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RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - panamaniac - 01-19-2020
(01-19-2020, 04:03 PM)jeffster Wrote:(01-10-2020, 12:53 AM)Bjays93 Wrote: I'd personally like to see a little more height variation. Maybe swap out one of the 3 long apartments for two mid rises?
Having a pair of 10-15 story towers in this area would fit nicely I think
At least 15 story would have been better -- but they've been in business long enough to realize that sometimes pissing of neighbours within a 30KM (I know, I exaggerate) distance despite whatever zoning there is, isn't worth the hassle in the long run. As I said previously, 5 floor buildings do not stand out and it's super unlikely that you'll get a single complaint.
Still, when I looked at the vacant property so close to the Ion, I had thought something along the lines of what Drewlo is doing in front of CHCI, in terms of size anyway.
At 500 units, the concept is quite comparable in size to the Drewlo project, no? Although on a larger site.
RE: The Junction - Spokes - 01-20-2020
But could be even bigger, no? I'm not sure what kind of density this allows.
RE: The Junction - panamaniac - 01-20-2020
One imagines that it could always be bigger, but market realities set in at some point. Keep in mind how much of the surrounding area remains ripe for higher density redevelopment.
RE: The Junction - tomh009 - 01-21-2020
(01-12-2020, 11:50 PM)Rainrider22 Wrote: Yes correct that was Wendels Steven's was where the twin towers are being built Wow I forgot about Wendels there
The Drewlo site had both Stevens Mercury and Gascho Jeep. Both were quite run down by the late 1970s already.
RE: The Junction - tomh009 - 01-21-2020
I am very, very happy to see this. I just hope they are planning to include some affordable units in the development.
RE: The Junction - Lens - 01-22-2020
(01-21-2020, 11:11 PM)tomh009 Wrote: I am very, very happy to see this. I just hope they are planning to include some affordable units in the development.
Has a condo development EVER done this locally?
RE: The Junction - Spokes - 01-22-2020
I don't believe so .
RE: The Junction - tomh009 - 01-22-2020
(01-22-2020, 01:52 AM)Lens Wrote:(01-21-2020, 11:11 PM)tomh009 Wrote: I am very, very happy to see this. I just hope they are planning to include some affordable units in the development.
Has a condo development EVER done this locally?
Do we know that this is condos, rather than rental buildings? I don't see any indication of the project type on the web site.
RE: The Junction - panamaniac - 01-22-2020
(01-22-2020, 12:10 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(01-22-2020, 01:52 AM)Lens Wrote: Has a condo development EVER done this locally?
Do we know that this is condos, rather than rental buildings? I don't see any indication of the project type on the web site.
The developer describes "residences" rather than "apartments", which could suggest condos, but not necessarily. By the time this is built, the market could have shifted to favour rentals over condos.
RE: The Junction - Momo26 - 01-22-2020
Drewlo is doing purpose build for rent 100m down the road at Cameron and King...I believe Vive(?) Is doing for rent right across the street from Drewlo on King also. Aren't those 2 also 'condo developers'?
RE: The Junction - jeffster - 01-22-2020
(01-20-2020, 10:47 AM)panamaniac Wrote: One imagines that it could always be bigger, but market realities set in at some point. Keep in mind how much of the surrounding area remains ripe for higher density redevelopment.
Market realities right now is that we have a severe housing shortage. Which explains sky-high rental costs. I don't think the market is even close to saturation yet and won't be with the list of current project. We need a lot more going on to make a difference.
RE: The Junction - Spokes - 01-22-2020
(01-22-2020, 01:26 PM)Momo26 Wrote: Drewlo is doing purpose build for rent 100m down the road at Cameron and King...I believe Vive(?) Is doing for rent right across the street from Drewlo on King also. Aren't those 2 also 'condo developers'?
Drewlo is exclusively rentals
RE: The Junction - mastermind - 02-26-2020
So you know how on the corner there's supposed to be a multi use pad or whatever they called it. There's a for sale sign on that corner today. Wonder if it's just that corner or if it's the whole project.
RE: The Junction - mastermind - 02-28-2020
There's a second 'for sale' sign from a different realtor on the section of the site that has the three towers.
RE: The Junction - Momo26 - 06-18-2020
What's the scene with this development?