09-22-2014, 10:44 PM
rangersfan Wrote:The demolition of 3/4 buildings from the Lang Tannery complex in Downtown Kitchener on the block bound by Victoria st, Oak st, Joesph st and Linden Ave. I strongly believe these buildings could have contributed significantly to the revitalization of Downtown. Ultimately I love what Cadan created with the Tannery District, but wish these four buildings could have been restored as well. Now that the buildings have been demolished or will be I hope we see an exciting mixed use project built on this location in the near future that will somewhat lessen the blow.
I was one of those arguing against the demolition of those buildings, but I now realize that the entire Tannery redevelopment would likely not have taken off without immediate and relatively large provision of parking. I'd rather it were otherwise, but that's not yet the reality here.