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[Chicopee]

There were some in Mount Hope (that's what the neighbourhood is called) that had concerns about One Victoria's height, and the redevelopment of Breithaupt Block, as Viewfromthe42 reports, but I feel that it is a small minority. Chicopee, I think you characterize the neighbourhood correctly by saying it is really apart from downtown in a real way. I don't know if this is because of the tracks and the buffer of now-under-used industrial buildings alongside, but it really does feel that way. And you're exactly right about the sightlines which are impacted. Because of the (lack of a) street grid, One Victoria is not visible from many streets in the neighbourhood. I can see the building from my yard, but I enjoy that as I think it's an attractive building and I don't mind being reminded how close I am to downtown (quite the contrary).

We're really getting ahead of ourselves anticipating "NIMBYs" when no one at all has voiced concerns about this development. It's probably not wrong to anticipate some of the residents on Walter expressing concerns. But expecting pushback from residents on the other side of King seems premature.

Based on Viewfromthe42's response regarding area residents complaining about 1 vic & the Breithaupt Block, I figure those same people will oppose this. But you're right, that may be premature (but not surprising). 

Side note: Mount Hope is my favorite neighbourhood in town. I would have moved back there, but I wanted a quick escape from town for commuting, and a minimum of a double garage. Some of those garages along the alley have seen better days.