General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

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Developer proposing 15-storey highrise on Weber Street in downtown Kitchener

A developer is proposing to build a 15-storey residential highrise on Weber Street in downtown Kitchener, on a vacant site now used as a parking lot.
The proposal at 22 Weber St. W., directly opposite Ontario Street, would have 126 units, including 19 barrier-free units with direct frontage and access off Weber Street.
Developer 30 Duke Street Ltd. is applying for zoning and Official Plan changes for the project, which would be a major intensification on the site.

NIMBY’s?

"Residents are concerned about the proposal,"

"Jaeger has asked the city for more details about the requested zoning changes, shadow studies and elevation drawings that show the transition to other, much lower nearby buildings."

 That's setting the NIMBY bar pretty low, considering the Record interview may have been the first time they became aware of the project (has the developer been working with the community?  It seems not).

In any event, my reaction is the same as always - does a NIMBY reaction make any actual difference in this case, or will the City approve the project as approved or revised?