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RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 04-10-2016
Welcome back, CTGal! I actually quite like this neighbourhood (assend of Cedar Hill), I look forward to walking there again once spring finally arrives for good.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 04-10-2016
I thought my description might get a reaction.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - rangersfan - 04-10-2016
When we were looking to move in the fall of 2015 one of our preferred areas was the quiet end of Benton St but nothing lined up for us in that regard.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 07-03-2016
Neighbourhood meeting with the developer at 180 Benton, 7 PM tomorrow:
![[Image: Meet%2BGreet%2B-%2Bweather.jpg]](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aZz66USsCJs/V3Tu7KVvJDI/AAAAAAAAGQo/w9W1K8PPIOcKy7Zg78xnDeTO92nFA3WdgCL0B/w974-h1044-no/Meet%2BGreet%2B-%2Bweather.jpg)
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - kps - 07-03-2016
(07-03-2016, 08:34 PM)tomh009 Wrote: Neighbourhood meeting with the developer at 180 Benton, 7 PM tomorrow:
I think you have linked to something that is not public.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 07-03-2016
Isn't 180 Benton a private home?
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 07-04-2016
(07-03-2016, 10:41 PM)kps Wrote:(07-03-2016, 08:34 PM)tomh009 Wrote: Neighbourhood meeting with the developer at 180 Benton, 7 PM tomorrow:
I think you have linked to something that is not public.
Signs are all over the neighbourhood. I do think that counts as public.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - KevinL - 07-04-2016
(07-04-2016, 02:22 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(07-03-2016, 10:41 PM)kps Wrote: I think you have linked to something that is not public.
Signs are all over the neighbourhood. I do think that counts as public.
We're referring to whatever item you tried to embed. It shows up blank (and thus likely 'private').
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - Markster - 07-04-2016
It was working before...
Here it is again:
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 07-04-2016
So this is just some PR? Or is there actual progress toward getting on with the development?
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 07-04-2016
I think they're trying to get the neighbours on board before presenting the formal proposal to the city for approval. Which I do think counts as progress.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 07-04-2016
Here is the new site plan from the meeting (sorry for the quality, it's a mobile phone photo ...). Hopefully the developer will post the plan and elevations soon. One fewer townhouse, most of the garages at the back, and much more traditional-looking townhouse facades. The mid-rise building is six stories and 106 units. I presume rental units, but that really is a guess.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - MidTowner - 07-05-2016
(07-04-2016, 09:23 PM)tomh009 Wrote: Here is the new site plan from the meeting (sorry for the quality, it's a mobile phone photo ...). Hopefully the developer will post the plan and elevations soon. One fewer townhouse, most of the garages at the back, and much more traditional-looking townhouse facades. The mid-rise building is six stories and 106 units. I presume rental units, but that really is a guess.
I count the garages at the back to be a big improvement.
I wish the midrise building could be brought closer to the street, but I understand why that's probably not practical with that lot. Nice that part of it is as close to the street as it is, really.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - Viewfromthe42 - 07-05-2016
(07-05-2016, 08:00 AM)MidTowner Wrote:(07-04-2016, 09:23 PM)tomh009 Wrote: Here is the new site plan from the meeting (sorry for the quality, it's a mobile phone photo ...). Hopefully the developer will post the plan and elevations soon. One fewer townhouse, most of the garages at the back, and much more traditional-looking townhouse facades. The mid-rise building is six stories and 106 units. I presume rental units, but that really is a guess.
I count the garages at the back to be a big improvement.
I wish the midrise building could be brought closer to the street, but I understand why that's probably not practical with that lot. Nice that part of it is as close to the street as it is, really.
Is the parking at rear an improvement? If parking were at the front, some personal backyard space could be afforded to the units. The rear is now all asphalt, and the front, from what I see of similar units around, won't get much/any use. We're not talking northwest corner of Park and Allen, but I'd expect nearly as little use from those front yard areas, designed as they are for the existing neighbours' satisfaction rather than future users' potential enjoyment.
RE: Barra Castle on Queen | ? m | 7 fl | Proposed - Chris - 07-05-2016
(07-04-2016, 03:00 PM)Markster Wrote: It was working before...
Here it is again:
Ha. I don't think they've been "alderman" for over 20 years now. I think it was the early 90s when it was changed to councillor.