I would assume Hamilton makes developers do some kind of shadowing studies (for trees amongst other things) when a project is proposed… right? Other cities are ontop of this kind of thing, but at the same time I wouldn’t be shocked if no one at the city bothered to inquire early on in the process. Long story short, I think the trees will be ok- it’s not ideal, but they shouldn’t die from a lack of sunlight here outright.
Also, while the brickwork leaves something to be desired up close, it’s really great we’re getting brick for a street-oriented ground level facade. It’s nothing new if we take a really wide look at condo projects, but for downtown this is the first of its kind, regardless of the quality. I think we will all find this the least sterilizing condo project built here yet.
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