12-02-2016, 02:49 PM
(12-01-2016, 07:11 PM)BuildingScout Wrote:(11-28-2016, 07:39 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: I'd like to know which businesses so I would know which ones not to patronise in the future.
Businesses affected by LRT construction turning to legal arena
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/busin...-1.3180723
The sad thing is that businesses such a Frenzi and Knar Jewelers lasted for most of the construction, and right about now when lots of pedestrian traffic is about to come, they finally closed. I expect this christmas season to be the best ever for Uptown businesses. The place is really inviting with its new configuration.
It will be interesting to see what issues are cited. Lawyers get involved when something doesn't go according to plan (see Metrolinx vs Bombardier vs Region etc; also see "just exactly whose property are we expropriating?). There could also be physical damages that need to be rectified or other promises that were made and then broken for whatever reason. Just saying, "It's a complicated project that will make the world a better place, deal with it", isn't the right answer.
As for the increase in pedestrian traffic and sales, that will likely be offset by the increasing property values and commercial rent. Those shop owners that remain will hopefully be making the same net profit as before once the increased costs have been deducted.