Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed

[westwardloo]

I've gotten replies from two councillors so far; posting in case others are curious (but don't let it stop you from sending your own email).

Thank you for reaching out.  I'm actually one of the councillors that supported the development, so I can't answer your "why?" question... but I do appreciate you taking the time to ask it.

Equally as concerning as the general supply-loss amidst a crisis, is the potential loss of the 48 affordable units that were planned via donation with this development.

Hopefully a few emails of this nature will help inform council on similar future decisions.

Thank you for your feedback. I look forward to the future of this site. While the City has exceeded its density ratio goals for the core, I think the site has great potential to further intensify the downtown area.

Some of the concerns that were raised about the proposal included transitions from the surrounding properties to this property, the traffic at the intersection, the streetscape, shadows, parkland etc. Unlike many other proposals we have received in downtown, this one is particularly close to an established heritage designated neighbourhood. 

I understand your disappointment, but I am sure it will not be long before a new proposal comes forward.

Funny they sent me basically the exact same emails