06-30-2016, 12:02 PM
I have a minor complaint, but it was caused by Waterloo staff, not the developers. The reduction of commercial space from 500m2 to 300m2 in service of parking requirements. It seems ridiculous, particularly in this rapidly urbanizing area, to limit the retail space allowed. At least the "amenity" space can always be converted.
My only major complaint is that the south view of the tower is not really good enough. This is one of those locations where a "design review panel" is truly needed. Nothing will ever be built to the south of this building, so this will be the view looking north from Uptown for the next 40 years or more:
And its.... uninspired. It's not the worst we've seen, and I'm happy to see its northern neighbour hidden from view, but it would be nice to get something... nice. Like the buildings going up on Albert St
![[Image: 222-Albert-Front_V2_slider2.jpg]](http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af81/jcollins1311/222-Albert-Front_V2_slider2.jpg)
My only major complaint is that the south view of the tower is not really good enough. This is one of those locations where a "design review panel" is truly needed. Nothing will ever be built to the south of this building, so this will be the view looking north from Uptown for the next 40 years or more:
And its.... uninspired. It's not the worst we've seen, and I'm happy to see its northern neighbour hidden from view, but it would be nice to get something... nice. Like the buildings going up on Albert St