09-27-2018, 10:58 AM
(09-27-2018, 09:52 AM)robdrimmie Wrote:(09-27-2018, 09:45 AM)Spokes Wrote: I don't even understand how this is a debate. Is this an urban core?
It's not like they have a Paris style height limit. There's already towers near by.
It's a zone change request though, isn't it? If a developer wants to do something that conflicts with the current plans as expressed through zoning rules I think a debate is exactly what should occur. The zoning rules may very well be wrong (I think this building would be great, so am of the opinion that if they would prevent such a thing they are) but to some extent those rules represent a commitment from the city to its residents about what is going to happen.
If someone made an informed decision (I think most of the time this doesn't happen) about buying a place based on the commitments offered by the region and municipality it's completely fair for them to object to changes to that commitment.
You know what, you're absolutely right. I think my bigger issue is with the city's vision and zoning for uptown and it's surrounding areas .
Unless the goal is to avoid growth and development of a strong urban core.