Waterloo Region Development Map

[RangersFan]

Waterloo Region Development Map
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=ca&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74

Blue - Under Construction | Red - Proposed Development | Green - Land Cleared/Demolition

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[RangersFan]

Hello Everyone,

I spent some time today trying to put together a map locating the current/future developments in KW and a few in Cambridge as I don't know Cambridge as well as Id like. Anyways if this is a good idea I can continue to update it as time goes on. I uploaded the image as a bmp on photobucket, but it seems that the picture was converted to .jpg unfortunatly so the quality is terrible when enlarged.
Let me know

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/leaffan431/kwdevelopments-1.jpg

[Spokes]

Great idea Leaffan!!

I wonder if there's not a way to do it on google maps so that you can zoom in on it?

[RangersFan]

That would be amazing but I am not sure if they do that or not. I tried .GIF format and it seems to be a little better since photobucket didn't convert the format.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/leaffan431/kwdevelopments-2.gif

[UrbanWaterloo]

Awesome idea setting up a map! I too wonder if we could post the developments on google maps, and when you click on each project it would have a link to it's corresponding thread on the forum. I also wonder if there's some kind of software modification (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=245&order=desc) which would allow a google-type (mapquest, etc..) map to be posted directly on WW.

How big is the original file, or at what compression point is it still legible? I'm thinking of the above solution doesn't work, we could host the image directly here on WW.

[Spokes]

You can do it on Google Maps. If you have a Google account, just sign in and go to "create map." Go to the spot there's a development and create a shape on that development. You can then put a description right on it - including a link to the thread.

You can then make it editable by others if you want as well.

Then Im not sure if you can embed it right into a thread. You may have to use an external link to access it.

[RangersFan]

the BMP file is 34.8MB so it is pretty huge. Maybe sometime next week I can work on a google map version, something that is online and is easy to update. Some projects come and go so fast, like this morning I just learned there is a new office underconstruction on Regina st in uptown Waterloo. But if its ok with you we could put the original picture up until the new one is made.

[Spokes]

the BMP file is 34.8MB so it is pretty huge. Maybe sometime next week I can work on a google map version, something that is online and is easy to update. Some projects come and go so fast, like this morning I just learned there is a new office underconstruction on Regina st in uptown Waterloo. But if its ok with you we could put the original picture up until the new one is made.

Of course. Where's this new office on Regina?

[RangersFan]

It was mentioned in this thread
http://http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=4644641#post4644641

[UrbanWaterloo]

Unfortunately 34mb would eat too much bandwidth. If you can shink it smaller and still be legible that would be great, or send it over and we can try to do something: contact@wonderfulwaterloo.com

[RangersFan]

I am going to try to make a google one, makes way more sense.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Sounds good and what I'd like to try is then integrate it (and other maps) into the forums with a 'Maps' category at the top. Ie. Home; Forum; Maps; What's New?

[RangersFan]

Well I have made basically the same map over again with google maps. I have the settings on private so only members from the forum will know the URL. I can update if there are any errors or other developments that need to be added. I would really like to see someone that knows the Cambridge scene better to make a map of the projects there. I hope to incorporate pictures or renders to the map at a later date. I am hoping we can continually update this interactive map as time goes on.


I would appreciate feedback.
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=ca&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74

[Spokes]

Looks good!
If you want to make it like your other map, with shapes that are the actual shape of the development, you can create shapes on your google map. The way you made those points on the map, theres an option to create shapes. Just an idea if thats what you were going for, (based on your first map)

[RangersFan]

I have been slowly adding some pictures to the map. I have also added a few Cambridge projects.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Cool, good work leaffan! I'm hoping to have a 'maps' tab up at the top this weekend.

[RangersFan]

Today I added three Kitchener developments field gate commercial propery, Providence Point Condos, 101 Victoria St and 1 waterloo development the 45 Degrees condominium.

[RangersFan]

The past couple of days I have added,
-Tanglewood Condominiums, Kitchener
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital Expansion
- Grand River Hospital Expansion
- a presumed student housing location near 201 erb st waterloo
- 31 David St Kitchener demolition/redevelopment
- Preston Community Complex
- Heart Wood Place Cambridge

[Spokes]

Thanks for doing this!

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

A few more items to add to the map:


ROCK Commercial Site - Boston Pizza, Winners (Erb & Ira Needles)
Williamsburg Town Centre Expansion - new CIBC, etc. (Fischer-Hallman & Westmount)
SmartCentes Waterloo (Walmart + new Marks Work Wearhouse)

[RangersFan]

Thanks for the information Duke, all 3 have been added. I have also added the King and William st. development and the Becker Estates/Huron Heritage Village project.

[RangersFan]

The map is really starting to fill up. Soon I hope to add some of the residential developments underway.

[RangersFan]

Today I added Drayton Entertainment Performing Arts Complex in Cambridge, A student housing project at the SE of Columbia st and Hazel, and another student housing project currently underway on 311 - 321 Lester St (http://www.cbcworldwide.com/media/listing-fs/8/2/9/4629829_2.pdf).

[RangersFan]

Today I have made a colour coding scheme for the map, to the best of my knowledge.
Blue - under construction
Red- proposed
green - demolition/land cleared

Also added some possible developments
-31 Alexandra, Uptown waterloo 12-storey condo tower
-323 King st (X-flats?) due to the recent activity at that location but who knows what is actually happening there.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Sweet looks better with the different layers. :cool: So I'm assuming the next step is you're going to build a 3-D computer model of the city like in avatar?

http://www.hollywoodnews.com/wp-content/AvatarComputerScreen_gallery_primary.jpg
http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2009/12/02/new-avatar-photos/

[RangersFan]

Yeah something like that, but it's taking a little longer than I expected though.

[Spokes]

We'll have to recruit some employees from Christie (they're the one's who helped do some of the camera technology for Avitar I think)

[RangersFan]

Today I added more Student housing developments
-43-45 Columbia St,
- 66 Cardill Crescent,
-193 -201 12 storey Lester St Apartment.

[RangersFan]

Today added the BPR lofts at 36 Regina St Waterloo

[RangersFan]

Updated Map March 9,2010 (http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74&ll=43.469864,-80.521545&spn=0.102405,0.159302&z=12)

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

A couple more suggestions to be added to map (we need to rep the townships too :)):

- Sir Adam Beck PS in Baden (U/C)
- Proposed small-format Canadian Tire Store in Elmira (on Arthur Street by Foodland grocery store)
- Waterloo Auto Mall (at King & 85, across from Martin Grove Village Trailer Park)

[RangersFan]

They have been added, Duke did I get the Auto Dealership in the correct location?

[RangersFan]

Added the Freeport Hospital expansion (http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74&ll=43.429736,-80.412369&spn=0.01471,0.027509&z=15)

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

Yep, the auto mall is in the right spot.

[RangersFan]

Today I added (http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=47+Union+St+E,+Waterloo,+Waterloo+Regional+M unicipality,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74&ll=43.465504,-80.527725&spn=0.014702,0.027509&z=15)- Cripple Creek at 47 Union st
-Sobara Law Office at 31 Union St.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Redid the first post by embedding the map directly. Also updated the Maps Section. Thanks for keeping this up-to-date leaffan!

[Spokes]

Should we put a legend on the first page, what blue is, what red is, what green is?

[UrbanWaterloo]

Added.

[RangersFan]

Added 208 Hespler Rd proposed Senior complex
38 Howe Drive

[RangersFan]

added 539 Belmont Ave.http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114253515492687360281.00047da5134d077aa8d74&ll=43.451423,-80.512791&spn=0.027728,0.054846&z=14

[RangersFan]

Added ROW Manitou Drive Biosolids Dewatering Facility
updated the BarrelYards to under construction

[cambridge-city-boy]

Does anyone know whats going to happen to the area of land on Hespler road between Dunbar rd. and Can-Amera pkwy? Most ofl the businesses on that stretch have been closed down and most of the buildings have been torn away.

[Urban_Enthusiast86]

Does anyone know whats going to happen to the area of land on Hespler road between Dunbar rd. and Can-Amera pkwy? Most ofl the businesses on that stretch have been closed down and most of the buildings have been torn away.

There are no plans to my knowledge. I think a lot of it has to do with the decline in sales for those particular companies. Chrysler and GM haven't been doing too well as you can imagine. Those dealerships just happen to all be located next to each other.

I know...it looks really bad. And there's a lot of industrial buildings up for lease too, all around the city. I hope this goes away along with the recession, but we'll see. Cambridge needs to move beyond its old (blue-collar) economic model, that's for sure.

[Spokes]

Is that the south east corner that you're talking about?

[DHLawrence]

There was a model for the lot proposed by the School of Architecture students (I think) but nothing official.

I wouldn't stop with Dunbar to Can-Amera though. I would have Cambridge Centre build parking structures behind The Bay and Zellers, have the laneway in front of the mall made a proper street (maybe adjust Collier-MacMillan to make it all one road), and have everything between Bishop and Dunbar excavated and rezoned for reuse. Imagine the possibilities with a strip of land that size.

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

We should add Waterloo North Hydro's new administrative office (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php/477-Waterloo-North-Hydro-Administrative-Office-|-Proposed) on Country Squire Road to the map.

[RangersFan]

Sorry everyone for the lack of updates, using a very old computer these days.
-added the "centre for corporate excellence"
-added "tech park IV"

[RangersFan]

Tonight added
-one50 King condo project at the corner of King and William
-Refelections of Laurelwood a condo project in the Laurel Creek area of waterloo

[RangersFan]

Added 646 Erb st west (Erbsville rd and Erb st) roundabout mixed use office building and Waterloo North Hydro's new headquarters.

[RangersFan]

Added 50 Marshall st, Waterloo.
Added 341 Lester st, Waterloo (demolition approved).

[RangersFan]

Would anyone like to see an icon added for completed projects? How about an icon for cancelled projects? This would serve as a way for us to see how Waterloo Region has grown since Wonderful Waterloo began.
Also I am not sure in the google maps area how to add more into the map description so I can add to the map legend, if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate your help.

[Urbanomicon]

Would anyone like to see an icon added for completed projects? How about an icon for cancelled projects? This would serve as a way for us to see how Waterloo Region has grown since Wonderful Waterloo began.
Also I am not sure in the google maps area how to add more into the map description so I can add to the map legend, if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate your help.

I think that unless there is a way of selectively hiding them, it would add a lot of clutter and confusion to an already full map. Some sights may even have several tags if different proposals have been approved, then cancelled, and then another approved on the same site.

[Spokes]

Would anyone like to see an icon added for completed projects? How about an icon for cancelled projects? This would serve as a way for us to see how Waterloo Region has grown since Wonderful Waterloo began.
Also I am not sure in the google maps area how to add more into the map description so I can add to the map legend, if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate your help.

That's actually a good idea, especially for completed projects!

[RangersFan]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to do a map clean up to designate which projects we can mark off as complete, input is appreciated.
For starters:
The Bauer Lofts - Are these complete?
188 King st and lodge (student complex near Wilfred Laurier) - Looks complete
311 to 321 Lester st. student complex
The first 12 storey student apartment built on Lester
UW Engineering V

[Spokes]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to do a map clean up to designate which projects we can mark off as complete, input is appreciated.
For starters:
The Bauer Lofts - Are these complete?
188 King st and lodge (student complex near Wilfred Laurier) - Looks complete
311 to 321 Lester st. student complex
The first 12 storey student apartment built on Lester
UW Engineering V

All are complete

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

A couple more to add:

- Courtland & Block Line Commercial Plaza (Proposed)
- Laurel Springs Redevelopment (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php/540-Laurel-Springs-Factory-Redevelopment-%28New-Waterloo-Nissan-Dealership%29-m-1-fl) (U/C)

I'd also say the renovations and expansion of Conestoga Mall is complete.

[benjaminbach]

there is no proposed project at courtland and block line. there is a piece of land for sale there

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

there is no proposed project at courtland and block line. there is a piece of land for sale there

True, but whoever currently owns the land paid for someone to design a detailed concept and rendering for a potential development on the property, so I still think we should say there is at least something proposed for the site. What it ends up being is unclear.

[RangersFan]

Added the proposed Mixed use plaza at Northfield and Bridge st, Waterloo.

[Waterlooer]

I don't know if this should go up on the map or not, but Bluevale Collegiate Institute is currently getting major renovations done to it.

[RangersFan]

Added a few of the new larger (http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=324+Regina+St+N,+Waterloo,+Ontario+N2J+2Z2&msa=0&msid=209099681236140408852.00047da5134d077aa8d74&ll=43.479456,-80.521932&spn=0.006088,0.013711&z=16)proposed/under construction student housing projects

[RangersFan]

two more of the student apartments have been added
-I have added 165& 167 King st N
-I have added 168 King Street North and 12 James Street