206 King Street West | ? m | 14 fl | Under Construction

[GeneralLea]

Originally Posted by davidcappi

I definitely think they'll be knocking down the rear portion, though I expect the Design Review Panel & Council/whoever will ask/push for a full facade save along Caroline as well as King. I saw something in Toronto recently where half of a building was restored, while the other half was demolished except for the facade, and a new tower built up behind the existing brickwork. Something like that might work well here.

On the other hand, smaller office spaces for rent are actually what this city needs A LOT more of. There are tons of huge floor plate offices, but those looking in the 1300-2500sq foot range are struggling to find spaces. This might be what the developer is going for, by creating 2-3 smaller office spaces and leasing them quickly.

Not trying to nudge in here, but yes, the Toronto project you speak of is called 1 Yorkville, which has preserved the front half of several retail buildings that front Yonge Street. Now, IMO, this project sounds amazing, if they integrate the new tower with the existing brick building in a respectable and fair manner, I think this could really be lovely architecturally. These kind of projects are what will make Hamiltons' core quite a great urban enclave is one dare say it

[NortheastWind]

Originally Posted by GeneralLee(Toronto )

Not trying to nudge in here, but yes, the Toronto project you speak of is called 1 Yorkville, which has preserved the front half of several retail buildings that front Yonge Street. Now, IMO, this project sounds amazing, if they integrate the new tower with the existing brick building in a respectable and fair manner, I think this could really be lovely architecturally. These kind of projects are what will make Hamiltons' core quite a great urban enclave is one dare say it

You are welcome to nudge into the Hamilton conversations

[davidcappi]

Not trying to nudge in here, but yes, the Toronto project you speak of is called 1 Yorkville, which has preserved the front half of several retail buildings that front Yonge Street. Now, IMO, this project sounds amazing, if they integrate the new tower with the existing brick building in a respectable and fair manner, I think this could really be lovely architecturally. These kind of projects are what will make Hamiltons' core quite a great urban enclave is one dare say it

Yup, a Google search confirms that's the development I'm thinking of! Thanks for putting a name to it, I've been wondering for a while.

You are welcome to nudge into the Hamilton conversations

[SteelTown]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilt...ects-1.3819141



King/Caroline

15-storey building with brick-and-beam offices and retail in front
Site that now houses the Hamilton Store Fixtures company
117 units ranging between 450 square feet and 550 square feet
Anticipated prices ranging from $240,000 to $290,000

[Dr Awesomesauce]

Nice.

If I'm a developer who's buying up property along the proposed LRT route, I'm mentioning LRT in every press release, criticising the obstructionists, generally talking up the benefits of LRT and the increased tax base from development at every opportunity.

[king10]

Wow. Those condo sizes are tiny

[King&James]

Originally Posted by king10

Wow. Those condo sizes are tiny

thought the same thing! one cannot be claustrophobic. On the upside, cleaning is done in record time and too small to keep a mound of items (no need to get a Costco membership!)

[bigguy1231]

LOL 450sf, thats about the size of my rec room. Maybe I can convert my place to condo's and more than quadruple the value. Who spends 300k on a condo that small, especially when you could still buy a small house in this city for that price. There are larger condo's in this city priced lower than that, listed right now.

[davidcappi]

Huge spaces aren't a priority for everyone. I have several professional friends who have fab apartments less than 600 sq feet

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by davidcappi

Huge spaces aren't a priority for everyone. I have several professional friends who have fab apartments less than 600 sq feet

I've been living in space like that for a long time now. It's convenient to GO service for my commute, while keeping me in the area for connections with friends, family, Ti-Cat games, etc.

While it would feel nice to have more space, living by myself I would not really use much more living room on a regular basis. A bigger kitchen is the thing I miss most, and more storage is #2 (though I'd likely fill it with crap I never use or even look at).

To each their own, and I'm sure that if I want to live with someone again that will change my space needs, but there are lots of people for whom this kind of living is more than adequate.

A few years ago I figured I'd eventually move into a house, but odds are higher now that I might invest in a condo instead.

[king10]

The fixtures store moved out the first week of april to a location in burlington. Perhaps we see some action now.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

To Burlington? Good riddance!

[Crapht]

Really wish this one became something

[lachlanholmes]

Originally Posted by Crapht

Really wish this one became something

Agree but the developer is not having good luck with the City on his other (very reasonable project, Harbour Condos) and I can't blame him for taking his time on this as such. It can't be reassuring for an investor to be denied 11 storeys next to a GO station, certainly questions how willing we (or City Hall) are to accept development.

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by HamiltonForward

Agree but the developer is not having good luck with the City on his other (very reasonable project, Harbour Condos) and I can't blame him for taking his time on this as such. It can't be reassuring for an investor to be denied 11 storeys next to a GO station, certainly questions how willing we (or City Hall) are to accept development.

I have not agreed with all tall buildings in the city as proposed. King and Queen for example I hate regardless of height because the design we've seen does not interact with the street at all.

But this 11 storey denial is the most insane thing I have ever witnessed. Multiple developments denied side by side immediately beside a deserted Go station. All the while the city is yelling at the province for not giving us enough Go service.

[drpgq]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

I have not agreed with all tall buildings in the city as proposed. King and Queen for example I hate regardless of height because the design we've seen does not interact with the street at all.

But this 11 storey denial is the most insane thing I have ever witnessed. Multiple developments denied side by side immediately beside a deserted Go station. All the while the city is yelling at the province for not giving us enough Go service.

Yeah we really need the province to override the city right beside GO stations (and LRT stops).

[johnnyhamont]

Originally Posted by HamiltonForward

Agree but the developer is not having good luck with the City on his other (very reasonable project, Harbour Condos) and I can't blame him for taking his time on this as such. It can't be reassuring for an investor to be denied 11 storeys next to a GO station, certainly questions how willing we (or City Hall) are to accept development.

Since Harbour condos have now been approved at LPAT, have there been any developments towards moving this project forward?

[The Gore]

Going to Public Meeting of the Planning Committee; City of Hamilton on February 16th

[SteelTown]

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings...nglish&Item=23

City staff are recommended approval for this project.

This project includes the underground car lift.

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by SteelTown

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings...nglish&Item=23

City staff are recommended approval for this project.

This project includes the underground car lift.

123 bicycle parking spaces for 123 units. I love it!