(04-27-2021, 08:07 AM)DK519 Wrote:

(04-26-2021, 09:59 AM)ac3r Wrote: I haven't heard anything and I don't see any building applications on the City of Kitchener website for those streets. Maybe someone else knows. I wouldn't be surprised if something goes up here - particularly in that old car sales lot - since they want to heavily redevelop around Borden Station.

I reached out to Vive directly and they replied with a few details. They've had one community meeting and apparently they're working through the site plan application process. Sounds like it will be a "single-loaded corridor" with all units facing King E.

If what my buddy said is true, it will be around 10 storeys. I asked to be added to their list for the next community meeting.

(04-27-2021, 08:23 AM)tomh009 Wrote:

(04-27-2021, 08:07 AM)DK519 Wrote: I reached out to Vive directly and they replied with a few details. They've had one community meeting and apparently they're working through the site plan application process. Sounds like it will be a "single-loaded corridor" with all units facing King E.

If what my buddy said is true, it will be around 10 storeys. I asked to be added to their list for the next community meeting.

So, is this for the used car dealership property?

(04-27-2021, 08:07 AM)DK519 Wrote: I reached out to Vive directly and they replied with a few details. They've had one community meeting and apparently they're working through the site plan application process. Sounds like it will be a "single-loaded corridor" with all units facing King E.

If what my buddy said is true, it will be around 10 storeys. I asked to be added to their list for the next community meeting.

(04-27-2021, 12:53 PM)ac3r Wrote:

(04-27-2021, 08:07 AM)DK519 Wrote: I reached out to Vive directly and they replied with a few details. They've had one community meeting and apparently they're working through the site plan application process. Sounds like it will be a "single-loaded corridor" with all units facing King E.

If what my buddy said is true, it will be around 10 storeys. I asked to be added to their list for the next community meeting.

Interesting, thanks! If it's Vive indeed, it's nice to see them focusing on the east end of downtown. This would be their 3rd project around here, in addition to 388 King and the 32 floor condo they're currently designing for the block almost across the street from here. Apart from Drewlo, I think they're the only developer doing work in this area since I think I remember hearing that Perimeter Developments' The Junction was possibly being cancelled because I believe I heard the property went up for sale after they announced plans for that.

(04-27-2021, 12:58 PM)DK519 Wrote:

(04-27-2021, 12:53 PM)ac3r Wrote: Interesting, thanks! If it's Vive indeed, it's nice to see them focusing on the east end of downtown. This would be their 3rd project around here, in addition to 388 King and the 32 floor condo they're currently designing for the block almost across the street from here. Apart from Drewlo, I think they're the only developer doing work in this area since I think I remember hearing that Perimeter Developments' The Junction was possibly being cancelled because I believe I heard the property went up for sale after they announced plans for that.

They're also in charge of the one on Borden by Sheppard school. Not sure what is going on with that at this point though. It does look like permits were issued though.

(04-27-2021, 03:12 PM)ac3r Wrote: "Tiny homes" have been approved in the City of Kitchener: https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/kitchener-council-votes-to-allow-tiny-homes-on-residential-properties-1.5403670

(04-29-2021, 12:31 AM)Acitta Wrote: New apartment building near Kitchener Market is welcome news for downtown neighbourhood

(04-29-2021, 12:55 PM)ac3r Wrote: For once I wish people could raise actual valid objections. The height of the building is a moot point because there is an awful looking office tower directly across the street already. The so called character of the nearby buildings includes a dilapidated modernist building across from it and red brick buildings wrapped in painted sheet metal and various other terrible buildings like New City Supermarket which is nothing but stucco and windows with faded vinyl wrap and security bars.

Just build the damn thing, we are in a dire need of affordable housing in this country before things get even worse. It's a gravel lot (sans the rusty old sign for the bridal store that was never taken down) that has been sitting empty for close to two decades.

(04-29-2021, 01:02 PM)DK519 Wrote:

(04-29-2021, 12:55 PM)ac3r Wrote: For once I wish people could raise actual valid objections. The height of the building is a moot point because there is an awful looking office tower directly across the street already. The so called character of the nearby buildings includes a dilapidated modernist building across from it and red brick buildings wrapped in painted sheet metal and various other terrible buildings like New City Supermarket which is nothing but stucco and windows with faded vinyl wrap and security bars.

Just build the damn thing, we are in a dire need of affordable housing in this country before things get even worse. It's a gravel lot (sans the rusty old sign for the bridal store that was never taken down) that has been sitting empty for close to two decades.

I didn't attend the meeting but it's hard to believe anyone could object to anything about this development.

This area is the dimly lit armpit of DTK and literally anything would be an improvement.

(04-30-2021, 07:19 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote:

(04-29-2021, 01:02 PM)DK519 Wrote: I didn't attend the meeting but it's hard to believe anyone could object to anything about this development.

This area is the dimly lit armpit of DTK and literally anything would be an improvement.

This "dimly lit armpit" you speak of is actually a very vibrant area.  I frequent this area with my children often.  Have you ever ate at Yeti Cafe, or gone into the record shop in the alley X-Disc-C music or Sunrise Music  and shopped for some old vinyl ? Or gone to the market ?  Or gone to the amazing bakeries ? Or gone to Pho Dau Bo ?  or shopped in the New City Supermarket ?  I could keep on going...  Just because it isnt as pretty as say uptown Waterloo, it does not deserve the term "Armpit".   I am curious if you have actually walked around the area and shopped, or just making a casual observation from when you drove by.  P.S.  I am not trying to label you, I am genuinely interested in what lens your view point is to make this determination.  I sure dont see it the same way.  I hear comments like this from people often about DTK in general, yet when I challenge them on when and what places they frequent to come to this conclusion, I met with the same,,, I dont go there, it isnt safe.