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  Thread: 18 Ernst st. Elmira
Post: RE: 18 Ernst st. Elmira

I think that is the "old" swimming pool site. It looks like the Synchro swim club is still operating there, and they bought the facility in 2011. Is that the case? Its actually a decent location f...
  Masala Townships 3 8,536 10-29-2019, 10:49 PM
  Thread: Trailside Towns at Grey Silo | Complete
Post: RE: Trailside Luxury Condominiums | Waterloo

This project is well into construction now, with sales continuing.  Buildings A and B are nearly sold out, Building C not so much. Pricing runs up to just under $500k Occupancy in phases for 20...
  Masala Suburbs 34 9,599 09-24-2019, 07:08 AM
  Thread: Blackstone Condos | 6 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Blackstone Condos | 6 fl | U/C

I was in the sales center recently. They still have some inventory left in the first two buildings, but not a lot. Third building to be released later this year. Suite designs looked nice, but the...
  Masala Suburbs 55 39,673 02-04-2019, 10:43 PM
  Thread: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Townline Road
Post: RE: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Hespeler R...

Hey, did folks see this announcement via CBC? Seems like a good thing for our region. "Cambridge MPP Kathryn McGarry announced the province's new cycling strategy and plans for the Franklin Bouleva...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 441 304,043 05-09-2018, 09:09 PM
  Thread: High-Speed Rail (HSR) - Toronto/Pearson/Kitchener/London
Post: RE: High-Speed Rail (HSR) - Toronto/Pearson/Kitche...

SammyOES, I agree that it is unlikely a new government (should the voters so choose) would cut the new Highway 7. My point was meant to be that cancellation or further delay is still a possibility ev...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 431 387,702 03-30-2018, 07:12 AM
  Thread: High-Speed Rail (HSR) - Toronto/Pearson/Kitchener/London
Post: RE: High-Speed Rail (HSR) - Toronto/Pearson/Kitche...

I hate to sound like I'm throwing cold water, but the main construction contact for Highway 7 has not been announced, and therefore presumably not signed. I hope it gets signed before a new governmen...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 431 387,702 03-29-2018, 08:54 PM
  Thread: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph
Post: RE: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph

Unless I've missed an announcement, the work this summer will consist of the ongoing projects around Victoria, Wellington and the 85 interchange, plus clearing and fencing along the full route. Detai...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 927 822,034 03-29-2018, 08:39 PM
  Thread: Cycling in Waterloo Region
Post: RE: Cycling in Waterloo Region

Thanks Plam and Canard for the advice. If I'm successful with the conversion I'll let you know. I will be at least a month or two, for unrelated reasons. Thanks Masala
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 4,723 2,950,753 03-06-2018, 07:19 PM
  Thread: Cycling in Waterloo Region
Post: RE: Cycling in Waterloo Region

So I'm thinking about an electric conversion for my commuter bike. I'd like to try cycling to work a few days a week, but the distance is beyond what my legs are going to do reliably, at least at ...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 4,723 2,950,753 03-05-2018, 11:04 PM
  Thread: The Metz (Schneiders site redevelopment)
Post: RE: Schneiders Site Redevelopment

I hope the demolition involves explosions. I like explosions. Masala
  Masala Urban Areas 597 324,828 02-03-2018, 10:42 PM
  Thread: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph
Post: RE: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph

The Victoria Street bridge demolition and 24 hour closure of the highway below, is planned for February 10, weather permitting. So yeah, next weekend.
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 927 822,034 02-02-2018, 10:17 PM
  Thread: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph
Post: RE: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph

The Victoria Street bridge over the Expressway will be closed as of tomorrow (January 29th) for bridge removal and reconstruction. The replacement bridge will be longer and wider, accommodating lane ...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 927 822,034 01-28-2018, 09:30 PM
  Thread: Winter Walking and Cycling
Post: RE: Winter Walking and Cycling

Right here in Waterloo Region we have an example of municipal sidewalk plowing. And it appears to work satisfactorily. Woolwich Township hires a private contractor on a multi year basis to clear t...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 1,198 480,407 01-20-2018, 12:41 PM
  Thread: General University Area Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General University Area Updates and Rumours

rangersfan Wrote: (11-19-2017, 11:10 PM) -- Apparently Spear Capital is in the process of selling 3 former BlackBerry buildings on Phillip St. Raytheon also looks like it is in negotiations to sell ...
  Masala University Area 400 445,867 12-28-2017, 06:59 PM
  Thread: Phillip Square | 21 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Phillip Square | ?m | 21 fl | U/C

Drove by today for a look see. The first building, named Blair House, fronts close to Phillip Street and looks pretty complete. Balzac's looked to be open. I hope they are successful, I like wha...
  Masala University Area 78 93,549 12-28-2017, 06:46 PM
  Thread: University of Waterloo Fieldhouse | ??m | 1fl? | Proposed
Post: RE: University of Waterloo Fieldhouse | ??m | 1fl?...

I went round today to have a look. Nothing yet rises above the level of the snow except for the fencing. There's also a contractor-only fenced lot around the north side of CIF, with some contractor ty...
  Masala University Area 4 7,121 12-28-2017, 06:38 PM
  Thread: University of Waterloo Fieldhouse | ??m | 1fl? | Proposed
Post: RE: University of Waterloo Fieldhouse | ??m | 1fl?...

The University is reporting the field house as being under construction. No timeframe for completion is given. http://www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca/sports/2017/11/28/field-house-project-updates.aspx...
  Masala University Area 4 7,121 12-28-2017, 12:10 AM
  Thread: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Townline Road
Post: RE: Highway 401 Widening - Highway 8 to Hespeler R...

(This might have been discussed in another thread, but methinks it deserves an update here if so) I drove the 401 to and from Toronto today for the first time in more than a month and was pleased t...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 441 304,043 12-06-2017, 08:53 PM
  Thread: General Township Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Township Updates and Rumours

That's big news. Could lead to fresh development near the Market in the long term. It strikes me that there is room for infill and redevelopment projects there.
  Masala Townships 191 156,070 11-29-2017, 11:14 PM
  Thread: 258 Sunview Street | 12 fl | U/C
Post: RE: 258 Sunview Street | 12 fl | Proposed

The location, marketing blurb and design look like they are fully intended to be only student housing. The image shown may pretend to be a on bedroom unit, but the dining area looks like it could be c...
  Masala University Area 40 40,015 11-18-2017, 12:41 PM
  Thread: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit
Post: RE: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

And here is a cruddy image of the infrared heaters lit up.
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 17,473 10,468,230 11-01-2017, 01:23 AM
  Thread: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit
Post: RE: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

(Don't think I've seen this discussed before - ignore if it has) I had a few minutes to kill outside GRH one recent evening. So I wandered around the GRH Ion stop for a few minutes. Being late at n...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 17,473 10,468,230 11-01-2017, 01:13 AM
  Thread: General Road and Highway Discussion
Post: RE: General Road and Highway Discussion

Regarding the 401 at Hwy 8, I agree it's bad. Just came off the 401 WB to Hwy 8 late tonight. I rarely come this way, as it is dangerous and usually congested so I avoid it if I can. The latest ...
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 3,085 2,211,870 11-01-2017, 12:56 AM
  Thread: Village Shoppes in Elmira
Post: RE: Village Shoppes in Elmira

It looks like the renovation of the Shoppes is nearly complete. Just a cherry picker and one small section is still fenced off. The Total Health pharmacy has moved to the front of the building, but...
  Masala Townships 3 5,797 10-16-2017, 09:32 AM
  Thread: ODC redevelopment (119 Roger St) | 6 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Ontario Die Company (119 Roger St.)

So nearly 5 months have elapsed from the initial public meeting. What sort of time frame would be normal for the next step in this proposed development?
  Masala Urban Areas 105 91,129 10-04-2017, 09:01 PM
  Thread: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph
Post: RE: Highway 7 - Kitchener to Guelph

The CBC is also reporting this story : http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/indigenous-artifacts-highway-7-bridge-grand-river-1.4309924
  Masala Transportation and Infrastructure 927 822,034 09-27-2017, 06:02 PM

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