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  Thread: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C
Post: RE: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C

CuilTard Wrote: (04-13-2024, 01:09 PM) -- April 13th. Is this angle still interesting to folks now that it's not higher than the tower? -- Still Interested here.  Also looks like the crane will ris...
  Square Urban Areas 585 133,759 04-13-2024, 11:47 PM
  Thread: Lower Kitchener (534 Charles St E) | 32, 27, 15 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Lower Kitchener (534 Charles St E) | 32, 27, 1...

Not all construction sites are like this, look at the development at the Grand River hospital. All open to see. Maybe different with a big demolition job.
  Square Urban Areas 148 30,881 04-11-2024, 12:12 AM
  Thread: 45 Courtland St E | 6 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 45 Courtland St E | 6 fl | Proposed

KingandWeber Wrote: (04-07-2024, 10:30 PM) -- Square Wrote: (04-07-2024, 03:34 AM) -- Reading the Growing Together file, the developer has scrapped the 6 storeys approved project and wants to build ...
  Square Urban Areas 28 7,834 04-08-2024, 01:38 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

I wonder if the land at the corner of King and Wellington has been sold to a different developer or are they wanting to change the size now that Growing Together has passed. The shoring has been done...
  Square Urban Areas 5,575 3,946,875 04-07-2024, 03:53 AM
  Thread: 15 Cedar Street North | 3 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 15 Cedar Street North | 3 fl | Proposed

This has been cleared and has fencing around it for weeks now. Don't know if construction is starting or fencing just to keep people out.
  Square Urban Areas 7 1,404 04-07-2024, 03:49 AM
  Thread: 45 Courtland St E | 6 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 45 Courtland St E | 6 fl | Proposed

Reading the Growing Together file, the developer has scrapped the 6 storeys approved project and wants to build higher using the new SGA-2 regulations.
  Square Urban Areas 28 7,834 04-07-2024, 03:34 AM
  Thread: Vertikal (471-481 King St E) | 23 & 19 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Vertikal (471-481 King St E) | 23 & 19 fl | U/...

Acitta Wrote: (04-06-2024, 04:10 PM) -- Ellensparky Wrote: (04-05-2024, 11:55 PM) -- Any updates here? -- Progressing along, slowly but surely. I passed by on the way to the market and noticed tha...
  Square Urban Areas 780 428,576 04-07-2024, 02:46 AM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C

ZEBuilder Wrote: (04-01-2024, 06:51 PM) -- Square Wrote: (03-30-2024, 07:52 PM) -- I see they have the concrete pumper up, but is it me?, or is it look too far away from the main building? -- The ...
  Square Urban Areas 1,672 979,703 04-01-2024, 11:40 PM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C

I see they have the concrete pumper up, but is it me?, or is it look too far away from the main building?
  Square Urban Areas 1,672 979,703 03-30-2024, 07:52 PM
  Thread: 3D Model - Future Waterloo Region Skylines
Post: RE: 3D Model - Future Waterloo Region Skylines

So, 57 storeys is the highest or tallest proposed building right now? Guess we have to wait until July until NAV Canada and the Region have a new flight plan. Curious if we will get proposals for 6...
  Square Urban Design 9 2,092 03-30-2024, 07:48 AM
  Thread: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C
Post: RE: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C

CuilTard Wrote: (03-17-2024, 02:28 PM) -- March 15th -- Are they storing or using those red forms on top of the parking podium?  I mean are they building more the parking podium? Thank you for the ...
  Square Urban Areas 585 133,759 03-18-2024, 05:52 PM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C

My big question is, where did the forms they built go? Also, where is the entrance to the parking going? Thank you for the photos.
  Square Urban Areas 1,672 979,703 03-18-2024, 04:54 PM
  Thread: Drewlo Waterloo (née Waterloo Motor Inn) | 8x 16-28 fl | proposed
Post: RE: Drewlo Waterloo (née Waterloo Motor Inn) | 8x ...

Will this development happen? https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/conestoga-college-acquires-inn-of-waterloo-and-other-properties-for-student-housing-1.6795568
  Square Suburbs 69 36,334 03-06-2024, 03:59 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

I noticed that they did some drilling here last week. Maybe a future development? https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.4536952,-80.5045412,3a,66.4y,194.98h,86.85t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sBqMoexwff5oPFVQ58ZJ...
  Square Urban Areas 5,575 3,946,875 02-24-2024, 10:27 PM
  Thread: The Junction | 37 & 33 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: The Junction | 37 & 33 fl | Proposed

ZEBuilder Wrote: (02-24-2024, 08:34 PM) -- mastermind Wrote: (02-24-2024, 05:43 PM) -- The car repair shop on the corner of king and stirling had all the cars towed away and the site fenced in this ...
  Square Urban Areas 133 37,463 02-24-2024, 10:22 PM
  Thread: 50 Borden Ave S | 51, 57 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 50 Borden Ave S | 51, 57 fl | Proposed

Looks like we know when Grand River Rocks are moving, and does not look like this will be starting anytime soon! https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/26456842/50-borden-avenue-s-kitchener
  Square Urban Areas 45 6,346 02-20-2024, 01:00 AM
  Thread: 900 King St W | 25 fl | U/C
Post: RE: 900 King St W | 25 fl | U/C

They are starting to use precast panels on this building now.
  Square Urban Areas 147 33,718 02-20-2024, 12:57 AM
  Thread: Charles St GRT terminal redevelopment
Post: RE: Charles St GRT terminal redevelopment

That's what the citizens said in 1950. That an 8000 seat arena was too big. Imagine if we only had a 3000 or 4000 seat arena?
  Square Urban Areas 402 86,783 02-17-2024, 10:54 PM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C

ZEBuilder Wrote: (02-17-2024, 06:54 PM) -- CP42 Wrote: (02-17-2024, 01:18 PM) -- Also out of curiosity, I assume you’re referring to the pieces on the bottom right they’re assembling? What are thes...
  Square Urban Areas 1,672 979,703 02-17-2024, 10:49 PM
  Thread: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C
Post: RE: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C

Maybe this space is for the outdoor amenities?
  Square Urban Areas 585 133,759 02-17-2024, 07:55 AM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C

Wonder why they are building the forms already? Don't they have like 2 or 3 floors to go for the parking podium?
  Square Urban Areas 1,672 979,703 02-17-2024, 07:48 AM
  Thread: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C
Post: RE: TEK Tower (30 Francis) | 45 fl | U/C

Rainrider22 Wrote: (02-10-2024, 04:02 PM) -- If I am correct, they are moving to the tower portion now ? -- Yes, you are correct.  They are starting on the 7th floor.  The parking podium is finishe...
  Square Urban Areas 585 133,759 02-10-2024, 08:25 PM
  Thread: The Metz (Schneiders site redevelopment)
Post: RE: The Metz (Schneiders site redevelopment)

tomh009 Wrote: (02-08-2024, 09:42 PM) -- Acitta Wrote: (02-08-2024, 07:06 PM) -- They are digging up a lot of concrete that was missed during the original demolition.  -- I suspect they intentiona...
  Square Urban Areas 597 327,214 02-09-2024, 12:02 AM
  Thread: 20 Ottawa Street North | 26, 6, 6 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 20 Ottawa Street North | 26, 6, 6 fl | Propose...

Am I the only one disappointed in Zehr Development? After the big plans they had for SIXO, I was so excited they would be the next big developer but then they sold it and now I never hear about them. ...
  Square Urban Areas 47 11,532 01-31-2024, 03:35 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 ...

Looks like this one is going to the OLT. Don't know if it's the developer or the tenant group. https://pub-kitchener.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4995f219-d8cf-4076-8668-ae22a0daede5&Agenda...
  Square Urban Areas 34 4,420 01-20-2024, 08:16 PM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

The old CTV building has a sold sign on it.
  Square Urban Areas 5,575 3,946,875 01-20-2024, 08:14 PM

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