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

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If you just read the beginning of this article you would think this proposed tower is abutting right against numerous houses.

I was thinking how is that possible, since one side is facing the road and the Breithaupt Block I & II, side 2 runs along a road, side 3 has a parkette and a road and side 4 is scaled down due to the parking garage and the second parkette.

After reviewing the site location diagram there are some remaining homes in the towers vicinity but this is the region's intention for the core areas to get built up. The development team as mentioned by the city's development planner has made several modifications to the project to address residents concerns, so the notion of "we are being ignored" is a hollow argument.

I think this project is very important for the continued development of the innovation district. The design has significant architectural style and will likely bring high quality office and retail space to the area. Dawn Parker who seems to be the leading the charge against this development seems to only be read one portion of the PARTS Midtown report which specifically calls out for increasing residential and employment density in the Midtown area.

I also see very little chance of the nearby residential properties value dropping due to this development. The area around Breithaupt Block I and II is highly desirable from what I understand and many people would like to work close to their employment location and and access to great transit options.


https://www.therecord.com/news-story/837...dents-say/

Although this tower is 12 floors it is actually slated to be 63 meters high. That is the actually the same height as One Victoria. This is not a small building going in and it does border on residential neighbourhood. Most residents asked for a scale back in the height and some actually asked for the inclusion of multi-unit residential. It's a legitimate concern.

I am supportive of the development just because frankly we need retail on that side of the tracks that doesn't require crossing the LRT on King. Also it includes and urban parkette which will be very valuable in the future.