98 James St S | 112.5 m | 34 fl | Planning

[king10]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Not clear what Fengate's beef is here... is it the 22% increase in units, or because 31 storeys isn't 30? (despite the slightly lower overall height from 105.8 to 105.1). Parking shouldn't be much of an issue given what's available in surrounding blocks.

Theres actually a big parking crunch downtown as City surface lots are scooped up and not replaced. Some long waiting lists both public and private lots.

I've heard that an issue with getting the Right House leased is there is a lack of available parking in the area(yes even with the massive surface lots on John and Wilson).

Need to see some partnerships like Toronto where Green P leases space from private towers. Issue is the cost per parking spot is much higher for garages versus surface lots.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by king10

Theres actually a big parking crunch downtown as City surface lots are scooped up and not replaced. Some long waiting lists both public and private lots.

I've heard that an issue with getting the Right House leased is there is a lack of available parking in the area(yes even with the massive surface lots on John and Wilson).

Need to see some partnerships like Toronto where Green P leases space from private towers. Issue is the cost per parking spot is much higher for garages versus surface lots.

Maybe if we get more people living in the core those areas can be leased to people who actually live downtown to negate the need for parking spaces? I mean if you look at europe they have condensed downtowns full of old buildings with no parking, but since everyone lives down there everyone just walks.

Back in the day people parked in front of the buildings on an angle, so there was plenty of parking everywhere.. that is until they widened the roads.

[LRTfan]

no great downtown has gobs of car parking.
Having said that, Hamilton has 3 major sized parking garages coming downtown over the next couple years:

- Vrancor George St
- McMaster student tower King/Bay
- Vrancor Main/Walnut

I park under Jackson Square regularly. Only during massive concerts is it full the odd time. Even then, hardly ever. There's always spots.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by king10

Theres actually a big parking crunch downtown as City surface lots are scooped up and not replaced. Some long waiting lists both public and private lots.

I've heard that an issue with getting the Right House leased is there is a lack of available parking in the area(yes even with the massive surface lots on John and Wilson).

Need to see some partnerships like Toronto where Green P leases space from private towers. Issue is the cost per parking spot is much higher for garages versus surface lots.

Waiting lists for long-term users maybe?

I have NEVER had a problem finding parking for discretional trips downtown in Hamilton. I'm not often going there during working hours, but even then I'd be confident about finding something within walking distance.

Seems to me Fengate is just being a dick about a rival developer's plans.

[king10]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Waiting lists for long-term users maybe?

I have NEVER had a problem finding parking for discretional trips downtown in Hamilton. I'm not often going there during working hours, but even then I'd be confident about finding something within walking distance.

Seems to me Fengate is just being a dick about a rival developer's plans.

Yes, talking about long term users.

[drpgq]

Nothing that market based prices for parking couldn't solve. It might even make people, gasp, take transit downtown instead of driving.

[GeneralLea]

Originally Posted by LRTfan

no great downtown has gobs of car parking.
Having said that, Hamilton has 3 major sized parking garages coming downtown over the next couple years:

- Vrancor George St
- McMaster student tower King/Bay
- Vrancor Main/Walnut

I park under Jackson Square regularly. Only during massive concerts is it full the odd time. Even then, hardly ever. There's always spots.

I'd argue Austin TX has plenty, but there's no Canadian example. I find the parking argument raised by Fengate to be hog-wash, even with redevelopment of some lots I find there to be a pretty sizable amount of parking in downtown (keep in my I only stopped by once in the last year).

[yomsen]

Nice article in the CBC yesterday about the new developer.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/allen-le-nam-1.5070137

[Hawrylyshyn]

Exciting stuff - can't wait to see what other projects he has planned

[king10]

Another article from the Spec on the developer

James Street Baptist condo project going ahead with Vietnamese developer who has fondness for Hamilton

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/92396...developer-who-has-fondness-for-hamilton/

The developer seems like a likeable guy and his company has significantly deep pockets. Exciting to hear they are eyeing a couple other projects in Hamilton.

[StEC]

Originally Posted by yomsen

Nice article in the CBC yesterday about the new developer.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/allen-le-nam-1.5070137

Nam hopes to light up that tower in a dazzling way to create a nighttime landmark.

That quote has me very excited to see what he has planned for a lighting feature!!! Hamilton seriously needs a dose of some cool lighting in it's skyline!

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by StEC

That quote has me very excited to see what he has planned for a lighting feature!!! Hamilton seriously needs a dose of some cool lighting in it's skyline!

I couldn't agree more - we also used to joke that you knew the success of a city by how many asians were there - and to have an asian backed architecture company, you are pretty much guaranteed business and quality - here's to hoping it isn't too plain looking and it blends well with the old - the proposed render I had originally seen I wasn't too sold on, but we will see.

[King&James]

New article - would be nice if this could get a new name (and put the Connolly to rest)


https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/...hamilton-church-redevelopment-back-track

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by King&James

New article - would be nice if this could get a new name (and put the Connolly to rest)


https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/...hamilton-church-redevelopment-back-track

the name connolly was meant to honour the original architect of the church - hopefully that remains.

[King&James]

Originally Posted by Chronamut

the name connolly was meant to honour the original architect of the church - hopefully that remains.

True but Stanton dragged it through the mud and left it in ditch. maybe a call out to the church name ..... then put an honorary plaque on it for Connolly

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by King&James

True but Stanton dragged it through the mud and left it in ditch. maybe a call out to the church name ..... then put an honorary plaque on it for Connolly

People in future generations won't remember what stanton did - but they will remember the name and its honouring of the church, so I hope it remains.

[StEC]

Originally Posted by King&James

New article - would be nice if this could get a new name (and put the Connolly to rest)


https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/...hamilton-church-redevelopment-back-track

Agreed and I'm pretty sure the name has already been changed!

[MichaelStJean]

You will see very soon..

[King&James]

Originally Posted by MichaelStJean

You will see very soon..

Hope so, so many projects appear to be on verge.

[lachlanholmes]

The hoarding on site has been replaced. New website has been launched at connollyhamilton.com

I might be able to get some pictures this afternoon but not for sure.

rendering from the site: