Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 43, 50 fl | U/C

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This is also clearly not an example of NIMBYism. NIMBYism is a situation where the need and value is recognized, but the NIMBY doesn't want it in their neighbourhood because of perceived negative externalities. Halfway houses are the classic example. Arguing for a reduction in height, or lower FAR, or something like that is an argument over form, which is perfectly legitimate. Arguing that there isn't a need or no value is also perfectly legitimate. Keep in mind as well that NIMBYs may seem slightly hypocritical, but it's easy for people to self-righteously call someone else a NIMBY when their neighbourhood isn't the one being affected.

I actually think KW would be better served by more mid-rise development in the midtown area so that the density spreads over more of it rather than being concentrated in smaller nodes.

Ironically, there's a halfway house on Louisa Street. But you'd never know just by looking at it.