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Originally Posted by craftbeerdad
That drone shot really gives you an idea of the opportunity around Hamilton GO Centre for more density. There's at least five lots and probably that building on the Corner of James & Hunter (bus stops in front) could be levelled to make way for another by the Y.
Plus if you factor in 101 Hunter (which will be another building) and the possibility of the lot by Landmark, that would really add to the area and be a good survey of high rise potential.
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They WANTED to redo the one on the corner but the plans never found fruition, it was going to be the same sorta shape but much higher..
the one on the left with the trees in front probably won't be leveled anytime soon - they resurfaced the entire building a few years back.
I do hope something goes up in the parking lot beside liuna though and on the opposite side of main - those areas DO look very bare, and very much are perfect spots for super high rises - the building on the corner of james and main will most likely never be demolished as that is the "gentlemans club of hamilton"
I prefer we dont just keep demolishing all of old hamilton just to build giant legoblocky skyscrapers. James corridor is a point of contention too because it, like king street is a HIGHLY heritage area - although less so when you get closer to the hospital..
I do agree though - the corner one where the buses stop in front of seems like a colossal waste of space, and there is nothing "heritage" about that building so I could def. see it developed in future - the one directly across from the go station I am not so sure.. I actually really like it with all the trees in front - gives you a relaxed feeling.
Besides you need a variation of heights to make the tall buildings look much taller - like the cobalt towers look giant because everything around them is relatively tiny. They should demolish the Y and make it much much taller and mixed use. It takes up so much room anyways.