(10-19-2021, 06:28 PM)cherrypark Wrote: 535 Quiet Place, Waterloo

Hickory Terraces Ltd.
3 towers, 8 storeys, 423 units



Proposal Document

Waterloo Record Article

(10-19-2021, 06:31 PM)cherrypark Wrote: Reading the Record article and didn't see a thread yet for this development, though it might have been in the general discussion. Quite a large development and certainly making it look like a McCormick LRT station would have been a good idea. Not sure its much to look at and a bit disappointing to see the large podium scant a single 3-bedroom unit, but to be expected.

(10-19-2021, 06:55 PM)CP42 Wrote: It appears they are “three 8 storey towers sitting atop a 4 storey podium” and the last storey in the renderings is indicated to be a loft. So technically 13 storeys? Odd because the renderings seem to very clearly show 5 storeys in the podium as well.

(10-19-2021, 06:57 PM)ac3r Wrote:

(10-19-2021, 06:31 PM)cherrypark Wrote: Reading the Record article and didn't see a thread yet for this development, though it might have been in the general discussion. Quite a large development and certainly making it look like a McCormick LRT station would have been a good idea. Not sure its much to look at and a bit disappointing to see the large podium scant a single 3-bedroom unit, but to be expected.

Additional stations can always be constructed (though it's a complicated process on an active line) when necessary. That said, I doubt we'd see that happen for a long time...especially here. While there is some density in the area, it's primarily townhouse complexes and single family homes. It's a 10 minute walk from R&T station at most or a short trip on the number 9. Apart from the winter months, that's perfectly walkable.

(10-19-2021, 07:16 PM)cherrypark Wrote:

(10-19-2021, 06:57 PM)ac3r Wrote: Additional stations can always be constructed (though it's a complicated process on an active line) when necessary. That said, I doubt we'd see that happen for a long time...especially here. While there is some density in the area, it's primarily townhouse complexes and single family homes. It's a 10 minute walk from R&T station at most or a short trip on the number 9. Apart from the winter months, that's perfectly walkable.

Fair point, this one itself is not that far. I just generally think of having lived a bit west of the former ION stop on Parkside and would think those people might be a bit of a long walk to the R&T in that case.

(10-20-2021, 06:16 PM)jeffster Wrote: Doubtful that Quiet Place will be a quiet place after this build goes up.

(02-15-2022, 09:19 PM)Acitta Wrote: Large Waterloo housing development approved but residents raise affordability concerns
Over 400 rental units will be added on Quiet Place in Waterloo, but affordable units won't be included

Quote:Kristin Barisdale, the planning consultant for the developer said affordable housing units will not be included.

"Based on the current market and forecast ... we would expect that the rental rates are going to be between $2200 and $3000. However, the construction market and market demands are quite volatile at this point," she told Waterloo city council on Monday.

(02-15-2022, 09:19 PM)Acitta Wrote: Large Waterloo housing development approved but residents raise affordability concerns
Over 400 rental units will be added on Quiet Place in Waterloo, but affordable units won't be included