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  Thread: Cambridge Mill Hotel | 38 & 24 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | 38 & 24 fl | Proposed

nms Wrote: (10-25-2021, 08:17 PM) -- One could argue that asking for any number of nuisance additions to a development could cut into a developer's profits.  Fire safety systems for one.  When was th...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 89 45,387 04-23-2024, 01:05 PM
  Thread: 236 Victoria St N | 40 & 35 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 236 Victoria St N | 40 & 35 fl | Proposed

From local article: Gym Co-owner Mike Cieplak said earlier this month, they would need a minimum of ten years to make back the investment they have already made in the new location. “The way our b...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 79 6,749 04-18-2024, 12:40 PM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

danbrotherston Wrote: (03-11-2024, 04:05 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (03-11-2024, 02:57 PM) -- It's not cynicism, it's realism - I am not cynical towards my family or close friends, I have no reason to be...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 03-11-2024, 04:49 PM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?

danbrotherston Wrote: (03-11-2024, 12:34 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (03-11-2024, 12:19 PM) -- I heard it's difficult to reoffend if you're behind bars -- This is only useful if you intend to lock peopl...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 176 22,333 03-11-2024, 03:01 PM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

danbrotherston Wrote: (03-11-2024, 01:00 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (03-11-2024, 12:44 PM) -- Why would you get a vote on Facebook's board (unless you're a vast shareholder), it's a for-profit business -...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 03-11-2024, 02:57 PM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

danbrotherston Wrote: (02-01-2024, 02:13 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (01-31-2024, 02:17 PM) -- 10/10 for taking what I said and completely twisting it around to suit your narrative I did not say we do ...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 03-11-2024, 12:44 PM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?

I heard it's difficult to reoffend if you're behind bars
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 176 22,333 03-11-2024, 12:19 PM
  Thread: 414 Westhaven Street | 13 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 414 Westhaven Street | 13 fl | Proposed

20min bike ride to Uptown Waterloo via Erb, that's not too bad
  Kodra24 Suburbs 13 2,723 02-13-2024, 01:58 PM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

nms Wrote: (01-31-2024, 11:17 PM) -- If by "increasingly eager to do" you mean to ensure that everyone in society has an equal part to play, then I'm all for it.  Past cases where the government has ...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 02-01-2024, 12:34 AM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

danbrotherston Wrote: (01-31-2024, 01:38 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (01-31-2024, 12:08 PM) -- Ummm, no. Reagan's quote is: "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government ...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 01-31-2024, 02:17 PM
  Thread: Amalgamation
Post: RE: Amalgamation

ijmorlan Wrote: (01-20-2024, 12:15 AM) -- panamaniac Wrote: (01-18-2024, 03:26 PM) -- We're from the government and we're here to help ... -- Not a great reference. It was Ronald Reagan, I believe...
  Kodra24 Urban Issues 446 221,899 01-31-2024, 12:08 PM
  Thread: Elevate Condos (1333 Weber St E) | 15, 15, 12 & 12 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Elevate Condos (1333 Weber St E) | 15, 15, 12 ...

Is it still a $1 asking price? :)
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 216 90,179 01-10-2024, 01:05 PM
  Thread: Growing Together (City of Kitchener)
Post: RE: Growing Together (City of Kitchener)

I believe the last day for comments for the draft OPA and ZBA was November 30th and CoK GT Team have started their evaluation December 8th
  Kodra24 Urban Design 21 4,504 12-13-2023, 01:59 PM
  Thread: Kraus Development (525-565 Conestogo Road) | 3-35 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Kraus Development (525-565 Conestogo Road) | 3...

dtkvictim Wrote: (12-08-2023, 02:14 AM) -- Rainrider22 Wrote: (12-07-2023, 08:00 AM) -- So does that mean unless someone views things the way you do, they should be laughed at ? -- Laughing is by ...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 173 31,991 12-08-2023, 12:05 PM
  Thread: Kraus Development (525-565 Conestogo Road) | 3-35 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Kraus Development (525-565 Conestogo Road) | 3...

Lebronj23 Wrote: (12-05-2023, 10:15 PM) -- 12-tower redevelopment of Kraus carpet factory aims to ‘cater to modern urban families’ in Waterloo https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/12-tow...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 173 31,991 12-06-2023, 06:30 PM
  Thread: 417 King St W | 55 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 417 King St W | 55 fl | Proposed

Joedelay Highhoe Wrote: (10-24-2023, 03:06 PM) -- Kodra24 Wrote: (10-24-2023, 02:43 PM) -- Unfortunately we know people that are FOR taxing households with extra bedrooms, smh -- Who is proposing ...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 103 19,148 10-24-2023, 03:34 PM
  Thread: 417 King St W | 55 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 417 King St W | 55 fl | Proposed

Spokes Wrote: (10-23-2023, 07:28 PM) -- Absolutely.  Lots of people want a guest bedroom.  We have an extra bedroom in our house.  Is that an issue? -- Unfortunately we know people that are FOR tax...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 103 19,148 10-24-2023, 02:43 PM
  Thread: 130-142 Victoria Street South | 25 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 130-142 Victoria Street South | 25 fl | Propos...

taylortbb Wrote: (09-20-2023, 03:04 PM) -- Joedelay Highhoe Wrote: (09-19-2023, 03:22 PM) -- I'm baffled that she's representing the NDP. She seems like an archetypical conservative - someone who re...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 73 15,307 09-20-2023, 07:25 PM
  Thread: 130-142 Victoria Street South | 25 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 130-142 Victoria Street South | 25 fl | Propos...

Joedelay Highhoe Wrote: (09-19-2023, 03:22 PM) -- I'm baffled that she's representing the NDP. She seems like an archetypical conservative - someone who resists progress at every opportunity. It make...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 73 15,307 09-19-2023, 03:52 PM
  Thread: Elevate Condos (1333 Weber St E) | 15, 15, 12 & 12 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Elevate Condos (1333 Weber St E) | 15, 15, 12 ...

Financial issues have stalled this one
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 216 90,179 07-17-2023, 11:45 AM
  Thread: 459 Mill St | 15, 21, 31, 40 and 44 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: 459 Mill St | 15, 21, 31, 40 and 44 fl | Propo...

I'm really hoping this gets approved - looks fantastic and would really liven up this area
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 146 25,983 04-15-2023, 03:06 PM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 44 fl | U/C

Acitta Wrote: (02-04-2023, 09:13 PM) -- ac3r Wrote: (02-04-2023, 08:03 PM) -- I assume you're making the point that people should use transit rather than cars...but if they're driving from Toronto i...
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 1,677 993,918 02-04-2023, 09:29 PM
  Thread: The Inclusive on Courtland | 38, 34, 30 & 29 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Virerra Village | 38, 34, 30 & 29fl | Proposed

Acitta Wrote: (09-13-2022, 10:56 PM) -- creative Wrote: (09-13-2022, 07:25 PM) -- It appears that this property is now for sale. https://realtor.ca/real-estate/24866894/na-courtland-avenue-e-kitche...
  Kodra24 Suburbs 294 188,192 09-14-2022, 01:27 PM
  Thread: The Gaslight District | completed
Post: RE: The Gaslight District | U/C

Brutal - already looks dated, by at least a few decades
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 235 128,779 07-05-2022, 03:42 PM
  Thread: Q Condos (20 Queen St N) | 34 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Q Condos (20 Queen St N) | 34 fl | Proposed

panamaniac Wrote: (06-21-2022, 09:48 AM) -- Approved? -- Yes  :D
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 208 55,479 06-21-2022, 10:24 AM
  Thread: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed

So disappointing - a beautiful proposal gets shot down due to NIMBYism
  Kodra24 Urban Areas 302 53,509 06-21-2022, 09:55 AM

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