It doesn't have any go-ahead anymore. That's for the OLT to decide, I believe.

It's easier for me to think of these as conformity exercises on behalf of the developer- the density is technically permitted (or ~so), they just need to lock in the OP and zoning. The bigger problem therein is why we've allowed this cat-and-mouse to go on. Just because they can build this...

I mixed this up with the one at Wilson/Mohawk, I think. Was saying how much better this would be further up Wilson. Now that I see it is, I'm coming around to it even more, lol. Though the heritage building definitely needs to stay, and some stepbacks are probably in order.

LOL I would not want to be the planner here. Seen dozens of posts from Facebook to Instagram talking about this thing, and I'm not a part of any of the community groups.

The landholding 'culture' of Hamilton would explain that. If people aren't developing other prime lots, then the real golden geese won't be developed either. In short, everyone's got the idea its not time to develop their lots "yet"; the entire boom of the last 10 years has been built by mostly...

It's not even $1M, in 2025. I'm sure it helps with the planning and all, but even the article says 5-10 years- and that's probably if they can afford the whole thing. I can't help but feel like this would all be alot easier if the City had a broader plan for rejuvenating the 'Civic Square'...

Seems the account is private now. Screenshot?

I'm with Zang that CF selling Limeridge almost certainly means something... especially as I'm pretty sure they sold a mall in Quebec City as well. But there is a big difference between shedding some malls at the lower end of their (robust) portfolio and CF needing to trim the Eaton Centre, their...

I sat on it and recalled seeing a Costco attached to a mall somewhere in Florida once when I was younger. But it definitely is the exception to the rule. Especially for a Canadian context. Primaris has made it seem like they have a good idea of what they're going to do with the Bay space, and my...

Has WB developed any of its land holdings? The lack thereof is what I glare at them for, but it might be too early to judge quality or cheapness. They are leaving money on the table, if anything

Does Costco ever locate next to malls? None come to mind in the GTA. I also don’t think we’re due for another Costco.

I don’t know about that specific type, but there are a few manufacturers of “old-style” windows around southern Ontario thanks to our heritage and the efforts of people to maintain those. It is more of a boutique, Stratford-esque thing, though- not as much here. Waterloo taps into it I believe...

Windows being installed on the left (west) building as of this morning:

Almost can’t believe something is happening. I am cautiously optimistic. I do also expect them to get this variance, even though it’s not really ‘’minor”; most everyone just wants this built, and only a few storeys isnt worth derailing anything of substance.

Well that Walmart is pretty busy. I think it’s plausible the south mountain could use a Walmart, seeing as the James/Fennell one is now the only one for the entire mountain proper until you get to Stoney Creek Mountain or Ancaster’s, which are both pretty far by comparison. While I’d think...