General Suburban Updates and Rumours

[KevinL]

I think a rebrand is likely because this location has become too small for a Zehrs. I think this is the smallest store in the region still carrying that name, so I feel confident the rebuild will bring that change with it.

[Markster]

I've moved the non-specific Grocery Store speculation along with the Loblaws news post to the Grocery Stores thread.

[rangersfan]

The Home Hardware at Pioneer Plaza abruptly closed on the weekend due to the forthcoming redevelopment of the plaza.
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/hardw...-1.2863958

[ibuildstuff]

Corner of Highland and Ira needles will be 2 rental towers, 15/16 storey with a podium. Builder is Grandview (built Lackner and Ottawa St. building).

[clasher]

Corner of Highland and Ira needles will be 2 rental towers, 15/16 storey with a podium. Builder is Grandview (built Lackner and Ottawa St. building).

If nothing else that will offer some spectacular views consider the elevation there.

[jgsz]

Corner of Highland and Ira needles will be 2 rental towers, 15/16 storey with a podium. Builder is Grandview (built Lackner and Ottawa St. building).

Do you have a link for this?

[Lens]

I think a rebrand is likely because this location has become too small for a Zehrs. I think this is the smallest store in the region still carrying that name, so I feel confident the rebuild will bring that change with it.

Choice REIT (Loblaws) owns the land so It's up in the air. I would imaging a large size Zehrs would take advantage of the growing area and lack of other options.

[KevinL]

The woodlot at Bleams and Century Hill has been felled! I was quite surprised to see the change as I passed. I'm curious what sort of develoment is in store.

This area, for the record:

[clasher]

The woodlot at Bleams and Century Hill has been felled! I was quite surprised to see the change as I passed. I'm curious what sort of develoment is in store.

This area, for the record:

I just saw that today and meant to ask if anyone knew what was going on. I would guess a block of townhouses or a small apartment of some kind.

[Lens]

It's a shame we see perfectly nice woodlots like this cleared out when there are so many other good sites.

[tomh009]

Looks like Revel will be building a group of low-rise apartments on the site, a total of 40 units.  There is a building permit issued only for the plumbing so far.

[JoeKW]

You can't have infill without cutting down a few trees

[The85]

It's a shame we see perfectly nice woodlots like this cleared out when there are so many other good sites.

It was likely a residential-zoned lot created as part of the adjacent subdivision approved 20+ years ago prior to standard and modern natural heritage (environmental) policies.

Looks like Revel will be building a group of low-rise apartments on the site, a total of 40 units.  There is a building permit issued only for the plumbing so far.

You sure it's Revel? I thought they were having financial difficulties and on a bit of a hiatus.

[tomh009]

Looks like Revel will be building a group of low-rise apartments on the site, a total of 40 units.  There is a building permit issued only for the plumbing so far.

You sure it's Revel? I thought they were having financial difficulties and on a bit of a hiatus.

No, not sure, only "looks like."   The original building permit was by Revel, but it's possible they have sold the property to someone else.

[Smore]

at one point in the last couple years there was a Revel "for sale" sign on the corner of this property...