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That's what came to mind when I thought of it too. This is the worst thing that could happen.

I cant help but feeling like this is something that's really going to hold the city of waterloo back. Their terrible zoning is creating these student only neighborhoods that no one will want to live...

Well said.

When I first learned about this project I was really excited about it. And don't get me wrong, I still really like the density it brings. But as time goes on, the more I learn and the...

It's not that nice though. Im not attatched to it at all.

Proposal for these properties being put forth at council on Monday. 17 storeys, 62 units, 5 bedrooms each. Looks just like it's neighbours. Pathetic. Waterloo's main street being absolutely...

Proposals are being put forward for two new projects at Waterloo council tomorrow. One at 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 Columbia West, one at 324 and 328 Regina Street North.

6 storeys on columbia, 18...

Looks good. And only a year late.

Its both. The design for the most part isnt very good. But more importantly you've created an entire neighborhood that is ONLY students. Find me non students who want to live in those units. You...

You're right. They just keep coming and coming. Almost every week they approve at least one more. This city is pathetic. You don't have to wait for the OP to change zoning.

You'd think they...

They had said the potential 1000 space lot would be a public private partnership which likely means the city working with Manulife to develop that lot.

More like 24+

It's scheduled to be done March 2013, and that's if it's on time.

Well unfortunately for me, the Rangers lose 10 times out of 10 when going up against UConn in the NCAA championship game.

Sales have been open way longer than a month. More like 3+ months.

No

My mistake, seemed like it.



What are you talking about?? RIM HQ is a 3 storey building, should have made far more progress.

The fact of the matter is that construction here takes longer...

Why the need for the smart ass comments? If in another city the construction of the HSBC building was considerably faster wouldn't you ask the same question? You should.

All Im saying is that...

I dont buy it though, when have we ever seen speeds of a floor or better a week?

Im not even talking about total length of projects here (including sales) Im talking about CONSTRUCTION only. It's so much slower than everywhere else. And I can't figure out why. Do our labourers...

Its actually not going THAT fast. Well by Waterloo Region standards. ICF usually goes up faster than traditional concrete forms, so compared to other projects like BarrelYards this is faster.
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Talked with councillor Jeff Henry about this project and the proposed project across the street on University which has yet to be reported here on WW (I guess Im the first!) and expressed my...

Source please?

My source in upper management of the Rangers has indicated that the preference of the Rangers upper management as a whole is to stay at the Aud.

Isn't that pretty much what I said?

They're trying to liven Sparks up by building a hotel/condo facing both sparks and queen, but right now, the businesses don't have a lot of reason to stay open...

Are you kidding? Talk to anyone in Ottawa, outside of lunch hour and post work drinks during the summer Sparks is a ghost town. The City of Ottawa even admits that.

I think Waterloo Region is...

They just dont like the fact that this project will raise the value of all properties and their rent will likely go up.

Downtown will never be the same? Awesome! Downtown doesn't want to be what...

Looks like standard City of Kitchener rates to me.

Wow, really looking bad. UW dropped the ball on this one. The rendering looked good but the finished product, not so much.

I believe Kitchener's the same way. I haven't heard of any that allow it.

Ottawa didn't either.

I don't know why this is surprising. They're in favour of LRT if they get it. Of course they're opposed if they dont.

It wouldnt.

The biggest reason is the history. If a team is going to move, that's where its going to be to. Especially if it's Pheonix that's moving. The NHL won't expand so a team wont come...

No the big reason for this is that the Rangers organization simply doesn't want a new arena. They want to stay in the Aud.

Another thing about this by law is I feel like it'll just encourage more 5 bedroom student apartments which the City is happy to approve.

Ya I think thats one of the biggest issues here. Every major corridor should be a "cycling route" and in what world is Weber not a major corridor in KW.

The Region is clearly OK with the car...

This one gets my vote!

The Region posted the announcement Monday. It was posted here today.

There needed to be much more notice about this.

Ya it's almost like you were the one that reported it first ;)

No love!

I think theyre probably not even considering it right now given that the rest of hwy 8 isn't finished, and how long that it's taken.

Nice that details are finally starting to flow about this. I particularly like that it focuses on both sides of University Ave. Should help a great deal.

One thing I don't really get is the whole application process for TEDx. Not as much the process, but the results. So 1400 people applied, 800 accepted, and 600 rejected. (these are all ballpark...

I haven't lived here long enough to see any condo openings in Waterloo Region. I guess my expectations weren't in check.

Past opening's I've experienced have been Hudson Park, Central or...

Insurance is typically higher on Hybrid vehicles as well from what I've heard.

Well not sure what time you were there, but Im a bit disappointing. Doesn't look too busy. It opened at 11 and there didn't seem to be many people waiting to get it before 11.

Not what Im used...

Yup I agree with you. On both counts. There are are a number of rankings that just make you scratch your head.

Ya I drive past it quite a bit too. In real life it's surprisingly "beefy" at least it seems to be when driving south on Water as you cross under the train tracks.

Nope, the building at the corner of Duke and Frederick will be torn down but not at Weber and Frederick.

What do you "up" feel?

That's exactly what it was. Happened Friday night/Saturday morning.

The King st facade is being done in phase one I believe.

It's going to stay.

Although it was up for sale a while ago.

Wow you're getting screwed on insurance.

But for those people who are paying for a car anyways, the additional cost of a GRT pass is not worth it right now.

You also failed to put a value on...

It was just more functional before. Particularly for those who don't know the icons well.

Looking good is great, but over functionality? Not that great.