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  Thread: General Politics Discussion
Post: RE: General Politics Discussion
"The vacant seat can be filled in several ways, including through a by-election or by appointment. The City Clerk will bring a report to Council at our next meeting following any resignation to declar...
   dtkmelissa Politics 448 156,078 12-01-2023, 07:10 PM
  Thread: Lodging Homes (Kitchener)
Post: Lodging Homes (Kitchener)
Kitchener Council (committee) will be discussing a report on Lodging Homes on October 30th.  From the article: "Currently there is a rule that almost all neighbourhoods must keep lodging homes 400 ...
   dtkmelissa Urban Issues 2 612 10-29-2023, 03:25 PM
  Thread: Bramm Yards Master Plan
Post: RE: Bramm Yards Master Plan
Lebronj23 Wrote: (09-21-2023, 04:12 PM) -- I will continue to dream. Couldn’t the region use the money? Sell it for top dollar, could probably fetch 80mill for it, and basically fund the transit hub ...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 23 2,569 09-26-2023, 10:42 AM
  Thread: Growing Together (City of Kitchener)
Post: RE: Growing Together (City of Kitchener)
tomh009 Wrote: (08-28-2023, 10:25 AM) -- Victoria Park play and picnic areas are busy on (nice) evenings and weekends, but at least the play areas usually still have room for additional kids. Other a...
   dtkmelissa Urban Design 15 1,926 08-29-2023, 09:17 AM
  Thread: 206 Duke St E | 8 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 206 Duke St E | 8 fl | Proposed
Spokes Wrote: (08-29-2023, 07:03 AM) -- What happened with the vote? -- It passed without any delegations, questions, or comments from council.
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 33 8,870 08-29-2023, 09:09 AM
  Thread: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl ...
panamaniac Wrote: (08-21-2023, 10:02 PM) -- nms Wrote: (08-21-2023, 09:37 PM) -- What are the chances that Kitchener (and Waterloo and Cambridge too), might follow Toronto's lead and require that lo...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 32 3,096 08-22-2023, 10:42 AM
  Thread: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl ...
There's an article in today's Record on this proposal. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/proposed-kitchener-highrise-with-99-rental-apartments-would-replace-13-existing-units/article_b43e...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 32 3,096 08-21-2023, 09:39 AM
  Thread: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 93-99 Benton St & 39 -43 St George St | 12 fl ...
tomh009 Wrote: (07-16-2023, 08:48 PM) -- ac3r Wrote: (07-15-2023, 05:41 PM) -- Oh, yeah. West Ave, not Mill Street. This is the plot of land I'm speaking about: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/4...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 32 3,096 07-17-2023, 11:19 AM
  Thread: Ending Chronic Homelessness
Post: RE: Ending Chronic Homelessness
While this is about a specific (American) incident, I think the overall points in the article addressed well much of what's being discussed in this thread - for those interested in reading: https://da...
   dtkmelissa Urban Issues 116 23,477 05-15-2023, 11:22 AM
  Thread: 528, 533, 550 Lancaster St W | 10, 12, 18, 30, 30 fl | U/C
Post: RE: 528, 533, 550 Lancaster St W | 10, 16, 20, 20,...
nms Wrote: (11-15-2021, 10:37 PM) -- Thanks for the link jeffster.  This one bit stood out for me: Quote: -- In the early 20th Century, families often had many children, resulting in large ho...
   dtkmelissa Suburbs 87 22,226 05-07-2023, 07:02 PM
  Thread: General Politics Discussion
Post: RE: General Politics Discussion
ZEBuilder Wrote: (05-04-2023, 03:36 PM) -- tomh009 Wrote: (05-04-2023, 02:44 PM) -- Debbie Chapman wants to run for the NDP. Somebody please tell me that she has to resign her council seat in order ...
   dtkmelissa Politics 448 156,078 05-07-2023, 06:57 PM
  Thread: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
Spokes Wrote: (03-27-2023, 03:22 PM) -- Joedelay Highhoe Wrote: (03-24-2023, 08:17 AM) -- Everyone expects Debbie to vote no; she's a proud defender of abandoned corner stores and heritage parking l...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 302 46,971 03-29-2023, 07:42 PM
  Thread: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
taylortbb Wrote: (03-24-2023, 02:02 PM) -- panamaniac Wrote: (03-24-2023, 01:18 PM) -- How is it possible to reach a settlement in a Land Tribunal appeal without the Councillors knowing what it prov...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 302 46,971 03-25-2023, 07:40 PM
  Thread: 26 King St E | 3 fl | U/C
Post: RE: 26 King Street East | 3 fl | U/C
ac3r Wrote: (03-04-2023, 07:33 PM) -- Acitta Wrote: (03-04-2023, 12:06 PM) -- The fire was in March 2011. It was the Stag Shop that burned down, which also damaged the building next door which was p...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 35 4,499 03-05-2023, 07:25 PM
  Thread: 142 & 146 Fergus Avenue | 7 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 142 & 146 Fergus Avenue | 7 fl | Proposed
ac3r Wrote: (03-01-2023, 02:38 PM) -- It just looks terrible. I know the bar is real, real low in Waterloo Region but I can't look at this and see anything of value apart from a few extra housing uni...
   dtkmelissa Suburbs 17 2,963 03-02-2023, 07:49 PM
  Thread: 142 & 146 Fergus Avenue | 7 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 142 & 146 Fergus Avenue | 7 fl | Proposed
ac3r Wrote: (02-16-2023, 01:27 PM) -- Approved, sadly: https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2023/02/15/infill-project-will-bring-78-units-expanded-neighbourhood-park-to-central-kitchener-pr...
   dtkmelissa Suburbs 17 2,963 02-28-2023, 03:59 PM
  Thread: 900 King St W | 25 fl | U/C
Post: RE: 900 King St W | 25 fl | Proposed
Groundbreaking: https://twitter.com/tomjgalloway14/status/1629304760703614976?s=20
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 143 29,628 02-27-2023, 07:29 PM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?
taylortbb Wrote: (01-20-2023, 06:28 PM) -- bravado Wrote: (01-20-2023, 04:00 PM) -- Is parking at work a taxable benefit in some alternative reality? Should people who don’t drive get a refund from ...
   dtkmelissa Urban Issues 144 14,602 01-31-2023, 07:14 PM
  Thread: 459 Mill St | 15, 21, 31, 40 and 44 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 459 Mill St | 11, 14, 21, 27, 29 and 32 fl | P...
Joedelay Highhoe Wrote: (01-27-2023, 06:43 PM) -- panamaniac Wrote: (01-27-2023, 03:57 PM) -- The golf course would make a great Arboretum.  The club house could easily house a restaurant and progra...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 140 21,149 01-28-2023, 09:49 AM
  Thread: Woodside Terraces 3 (130-140 Highland Road East) | 17 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Woodside Terraces 3 (130-140 Highland Road Eas...
tomh009 Wrote: (01-25-2023, 02:43 PM) -- I'm not a huge fan of the big dark-grey tower but it's still good density, close to the IHT and with two bus lines (#2 and #16) nearby. The less-tall parts of...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 14 4,499 01-25-2023, 08:33 PM
  Thread: Inclusionary Zoning
Post: RE: Inclusionary Zoning
From EngageWR: The Waterloo Region partners are hosting an engagement and feedback meeting for members of the community who have an interest in this housing affordability tool. The tri-cities are seek...
   dtkmelissa Urban Design 20 2,268 01-09-2023, 09:55 AM
  Thread: Inclusionary Zoning
Post: RE: Inclusionary Zoning
bravado Wrote: (01-04-2023, 03:53 PM) -- ijmorlan Wrote: (01-04-2023, 03:15 PM) -- Um, you can certainly argue around the edges about development fees, but there is absolutely no reason why I should...
   dtkmelissa Urban Design 20 2,268 01-04-2023, 07:21 PM
  Thread: Inclusionary Zoning
Post: Inclusionary Zoning
Given the region and local municipalities are considering adopting inclusionary zoning, I'm curious if a thread already exists on that topic? If not, I'd love to start one.  Some background info ca...
   dtkmelissa Urban Design 20 2,268 01-01-2023, 12:28 PM
  Thread: Cambridge Secondary Plans - Hespeler Road + Main/Dundas Re-Development
Post: RE: Cambridge Secondary Plans - Hespeler Road + Ma...
bravado Wrote: (12-12-2022, 04:32 PM) -- SF22 Wrote: (12-12-2022, 03:19 PM) -- Thanks for sharing these! I saw the development plan for the proposed towers at Hespeler/Langs recently, and wondered i...
   dtkmelissa Suburbs 7 1,164 12-13-2022, 07:02 PM
  Thread: Planning Committee
Post: RE: Planning Committee
cherrypark Wrote: (12-11-2022, 10:04 PM) -- dtkmelissa Wrote: (12-11-2022, 06:50 PM) -- That's my recollection, too. I recall watching at least one meeting that she chaired which was incredibly pain...
   dtkmelissa Politics 24 3,076 12-12-2022, 03:17 PM
  Thread: Planning Committee
Post: RE: Planning Committee
cherrypark Wrote: (12-09-2022, 11:35 PM) -- danbrotherston Wrote: (12-08-2022, 07:51 AM) -- Looks like Debbie Chapman will be vice-chair of the planning committee. This is a fairly high profile assi...
   dtkmelissa Politics 24 3,076 12-11-2022, 06:50 PM

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