06-02-2022, 10:06 AM
If I were confident that both these towers would somewhat resemble the renders I would be happy to see two 44 storey towers move forward and add more people to the core, but I have absolutely no faith in this developer, I blame the architects only so much as their continues relationship with the developer, but if they didn't take the money some other architecture firm would and the results would be the same. Unfortunately it seems like this developer was smart enough to buy up a lot of prime real-estate dtk, I just wish they had a little pride in what they produce. The lack of commercial space is incredibly disappointing. They are basically building 1000 units over three buildings with little to no commercial space. I guess there will be a constant flow of delivery trucks from amazon dropping off parcels for all these residents. If this were a 1000 detached home subdivision there would be a large parking lot and power centre required to provide them amenities. Urban format retail works in other large urban centres, but Kitchener doesn't seem to be able/ want to attract these spaces. they would rather make us drive to the boardwalk, along fairway road or sportsworld. It will require a developer willing to take a chance and actually build the space for a tenant. Retail is not going to move into a unit that does not exist.
Also it pisses me off that these two towers will be approved with no issue, but the much nicer designed towers along victoria and park will take years and probably require redesign before approval. I used to be excited about all the development in this region, but it seems like none of the developer cares about the impact they have on our regions built form. I hardly blame NIMBY's anymore, the crap that developers have been able to build in this region makes me more and more on their side. Developers in Mississauga and Vaughn can build a well designed tower/ podium and still manage to make a profit, why can't the regions developers do the same?
Also it pisses me off that these two towers will be approved with no issue, but the much nicer designed towers along victoria and park will take years and probably require redesign before approval. I used to be excited about all the development in this region, but it seems like none of the developer cares about the impact they have on our regions built form. I hardly blame NIMBY's anymore, the crap that developers have been able to build in this region makes me more and more on their side. Developers in Mississauga and Vaughn can build a well designed tower/ podium and still manage to make a profit, why can't the regions developers do the same?