01-11-2016, 07:42 PM
The Bauer Lofts ca. 2004 (design) ca. 2009 (opening)
Until this project came about Waterloo was zoned "suburban" pretty much throughout. Sure, the odd tall building had been allowed before, but always "safely" away from the street, with lots of setback and parking around it. In contrast, The Bauer Lofts abut the street and are zoned mixed commercial, two concepts that are yet to be fully embraced. Nonetheless this project broke through the previous inbuilt resistance and got the ball rolling.
Until this project came about Waterloo was zoned "suburban" pretty much throughout. Sure, the odd tall building had been allowed before, but always "safely" away from the street, with lots of setback and parking around it. In contrast, The Bauer Lofts abut the street and are zoned mixed commercial, two concepts that are yet to be fully embraced. Nonetheless this project broke through the previous inbuilt resistance and got the ball rolling.