02-25-2020, 12:29 PM
(02-25-2020, 10:45 AM)tomh009 Wrote:I said it feels very 90's, but either way. It looks like they just used concrete blocks as an exterior cladding. The best architectural feature they could come up with was adding lines of white brick. I think the nieghbours got exactly what they asked for. I just don't agree that it is the right approach to celebrating our architectural past. I guess i am just questioning some of the praise of this building, which I am not sure is warranted.(02-25-2020, 10:23 AM)westwardloo Wrote: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.4472813,-80.4909645,3a,69.3y,35.85h,110.88t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAIFYU0uirUSNqBe_0F0RPg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Opened 2001 designed in the 90's
Sure. But I would argue that this example is not a "generic 90s apartment building".
In any case, the developer worked pretty hard to get the neighbourhood on board. They added a lot of density, and the end result looks decent to many people. Given that we don't have any architectural approval process in Kitchener (or any other Canadian city that I know of), I think this is a pretty good outcome.
Unless I am mistaken that is not true. Toronto has a Site plan control board that specifically reviews the design of buildings before granting approval. Vancouver has the development permit board. I think both may only apply to major developments or if the proposal does not fit current zoning.