08-19-2022, 12:41 PM
(08-19-2022, 08:30 AM)Marko Wrote:(08-18-2022, 10:03 AM)westwardloo Wrote: If I lived in this neighbourhood I would probably oppose strictly because of the design. I used to be pro every development, but I am getting tired of my city being taken over by these designs that look like a first year college student thought them up. This is the side effect of building ugly buildings throughout the region. It provides NIMBY's ammunition for future projects even if the design looks to be well though out. I am actually disappointed in JLC Architect Corp. They designed one of my favorite mid-rises in the region (the cortes on King).
This is an extremely elitist response.
I live 7 houses down from this. This tucked into a one-way side street, replacing a single story church and some rundown century homes. I will be writing in full support. Between all the density happening at King/Cedar and the Lion's Club on the other side it's not going to be very visible from any angle.
We need diverse, affordable housing. We need people of all economic means and family types to be able to live in the downtown core and make diverse, inclusive neighbourhoods. This is a perfect area for it.
Yes, it might not win any awards – but it's sorely needed housing. If you want to be an elitist about design then write to the city about the for-profit work by IN8, which the city seems to be approving with wild abandon. I'm fine with the height of those buildings, but they are ugly, cheap, overpriced, monoculture investor units you can see as far away as Guelph. That's where the focus on design standards should be.
Hey Neighbour! I live just a few doors down and across the street from this site. I will probably see the the building because of the height but I'm okay with that. I'm actually glad that the original plan with Vive fell through and that it's going to be affordable housing instead. Like the usual complaint, I wish there was 3 bedroom units planned, but I recognize the need for all sizes of units and I think this will be a welcome addition to the neighbourhood regardless of how the building looks.