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Old Posted Oct 1, 2020, 5:36 PM
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We put brick and tyndall stone on our reno to match the aesthetic of the warehouse district because we wanted to.

I know the City was planning to put in design and aesthetic requirements for the RRI to reflect the existing Warehouse District, but all those people are long gone, and the original project is dead for all intents and purposes.

The replacement staff didnt know the RRI is actually within the boundaries of the Warehouse District...

Maybe Jerry's parking lots and pickle ball courts will have brick and tyndall stone...

You're referring to Rebellion, correct? If so I think that's awesome that you guys used the design elements that you did. And that was on an existing structure if I recall? With new builds, there will be no excuse not to do what Fiorante has done on the former Archdiocese lands. There needs to be design standards. If we end up with suburban style box garbage on the Yards lands it will be a profound waste of opportunity to improve the aesthetics and liveability of downtown and the Warehouse district. Is it too much to ask that we have decent options for those who would like to choose a more urban lifestyle? Speaking of that, my pipe dream is still to build rapid bus transit down a centre corridor of Arcola/Sask Drive with terminus adjacent to the bypass at Arcola and beside the Canada Post building with footbridge to the Yards. Off topic!
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