03-16-2021, 04:27 PM
(03-16-2021, 12:51 PM)kwlifer Wrote: I'm not well versed as most of you guys on this forum when it comes to building material choices and aesthetics. I do read with interest and learn from you all which I do appreciate. All I like to say is that I'm a lifelong resident of KW (born in Kitchener, currently living in Waterloo) and I'm absolutely ecstatic that we finally have a couple of taller buildings in the downtown core. I don't care how the building looks (and maybe much of you are quite right, that it will really look like crap as the building ages) but for now, when I'm driving home from work going down highway 8 towards the expressway, and I see those tall buildings, especially DTK, it looks great! It has a big city feel, finally. Another great vantage point is going north on Fischer Hallman approaching Victoria Street intersection and looking right toward downtown, Charlie 1 and DTK look fabulous and so prominent. Just my 2 cents.I totally agree with kwlifer. The overall positive, energetic vibe of finally having a building this tall in downtown Kitchener far outweighs any subjective, negative comments about cladding etc. For probably close to 50 years, I recall the tallest buildings were the two white apartments across from the library.