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RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - kps - 04-06-2017
It's not really any less ‘heritage’; the original GRR bridge there was plain and functional.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - Viewfromthe42 - 04-06-2017
No, there's not, I'm just pointing out the inherent contradiction, where council will demand heritage fit, style, size from developments, no matter the cost in terms of finishes or potential units foregone.
But when they are constructing a far more visible object in a protected viewscape, they toss those constraints right out the window.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - ijmorlan - 04-06-2017
(04-06-2017, 01:27 PM)Viewfromthe42 Wrote: No, there's not, I'm just pointing out the inherent contradiction, where council will demand heritage fit, style, size from developments, no matter the cost in terms of finishes or potential units foregone.
But when they are constructing a far more visible object in a protected viewscape, they toss those constraints right out the window.
It’s easy to spend other people’s (developers’) money.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - NotStan - 04-06-2017
Instead of a simple bridge, they should build a space for people to enjoy the river. Think of the piers around LA or in Florida. Build it wide enough (at least in a segment of the bridge) to be able to have kiosks, snack bars, etc. Those things provide a revenue stream towards the cost and attract people.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - REnerd - 04-06-2017
(04-06-2017, 10:15 AM)KevinL Wrote: Amazing how the politicians' opinions of the project alter with the change in price...
If they went for the 'over budget' design option, everyone would bitch about how they can't stick to budget. They would also probably need to go for more rounds of studies ...
Good to just see it getting done.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - DHLawrence - 04-06-2017
I'd be happy if they just used a regular old girder bridge like you find on railways all over. Would be a nice shout-out to its former use.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - KevinL - 04-07-2017
Would it be possible to put up the no-frills version of the bridge first, and add some enhancements later? I think as time goes on it may become more popular and accepted, and thus more politically feasible to upgrade.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - darts - 04-07-2017
The bridge is kind of a waste, there is a bridge 3 minutes walk from there and the main street bridge is 5 minutes away.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - KevinL - 04-07-2017
It's in a rapidly urbanizing section of the core that could benefit from the connectivity. It also helps that it will not carry vehicles - pedestrians can have a more peaceful river crossing and enjoy the downtown experience more.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - rangersfan - 05-10-2017
The former South Waterloo Agricultural Society could see new life as a mixed use project, the idea has been pitched by its new owner to the city.
http://m.therecord.com/news-story/7306278-new-owner-of-old-agricultural-society-site-pitches-tech-retail-space-
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - DHLawrence - 05-10-2017
Sounds like a good plan to me. It's a bit cut off from the rest of town, but could bring a lot of attention to the area.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - DHLawrence - 05-31-2017
I thought this was a new thing, but Google Maps suggests it's been like this since September: this building in Preston is fenced off with the windows broken out. With a new gas station on one side and a seemingly occupied building set back on the other side, I can't imagine there's redevelopment potential, but it's not impossible.
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - Elmira Guy - 06-08-2017
Hope I'm posting this in the right section.
Cambridge councillors approve Gaslight District proposal
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cambridge-galt-gaslight-district-proposal-approved-1.4151452
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - DHLawrence - 06-09-2017
Psst: http://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=645&page=3
RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - Elmira Guy - 06-09-2017
Ooops! Thank you, DHLawrence.