areaDog runGarden plotsPurpose-built daycare for up to 50 children3,900+ sq ft indoor spaceDedicated entrance lobby~1,500 sq ft secured outdoor play areaUnderground parking (three levels) for:129 reside

