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RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 06-07-2017
I don't think anything is anywhere near to happening with that end of the block and I think I'd describe it as more concept than project. The exterior work on the new east end of the block was completed some time ago, but nothing seems to be happening inside.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 06-08-2017
Actually ... it looks like there are things happening inside. MLS has more than a dozen apartments in American Block now listed in the $1500/month range, maybe 600-700 sqft each.
Quote:Executive rental in downtown Kitchener! Now undergoing renovations. Reserve yours today before it's too late!
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - REnerd - 06-08-2017
There has been no work on this site for something like 6 months. I think the 'before its too late' is a bit of an exaggeration.
It would be great if this kicked off, but I won't be holding my breath.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 10-04-2017
Perhaps I've been too pessimistic ...
https://www.therecord.com/news-story/7595497-old-american-hotel-could-be-reborn-as-six-storey-condo/
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - GtwoK - 10-04-2017
So Capers would be leaving then, right?
Right?
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - MidTowner - 10-04-2017
There will still be commercial at street level, so you could cross your fingers that a unit would be reserved for Capers' return. But I wouldn't bet on that.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - jgsz - 10-04-2017
More info here. I like the idea of a mid-sized grocery store as part of the redevelopment. And I'd love to see Vincenzo's open a store there.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 10-04-2017
(10-04-2017, 02:56 PM)jgsz Wrote: More info here. I like the idea of a mid-sized grocery store as part of the redevelopment. And I'd love to see Vincenzo's open a store there.
Vincenzo's would work (but would likely be the death of J&P). But unfortunately bigger grocers like Loblaws and Sobey's don't see our downtown as being big enough for an urban-format grocery store.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 10-04-2017
At 7,500 sq ft, I think it would be too small a space for any of the big chain's "urban format" stores. The best, but unlikely, tenant would be J&P itself - I can't help but think they'd do better in a more prominent location. (Just my opinion - I have no idea how they're doing)
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - Brenden - 10-04-2017
So if the building is gutted and has little historical value... why not take it down and start from scratch
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - KevinL - 10-04-2017
The interior and rear have little historical value. The facades are another story.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - kidgibnick - 10-08-2017
Why do grocery store chains not see the option of operating mini-versions of their stores? Here in Switzerland we have Coop and Migros as the major chains, with "Coop-City" or "Migros (mini)" every two blocks in the city centres. Tescos in the UK does the same. It seems crazy that we don't have more mini-urban grocery stores. This corner at King/Queen would be a perfect location!
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - tomh009 - 10-08-2017
Tesco is a great example, they have five (!) different variants:
- Tesco Extra (100,000+ sq ft)
- Tesco (50,000 sq ft)
- Tesco Metro (11,000 sq ft)
- Tesco Express (2,200 sq ft)
- One Stop (1,000 sq ft)
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - darts - 10-08-2017
Walmart introduced a smaller format previously in the US, I think they aren't planning on opening anymore of them for what its worth.
RE: American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | Proposed - panamaniac - 10-12-2017
For comparison, Farm Boy opened its first "urban format" in Westboro a while back and it is around 17,000 sq ft. They are building a new one in the Rideau Centre that I think will be smaller than that. The American Block offers 7,500 sq ft, if I'm not mistaken.