Charlie West (Charles & Gaukel) | 31 fl | Complete

[panamaniac]

I wonder whether the former post office will survive the eventual redevelopment of the site?

I'm not 100% certain, but I think 44 Gaukel is a heritage building? I could be wrong, though.

I would hope it survives - it's a rather nice building. It's currently used as an arts meets technology hub (kind of like a WR version of InterAccess) so I would hate to lose that here. They do everything from run art exhibitions, workshops, educational talks and even rent out event space or entire art studio spaces - all of which is in dire need here...the art scene in Waterloo Region is already so small.

I wouldn't mind if they developed the parking lot, though, because it's rarely used and there are already 3 more half a block away.

I know that it’s by a local architect (Rieder), but I don’t know if it has a heritage designation.  It should.