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Parkside Urban Towns (née 83 Elmsdale Dr) | U/C
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Previous concept for 83 Elmsdale Dr details available here. It is amazing how much more creative and interesting this proposal was than the one that has been approved by the city. When I have more time I will likely add this to the lost opportunities thread. In so many ways as a region we have seen huge steps taken forward in terms of planning and creative design and than at other times we accept mediocre projects.

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My email to Kitchener's Planning Department in regards to this project:


Quote:I have been following the redevelopment of 83 Elmsdale Dr in Kitchener ever since the consolidated public site works project began. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend the public meeting for this project. 

The City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo have created innovative policies over the past decade to foster new developments in established areas and protect green space from being consumed. These policies are working to create a healthier and exciting community.

The potential of the site at 83 Elmsdale dr is huge and could redefine it's surrounding neighbourhoods. There needs to be an emphasis on strong street interaction, architecture, high density, mixed use, transit and sustainability. An earlier proposal for this property by Audax Architecture was exactly the kind of project that would transform this land into something that could be a regional focal point for unique and exciting communities.

http://www.audax.ca/architecture#!Kitchener Mixed Use - MultiUnit/c6sx

The current sample proposals put forth in the documentation (http://www.kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Coun...25489708f4) are much more of the same big box, car oriented, bland projects that the Region and City are trying to move away from in order to inspire a creative and competitive city.

I would really hope council holds Novacore Communities Corporation to higher standard than the sample proposals put forth.

My wife and I love living in Kitchener, in part due to the innovative policies that are re-shaping the region.

 Access to public transit and pedestrian infrastructure are the some of the big reasons that we have decided to settle here and start our family.

thank you for your time and I hope you will consider what I have said,

This is the response I received from the city planning department in regards to my email comparing this previous concept to the new approved concept in June.

Quote:Thank you for your comments.  As articulated in the report, staff are supportive of the proposed medium density development that is being contemplated for 83 Elmsdale.  I acknowledge that the first proposal that you have referenced is much denser and more intensive than the proposal which is currently being considered.  Staff are of the opinion that the current proposal includes an appropriate mix of residential and commercial uses, at a height and density that is compatible within the context of the surrounding community, while also helping to increase density to help to support transit.

A special focus has been placed on achieving a high quality development on these lands.  The Urban Design Guidelines will help to shape the future development so that a strong emphasis is placed on developing a pedestrian friendly, attractive streetscape, and designing buildings which both address the street and which allow for an appropriate transition from the lower density development surrounding the site.

Thanks for your comments (and for the positive feedback on the city’s redevelopment policies and growth direction).
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RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 10-09-2014, 04:27 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 10-09-2014, 04:50 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by ac3r - 01-28-2019, 12:34 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 10-09-2014, 04:56 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 10-10-2014, 06:48 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 10-09-2014, 05:04 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by mpd618 - 10-09-2014, 10:44 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 10-10-2014, 06:49 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by clasher - 10-10-2014, 09:07 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by mpd618 - 10-10-2014, 12:25 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by clasher - 10-10-2014, 02:39 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 10-10-2014, 01:39 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by zanate - 10-10-2014, 02:14 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by mpd618 - 10-10-2014, 05:33 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by white_brian - 05-13-2015, 10:23 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by KevinL - 08-20-2015, 09:07 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 08-20-2015, 09:15 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 08-20-2015, 10:13 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 08-20-2015, 10:32 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 08-21-2015, 08:14 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 08-21-2015, 09:37 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 08-22-2015, 02:55 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 08-22-2015, 05:00 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Markster - 08-24-2015, 10:44 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 08-24-2015, 12:29 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Markster - 08-24-2015, 05:51 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by mpd618 - 08-22-2015, 12:55 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 08-22-2015, 01:20 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by MidTowner - 08-24-2015, 11:31 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 08-28-2015, 05:37 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by KevinL - 10-08-2015, 03:53 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by ac3r - 10-28-2015, 11:53 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by PassTheBruce - 06-01-2016, 11:33 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by MidTowner - 06-02-2016, 08:31 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 06-02-2016, 09:05 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Viewfromthe42 - 06-02-2016, 09:42 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 06-02-2016, 10:08 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by clasher - 06-02-2016, 03:55 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 06-02-2016, 05:57 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by MacBerry - 06-03-2016, 11:03 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by kps - 06-04-2016, 06:26 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 07-20-2016, 05:51 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 07-20-2016, 06:21 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by rangersfan - 07-20-2016, 10:40 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 07-21-2016, 08:52 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by KevinL - 07-21-2016, 01:19 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 07-21-2016, 02:13 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 10-11-2018, 06:33 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by KevinL - 10-11-2018, 05:29 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 10-11-2018, 07:46 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Quadcities34 - 10-12-2018, 12:53 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 11-15-2018, 10:00 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 10-12-2018, 01:20 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 11-15-2018, 09:56 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 11-15-2018, 10:13 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 11-15-2018, 01:35 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 11-15-2018, 07:54 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by tomh009 - 11-16-2018, 12:29 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by danbrotherston - 01-28-2019, 12:41 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by Spokes - 01-28-2019, 01:35 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by white_brian - 03-22-2020, 02:51 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by panamaniac - 03-22-2020, 03:47 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by white_brian - 06-03-2020, 12:12 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by GtwoK - 06-26-2020, 05:03 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr - by KevinL - 06-26-2020, 07:55 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by Spokes - 06-30-2020, 08:14 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jgsz - 08-08-2020, 04:30 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by KevinL - 08-08-2020, 04:35 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jgsz - 08-08-2020, 04:50 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by mastermind - 08-17-2020, 08:08 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by Spokes - 08-21-2020, 08:04 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by white_brian - 09-29-2020, 07:24 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jeffster - 09-29-2020, 10:28 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by white_brian - 09-30-2020, 04:23 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jeffster - 09-30-2020, 08:02 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by panamaniac - 09-30-2020, 10:59 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by KevinL - 03-10-2021, 02:23 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by ZEBuilder - 06-10-2021, 08:34 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jeffster - 06-10-2021, 08:48 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by ZEBuilder - 06-10-2021, 08:55 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by jeffster - 06-10-2021, 09:30 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by ZEBuilder - 06-10-2021, 09:42 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | Proposed - by ZEBuilder - 06-11-2021, 03:56 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by ZEBuilder - 12-26-2023, 04:11 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by ZEBuilder - 03-16-2024, 04:48 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by KevinL - 03-17-2024, 11:16 AM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by ZEBuilder - 03-17-2024, 01:47 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by tomh009 - 03-17-2024, 02:50 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by ZEBuilder - 03-17-2024, 05:41 PM
RE: 83 Elmsdale Dr | U/C - by tomh009 - 03-17-2024, 07:53 PM

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