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Originally Posted by davidcappi
Wonder why emblem ditched JCI for IBI... JCI is a considerably more talented firm, though IBI has been known to occasionally produce good buildings (AXIS on church is really nice, so is their proposed Dufferin / 401 development)
Would have preferred to see some more height at the corner with each tower stepping down to the north (instead of 30x3 think 40 30 20) with some kind of east west mid block connection (the gigantic above ground parking podium is to blame here)
Hamilton, though great for food, could really use more actual retail in the core so people don't have to head to the fringes/suburbs to get essentials. There's nowhere downtown to buy housewares, clothing (that isn't a weird vintage boutique) and other basic necessities. I actually think a proper shoppers with big city hours (8am to midnight) would be excellent for downtown.
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Oh I'm not necessarily against a shoppers being here, I live downtown, and I agree, we kind of need a car because all of our shopping is done outside the core. My point mainly being that these units are neither large enough for a major retailer, nor small enough to attract local business. They are designed to attract I suppose franchise restos. KiWi does well by having a coffee shop specific unit. Shows vision.