(10-05-2015, 09:45 PM)taylortbb Wrote:(10-05-2015, 09:41 PM)Smore Wrote: is that a heritage building?
The planning report says it's not protected and doesn't meet criteria for protection, but it's locally unique so the builder is doing it voluntarily. Presumably to get out in front of the heritage argument with a good compromise (they're only preserving the facade).
The actual text:
"The retention of the original break-front façade of this house is being proposed as a voluntary effort to preserve and highlight the heritage of the City of Waterloo. The original building has been listed on the City‘s Heritage Registry as a property of interest, but it is not formally designated under the Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value. A detailed analysis is available in the Heritage Impact Assessment."
(10-06-2015, 09:59 AM)firex Wrote:(10-05-2015, 09:28 PM)rangersfan Wrote: Would this be the tallest building in Waterloo Region?
If Wikipedia is accurate, then yes, this would be the tallest building in the region.
The Urban Design Brief claims the height will be 83m.
That will top the SunLife tower, which is 78m. (according to that wikipedia page)
One Columbia however, being on a hill, will continue to look like the tallest building in Waterloo, when observed from a distance.