REIMAGINE ROYAL OAK
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HUB
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A DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE
ABOUT
HANSBRAUN
Welcome to the Community Engagement Hub, your go-to place for all the latest updates on the Royal Oak Shopping Centre redevelopment in Saanich, BC. We are dedicated to keeping the community informed and involved throughout this exciting transformation.
Hansbraun Investments Ltd. was founded by Siegfried Marquart in 1967, initially working with private hospitals and residential market housing before shifting to commercial shopping centres in the late 1970's. Hansbraun is a family-run, values-driven business that is locally owned-and operated solely in the District of Saanich, BC. We are known for our hands-on approach when it comes to our centres. We are proud of the positive, long-term relationships we have developed with our commercial tenants, customers, neighbours and contractors.
Our values
People come first.
Do the right thing, always.
Build trust.
Boldly grow where others won't.
Create safe spaces everywhere.
Reflect on your impact.
The Royal Oak Legacy
For the duration of Hansbraun Investment's involvement in commercial shopping centres, we have focused on what we do best - owning and operating successful, low-vacancy centres with a wide variety of tenants to serve customers' everyday needs. As the opportunity for redevelopment became a reality given the District of Saanich's direction to push for more complete communities and given the age of our existing infrastructure, we are excited to introduce Reimagine Royal Oak.
This is our first venture into providing a new, purpose-built 'village' in the heart of the Royal Oak community. Our long-term, phased approach will help our existing tenants envision their place in the redevelopment while also allowing for new, local businesses alongside community gathering spaces. Our goal is to make Royal Oak a destination experience from all areas of Victoria and a hub for locals and neighbours alike.
OUR HISTORY
INTRODUCTORY
ENGAGEMENT
From June - August, 2025, Hansbraun Investments and our Reimagine Royal Oak project team began a number of engagements and open houses. We met with our current tenants, interested neighbours, community leaders and stakeholders and other members of the general public. Please click the arrow keys to the right of the image below to cycle through our introductory presentation materials. You can expand the image by clicking on it.
OPEN HOUSE SURVEY
Hansbraun prides ourselves on building strong connections to our neighbours: current and future. We appreciate and value feedback on our application. Please review the presentation slides (above) and complete the survey to the right. Please do not hesitate to be in touch in the 'Contact' section below if you are having difficulty completing the online survey and/or if you would prefer a PDF or hand-delivered paper copy of this form.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
CONNECT
WITH US
GET INVOLVED
WITH US
Stay connected with us and be part of the Royal Oak Shopping Centre redevelopment journey. We'd love to hear your ideas, feedback, and questions. Reach out to us or visit our office to engage directly with the community.
(250) 514 -8429
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