U/C The Boardwalk at Ira Needles Boulevard

[UWaterloo]

Next time I'm in KW I'll have to check out this development as I'm curious after reading the recent post. Never went to this area before as I don't drive and it was truely back and beyond. Don't ever recall smelling issue but then again I hardly spent time in this part of town.....it was the land of no sidewalks. The Sunrise Centre was bad enough for this 'mere' pedestrian resident.

[UrbanWaterloo]

The "Fashion Village" is under construction...

March 16, 2012

Marshalls Grand Opening March 29, 2012...

[panamaniac]

Nice, clear pics, but looking at them made a small corner of my brain wither and die. Bland boxes for the budget challenged buyer. Blah, blah, blech.

[mpd618]

There's a new proposal for "101 Ira Needles Blvd", an office development north of the current Boardwalk. According to the provided documents, the proposal appears to be for a large parking lot, with several buildings somewhere on it.

Because what we're lacking in this town is edge-of-the-city suburban office parks, obviously.

Also, the reports are a great exercise in BS. All of the words on the surface are right - pedestrian-friendly this, transit that, urban the other. But the core is rotten.

[waterloo_local]

Part of the requirement for zoning to the developer was to build an office block on the site. All documented in the zoning applications.

Developer has conceptuals on their website I believe as to what the buildings might look like. Maybe they are close to start construction.

[mpd618]

Part of the requirement for zoning to the developer was to build an office block on the site. All documented in the zoning applications.

Developer has conceptuals on their website I believe as to what the buildings might look like. Maybe they are close to start construction.

You're right, I wasn't looking close enough. Most of what is shown in the site plan is indeed part of the current Boardwalk property. This looks like just one additional office building on "The Boardwalk" road, and the site plan no longer includes an extension of Thorndale Rd.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Coming Soon

• The Shoe Company: August 2012
• thyme maternity: Fall 2012

Site Plan Update

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June 25, 2012

230 The Boardwalk






210 The Boardwalk














200 The Boardwalk

[mpd618]

Not that anyone would bike to this place, but... can someone please tell developers and other people that place bike racks that these types of racks suck? I have a crate on my bike and the only way I can use a rack like this is if no one else does and I park my bike alongside it.

[SeekForth]

Coming Soon

• The Shoe Company: August 2012
• thyme maternity: Fall 2012

Other stores that are being built:
295 The Boardwalk:
- Dollarama
- Bulk Barn

200 The Boardwalk:
- Bombay
- Thyme Maternity
- Payless Shoe Source

210 The Boardwalk:
- Reitmans
- Addition Elle
- Ricki's
- Tootsie's
- Ardene
- The Shoe Company
- Le Chateau

230 The Boardwalk:
- Moore's
- Carter's / Osh Kosh
- Pennington's

[myfaceisonfire]

...sooo, they're rebuilding the Sunrise Center out on Ira Needle's?

[markster]

And the suburban cycle continues.

[The Comeback Kid]

And the suburban cycle continues.

Don't worry - we'll run out of beautiful open space soon enough.

[mpd618]

This is weird to me. The trend right now is away from enclosed malls and towards street-facing storefronts on actual (or fake) streets. But this is just going towards a huge, unwalkable, big box plaza. Aside from the contrast with city-building goals and how bad this is in terms of land-use planning, I don't think there is much market demand for this kind of shopping anymore.

I've seen very few people in the Staples there. And there's a neat container / gadget oriented store called Solutions, but few people shop there. Ironically, it includes the city's best selection of portable grocery carts. It would probably do quite a bit better if it were closer to the people that have apartments (mostly in central areas) and who could benefit from tools for more efficient use of space.

We're still building sprawl and parking-oriented, lifeless everything, even when that is no longer what the market demands. There's already plenty of that kind of stuff for those that want it. Do the market research and build not for what people wanted 20 years ago, but for what they want now and in the future. The Boardwalk ain't it.

[BuildingScout]

And the suburban cycle continues.

There simply isn't any logic to city council decisions. They fight to preserve a bunch of bland and uninspiring three story buildings/limit on King St. yet vote in favour of replicating the ugliest part of the region (Hespeler Rd) right next to the city dump.

[DHLawrence]

Maybe they put it there so nobody would miss it once big box malls start to fall out of fashion.

[mpd618]

For the years I've been observing, it seems that Waterloo has had the perspective that any development by a large company is good development. This pertains to development in the core and at the edge. Suffice it to say that this is not an approach that is likely to produce good places and neighbourhoods.

[UrbanWaterloo]

New construction has commenced on the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk
July 19, 2012 | The Boardwalk | Link



The INCC Corporation is thrilled to announce the next phase of development at The Boardwalk. New construction has commenced on the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk, a four-storey building totaling 80,000 square feet. Designed by A. Baldassarra Architects, it is located at the north end of The Boardwalk’s 90-acre site. The building tender has been awarded to Melloul-Blamey Construction for fall 2013 completion.

Kitchener-Waterloo has been challenged to find primary care physicians for more than 20,000 residents without a family doctor. The business community has identified the doctor shortage as a major concern with the attraction of new employees to the area. Previous efforts to attract physicians have been based on the many benefits of what K-W has to offer. What has been lacking is a facility utilizing an innovative and efficient model of healthcare delivery. Recent discussions indicate that this landmark medical building will attract new physicians to our community.

This Medical Centre will be designed and dedicated to patient healthcare by providing a number of services in one place. Designated uses such as pharmacy, laboratory, and medical imaging on-site will create convenience for the patients. A more efficient healthcare delivery model will include general practitioners, specialists, specialty clinics and related services in individual physician suites, smaller group units and large pods. Integrated technology will minimize wait time for patients and expedite treatment. This is critical to access current medical records, test results and dialogue with other healthcare providers.

The Medical Centre will equally address the concerns expressed by medical professionals: new graduates want the guidance and mentoring of experienced doctors, while seasoned doctors have identified that their patients would benefit from medical collaboration with other physicians and specialists. Any doctor who has worked in the hospital environment recognizes the advantage of the informal hallway consult and the mutual collegial support. Our goal is to promote a culture of medical collaboration amongst professionals working here.

Those visiting the Medical Centre by car will appreciate ample free parking surrounding the building, unlike most medical facilities including hospitals. The parking lots will be in close proximity to the building’s north and south entrances, featuring convenient drop-off zones.

Grand River Transit now provides two bus routes to The Boardwalk and in order to meet increasing need has planned for two more to be added shortly providing more convenience for those who require access other than by car.

For the hundreds of people working in the building, the amenities in the immediate area can be utilized for convenient shopping and entertainment. It is within walking distance to a fitness facility, three banks and in close proximity to fashion, grocery, and retail stores.

The location, design, and functionality of the Medical Centre are unique to Kitchener-Waterloo. Our goal is simply to eliminate doctor shortage by providing a shell for medical services for the residents. Everyone in the region, including those providing and receiving healthcare, can be excited for what will be inside these walls.

Background: Situated on 90 acres, The Boardwalk stretches one kilometre from the north to south end, parallel to Ira Needles Blvd. with the Kitchener-Waterloo city border bisecting the development. Astounding regional growth, coupled with an influx of emerging businesses and growth of tech companies, puts The Boardwalk in an ideal market to flourish. Its prime location on the west side is in close proximity to the city’s higher educational institutions on University Avenue and is easily accessed from Highway 7-8 (The Expressway) at the Trussler Road/Ira Needles Blvd. exit.

[mikeyp]

New construction has commenced on the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk
July 19, 2012 | The Boardwalk | Link



The INCC Corporation is thrilled to announce the next phase of development at The Boardwalk. New construction has commenced on the Medical Centre at The Boardwalk, a four-storey building totaling 80,000 square feet. Designed by A. Baldassarra Architects, it is located at the north end of The Boardwalk’s 90-acre site. The building tender has been awarded to Melloul-Blamey Construction for fall 2013 completion.

Kitchener-Waterloo has been challenged to find primary care physicians for more than 20,000 residents without a family doctor. The business community has identified the doctor shortage as a major concern with the attraction of new employees to the area. Previous efforts to attract physicians have been based on the many benefits of what K-W has to offer. What has been lacking is a facility utilizing an innovative and efficient model of healthcare delivery. Recent discussions indicate that this landmark medical building will attract new physicians to our community.

This Medical Centre will be designed and dedicated to patient healthcare by providing a number of services in one place. Designated uses such as pharmacy, laboratory, and medical imaging on-site will create convenience for the patients. A more efficient healthcare delivery model will include general practitioners, specialists, specialty clinics and related services in individual physician suites, smaller group units and large pods. Integrated technology will minimize wait time for patients and expedite treatment. This is critical to access current medical records, test results and dialogue with other healthcare providers.

The Medical Centre will equally address the concerns expressed by medical professionals: new graduates want the guidance and mentoring of experienced doctors, while seasoned doctors have identified that their patients would benefit from medical collaboration with other physicians and specialists. Any doctor who has worked in the hospital environment recognizes the advantage of the informal hallway consult and the mutual collegial support. Our goal is to promote a culture of medical collaboration amongst professionals working here.

Those visiting the Medical Centre by car will appreciate ample free parking surrounding the building, unlike most medical facilities including hospitals. The parking lots will be in close proximity to the building’s north and south entrances, featuring convenient drop-off zones.

Grand River Transit now provides two bus routes to The Boardwalk and in order to meet increasing need has planned for two more to be added shortly providing more convenience for those who require access other than by car.

For the hundreds of people working in the building, the amenities in the immediate area can be utilized for convenient shopping and entertainment. It is within walking distance to a fitness facility, three banks and in close proximity to fashion, grocery, and retail stores.

The location, design, and functionality of the Medical Centre are unique to Kitchener-Waterloo. Our goal is simply to eliminate doctor shortage by providing a shell for medical services for the residents. Everyone in the region, including those providing and receiving healthcare, can be excited for what will be inside these walls.

Background: Situated on 90 acres, The Boardwalk stretches one kilometre from the north to south end, parallel to Ira Needles Blvd. with the Kitchener-Waterloo city border bisecting the development. Astounding regional growth, coupled with an influx of emerging businesses and growth of tech companies, puts The Boardwalk in an ideal market to flourish. Its prime location on the west side is in close proximity to the city’s higher educational institutions on University Avenue and is easily accessed from Highway 7-8 (The Expressway) at the Trussler Road/Ira Needles Blvd. exit.

Great addition to the city but wouldn't this building have been better served downtown or mid town near Grand River Hospital?

[.FLH.]

People in the Burbs need health care too. :P

[RangersFan]

Medical Centre Announced
July 26, 2012 | James Jackson | Kitchener Post | LINK

“The in-house services will allow doctors to spend more time with their patients, and lead to faster results by having specialists in the same building,” Sehl said, noting it could also help doctors by providing an opportunity for them to foster business relationships with other doctors and to develop a personal support network.

The $20-million Medical Centre is being built by Melloul Blamey Construction and should employ 800 people, serving 40,000 to 50,000 patients annually, said Greg Voisin, the president of Voisin Developments, the developer of the complex.

Voisin told the crowd of more than 200 people that they initially intended to erect an office building at the site, but after discussions with local business experts they decided to develop the medical facility instead.

This is the first building of its type that the company has designed, and in an interview after the groundbreaking ceremony Voisin said they would be open to building more, should future demand warrant it.