The Breithaupt Block Phase III | 11 fl | U/C

[Spokes]

Crazy to think back that the site used to be the Collins Aikman factory. Such a dramatic overhaul

[ac3r]

Slow progress, but the that crane was doing something while I was there watching:

[bgb_ca]

There was an issue here yesterday where someone climbed the crane. Appears to be mental health related.

https://www.kitchenertoday.com/police-be...er-2802916

I went past on the ION yesterday and saw the police had King and Moore blocked off, and was wondering what was going on.

[taylortbb]

This project is actually 11 floors. From the permits:

19-123541 20 BREITHAUPT ST Commercial Building Office Building Issued Permit is for foundation and shoring only for 11 storey office building with underground parking - REVISED AUG 27 2020 TO INCLUDE UNDERSLAB PLUMBING

19-138973 20 BREITHAUPT ST Commercial Building Office Building Issued Permit is for balance of shell construction for an 11 storey office building with 1 level of underground parking - includes site servicing and bridge connecting to 25 Breithaupt St. - See permit 19 123541 for Foundation and Shoring - Separate permits required for tenant finishes.

[dtkvictim]

Is there a walkway connecting to the existing buildings now? I don't see anything like that in the renders on the first page.

[ZEBuilder]

Is there a walkway connecting to the existing buildings now? I don't see anything like that in the renders on the first page.

It was in post 339 by taylortbb

[dtkvictim]

Is there a walkway connecting to the existing buildings now? I don't see anything like that in the renders on the first page.

It was in post 339 by taylortbb

Thanks.

I actually prefer the look of the building with the reduced height compared to the original renders. It's a shame about the surface parking instead of what appeared to be a shorter segment of the building running down Breithaupt (unless that was never actually a part of this phase? I haven't really followed this project at all)

[taylortbb]

It was in post 339 by taylortbb

Thanks.

I actually prefer the look of the building with the reduced height compared to the original renders. It's a shame about the surface parking instead of what appeared to be a shorter segment of the building running down Breithaupt (unless that was never actually a part of this phase? I haven't really followed this project at all)

The "shorter segment of the building" was a parking garage with ground level commercial space. They're now building the parking garage at Joseph/Stewart, and putting money towards the trail to the transit hub, which will be the connection from the parking garage to the building.

Perimeter has said they may redevelop the parking lot in to office now as part of a phase 4.

[panamaniac]

Thanks.

I actually prefer the look of the building with the reduced height compared to the original renders. It's a shame about the surface parking instead of what appeared to be a shorter segment of the building running down Breithaupt (unless that was never actually a part of this phase? I haven't really followed this project at all)

The "shorter segment of the building" was a parking garage with ground level commercial space. They're now building the parking garage at Joseph/Stewart, and putting money towards the trail to the transit hub, which will be the connection from the parking garage to the building.

Perimeter has said they may redevelop the parking lot in to office now as part of a phase 4.

 I wonder if the neighbours know ... 

[KevinT]

Is there a walkway connecting to the existing buildings now? I don't see anything like that in the renders on the first page.

It was in post 339 by taylortbb

Here: https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/...0#pid75220

[Momo26]

Speaking of neighbours' voices...wheres the sheet where people sign up to say Thank You to a company like this investing hundreds of millions in the Region and namely their neighbourhood, increasing their home value substantially, and taking an area of sheer mediocrity to the focal point of all of Waterloo Region?

It's not like a coal burning shoe factory producing 100 tonnes of pollution a month is being built next to them. Sheesh.

[jeffster]

Speaking of neighbours' voices...wheres the sheet where people sign up to say Thank You to a company like this investing hundreds of millions in the Region and namely their neighbourhood, increasing their home value substantially, and taking an area of sheer mediocrity to the focal point of all of Waterloo Region?

Right? Of course!

From what I gather, though, these homes have been purchased by a certain type of people over the past 10 or 15 years or so, really when DTK and the surrounding area started to turn things around. I grew up not far from where Google is, and that area wasn't always, how do you say, prime real estate? So now the new owners have likely spent a tonne of money fixing up their homes, likely gutting the insides and other work, and probably don't care too much about home value, as they likely have no intention on moving, unless it's to their grave.

Though it doesn't change the fact that some of these homes have likely doubled in value, easily, because of Google.

[dtkvictim]

Speaking of neighbours' voices...wheres the sheet where people sign up to say Thank You to a company like this investing hundreds of millions in the Region and namely their neighbourhood, increasing their home value substantially, and taking an area of sheer mediocrity to the focal point of all of Waterloo Region?

Yes, they should get on their hands and knees grovel in gratitude towards the benevolent Google. I don't know why it always seems so shocking to many members of this forum that some people could possibly be happy, content, and fulfilled with the state of their neighbourhood and/or city. Growth and change are not inherently good, and even the positive forms of both can come with negative consequences for certain individuals. Calling it an area of "sheer mediocrity" is quite presumptuous about how the actual residents feel about their homes (maybe you live in this neighbourhood and feel differently, which is fine). Perhaps they even do feel it's a mediocre area, and maybe that's what they want out of a place to live.

These comments sort of remind me of the Chateau Laurier debacle, where all the downtown councillors voted against the (IMO) gross addition, and the councillors who don't represent the nearby areas all voted in favour of it.

Now, none of this is to say that their opinions should have any influence on how someone else's property is used. I just thinks it's gross to say that these changes couldn't possibly negatively impact the locals, and to go so far as to say they should be thankful for it.

Right? Of course!

From what I gather, though, these homes have been purchased by a certain type of people over the past 10 or 15 years or so, really when DTK and the surrounding area started to turn things around. I grew up not far from where Google is, and that area wasn't always, how do you say, prime real estate? So now the new owners have likely spent a tonne of money fixing up their homes, likely gutting the insides and other work, and probably don't care too much about home value, as they likely have no intention on moving, unless it's to their grave.

Though it doesn't change the fact that some of these homes have likely doubled in value, easily, because of Google.

I don't see what matter the home value is if, like you said, they plan to die in the home. A home should be an investment in shelter and nothing more, and someone who plans to die in their home likely feels the same way about that as I do.

[tomh009]

The garage is pretty much at the ground level now.

   

   

[Bjays93]

Driving by yesterday,  site looked like it was above grade.