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  Thread: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
Post: RE: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
Xaviere001 Wrote: (05-02-2024, 05:00 AM) -- I totally get your concerns, but it might be healthy to see the otherside of the situation, To me it seems like the Region of Waterloo and Wilmot Townsh...
   dtkmelissa Politics 196 7,624 05-02-2024, 06:37 PM
  Thread: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
Post: RE: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
ijmorlan Wrote: (05-01-2024, 05:50 PM) -- the_conestoga_guy Wrote: (05-01-2024, 09:11 AM) -- I just wanted to chime in and say thank you for all of the work that you do to put together your newslett...
   dtkmelissa Politics 196 7,624 05-01-2024, 06:52 PM
  Thread: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
Post: RE: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
As an aside (sorry if this isn't the right space for this), I have taken some time away from the site due to what I perceive as schoolyard antics and name-calling. The vast majority of folks here enga...
   dtkmelissa Politics 196 7,624 04-30-2024, 04:06 PM
  Thread: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
Post: RE: Farmland conversion and landfill sites
So contrary to the claims of folks like a3cr, not everyone who has concerns about this issue is 'misinformed'. I have been doing quite a bit of looking into the issue and putting it together in a coup...
   dtkmelissa Politics 196 7,624 04-30-2024, 03:52 PM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?
The mounted program ended in 2014. https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/police-horses-to-be-offered-to-those-who-know-them-best-1.1812480
   dtkmelissa Urban Issues 176 22,352 02-13-2024, 01:45 PM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
tomh009 Wrote: (01-05-2024, 06:46 PM) -- Acitta Wrote: (01-05-2024, 11:27 AM) -- About Inclusionary Zoning Inclusionary zoning would require developers to include up to 5% affordable units within n...
   dtkmelissa Urban Areas 5,589 3,999,273 01-05-2024, 07:56 PM
  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 462 178,330 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 2 910 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 3,244 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 21 4,505 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 10,053 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 34 4,587 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 34 4,587 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 34 4,587 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 27,376 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 24,402 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 462 178,330 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 53,516 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 53,516 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 46 6,613 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 3,690 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 3,690 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 147 34,641 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 176 22,352 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 146 25,990 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 5,107 01-25-2023, 08:33 PM

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