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PaperSun · #**821** Posted **Sep 7, 2023, 1:01 PM**

Not sure if this was discussed before, but it looks like there will be a little store in the Mac building. From their site they say its a cashierless grocery where you use an app to enter the store.

TheRitsman · #**822** Posted **Sep 7, 2023, 2:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by PaperSun

Not sure if this was discussed before, but it looks like there will be a little store in the Mac building. From their site they say its a cashierless grocery where you use an app to enter the store.

I had figured there would be some kind of retail component here even though it wasn't mentioned in the site plan. McMaster loves restaurants and retail on it's campus. I always joke that McMaster has the best selection of franchise coffee in the city. There's a Williams, Second Cup, I think 3 or 4 Tim Hortons and I believe 2 Starbucks on Campus. Not to mention a couple other cafes run by students.

thomax · #**823** Posted **Sep 8, 2023, 12:46 PM**

9/1/2023 by Joe, on Flickr

Hawrylyshyn · #**824** Posted **Sep 8, 2023, 12:55 PM**

Looking good!

matt602 · #**825** Posted **Sep 8, 2023, 6:04 PM**

Wow. For a building that isn't actually that tall, it looks absolutely MASSIVE from the street. Could be because the main entrance is right at the busiest corner with virtually no setback. Really helps set the big city vibe.

thomax · #**826** Posted **Sep 9, 2023, 1:12 PM**

2011 vs. 2023

Google Street View

9/3/2023 by Joe, on Flickr

It's quite cool to think that there is still at least one more Mac building that is going to squeeze it's way into that second photo.

King&James · #**827** Posted **Sep 9, 2023, 2:07 PM**

....and perhaps up to four more builds in total in that exact shot. Wonder who owns the Bay/Main Site (sure they could make a bit more off their surface parking lot!

Love the before/after photo btw - thanks

TheRitsman · #**828** Posted **Sep 9, 2023, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by King&James

....and perhaps up to four more builds in total in that exact shot. Wonder who owns the Bay/Main Site (sure they could make a bit more off their surface parking lot!

Love the before/after photo btw - thanks

Isn't that just owned by Darko?

Also someone mentioned that they heard McMaster bought the lot at Market and Bay?

zeroday · #**829** Posted **Sep 12, 2023, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by King&James

....and perhaps up to four more builds in total in that exact shot. Wonder who owns the Bay/Main Site (sure they could make a bit more off their surface parking lot!

Love the before/after photo btw - thanks

Can someone explain where and what builds are coming to this location...I haven't been keep up to date, and would love to know..

Thanks

King&James · #**830** Posted **Sep 12, 2023, 4:40 PM**

From the picture above, there are four sites that will and could have proposals

1) directly left (south) of Homewood Suites is a mystery to me, surface lot ready to go
2) directly right (north) on Homewood Suites and left of Phase 1 of Mac is Phase 2 / Second Tower of Mac - not sure when that will start
3) Vrancor Tower, West of Mac Phase 1 Tower currently U/C
4) Surface lot on south east corner of Bay and King, perhaps owned by Mac as well (used to be the Board of Ed parking lot, and now I guess it is for Mac's School of Medicine.

zeroday · #**831** Posted **Sep 12, 2023, 4:45 PM**

Thanks for the detailed breakdown - I live close to Bay and Kind and seen an amazing transformation over the last few years..should really help downtown businesses.

TheHonestMaple · #**832** Posted **Sep 23, 2023, 11:52 PM**

There is a noticeable difference in foot traffic at this intersection ever since the students moved in. And that's only half the expected occupancy when it's done? Good stuff, especially because that intersection used to be a bit weird at times.

ScreamingViking · #**833** Posted **Sep 24, 2023, 4:45 PM**

Amazing what can happen when a city stops fixating on having enough parking lots to satisfy a "need" and starts to realize a downtown is actually a place.

matt602 · #**834** Posted **Sep 24, 2023, 7:16 PM**

I took the B-Line bus kinda later in the evening on Friday night and noticed it was a LOT busier than it used to be at that time, especially between downtown and University Plaza in both directions. Seems to be a lot more movement between the university and downtown now.

TheHonestMaple · #**835** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 5:54 PM**

Taken today.

Berklon · #**836** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 6:54 PM**

Are they laying turf on the roof and a running track?

Gotta say, I thought this we going to look decent from the renders - but it actually turned out better than that. A nice addition.

drpgq · #**837** Posted **Dec 8, 2023, 2:50 AM**

McMaster students say downtown residence building is plagued with problems

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamil...sues-1.7051047

Not really too surprising

Wigs · #**838** Posted **Dec 9, 2023, 1:16 AM**

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While residents were told the building was still under construction when they moved in, they say the conditions are far worse than described and the school isn't doing enough to support them.

"I felt there was so much dishonesty," Galloway said.

McMaster, meanwhile, declined an interview but told CBC it does care about its students and is doing all it can to address issues as soon as possible.

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Issues with mail services, heating and air conditioning.
No access to indoor parking that was promised.
A bug infestation in the laundry room and multiple mouse sightings in the building.
Unauthorized people getting access to the building despite security.
Some rooms had vents missing or vents that were plastered over.
Each floor has its own water cooler in the hallway due to the tap water issue, which CUPE says has led some people to develop rashes and stomach aches.

McMaster spokesperson Wade Hemsworth said water tests last week indicated the building's water system has "total coliforms" in it.

"Rent ranges from $1,375 for a private room in a two-bedroom unit to $2,065 for a 516 sq. ft., one bedroom suite"

This is completely unacceptable! How awful for those Mac students.

TheHonestMaple · #**839** Posted **Dec 9, 2023, 3:10 AM**

To be fair to Mac, 2065 for 520 sq ft 1 bdrm is definitely below market rate for the area. You'd pay closer to 2200 for the same thing at Marquee Residences next door.

Wigs · #**840** Posted **Dec 9, 2023, 9:54 PM**

Marquee doesn't have these issues which makes day to day living horrible for the new residents, particularly Grad students trying to focus on their Master's degree.
They can't even drink the tap water!

I expect higher standards for a building owned by the #5 University in Canada, and according to US News and World Report the #138 globally ranked school out of almost 2,200 ranked in the World.
https://www.usnews.com/education/bes...02196#rankings