KIWI Condos on King William | ? | 14 fl | Complete

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by LRTfan

it's 450 metres from Ferguson to John - a 4-5 min walk. If someone doesn't think 4 min on foot is close enough, I don't know what to say

It isn't. I live in the area and walk that route a lot. It's 5 min if you're walking very quickly. If you're starting at the beginning of restaurant row at King William/James, that will take at least 7-8 Minutes...

Again, I'm not discounting the project. I'm making note of the constant ads that would pop up on my social media page that said, "Live on Restaurant Row". It's a bit misleading is all I'm saying.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

It isn't. I live in the area and walk that route a lot. It's 5 min if you're walking very quickly. If you're starting at the beginning of restaurant row at King William/James, that will take at least 7-8 Minutes...

Again, I'm not discounting the project. I'm making note of the constant ads that would pop up on my social media page that said, "Live on Restaurant Row". It's a bit misleading is all I'm saying.

You're quibbling over minutes though. 5 mins vs. 15 or 20 is a big deal. 5 vs. 7-8 not so much.

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

You're quibbling over minutes though. 5 mins vs. 15 or 20 is a big deal. 5 vs. 7-8 not so much.

I'm not. I'm just saying it's not right at your doorstep.... as advertised.

[LRTfan]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

I'm not. I'm just saying it's not right at your doorstep.... as advertised.

King William is a good walking street, and will only get better with the new park coming at Catharine/King William and this new condo. It's exactly a 5-min walk at a slow pace from this condo to the start of the resto district.

[LRTfan]

I don't know how to extract the image from this document, but there is a different rendering of this project here:

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings...umentId=187823

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by LRTfan

I don't know how to extract the image from this document, but there is a different rendering of this project here:

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings...umentId=187823

It looks the same to me, just presented in the bright light of day from the north-east angle. The white wasn't as obvious or as striking as in this one:

Originally Posted by atnor

http://imgur.com/bmsn7k7

Took this from an ad for this development on Instagram.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by LRTfan

I don't know how to extract the image from this document, but there is a different rendering of this project here:

https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings...umentId=187823

You're welcome

Also it's amazing how much trees can obstruct a view, you barely even realize the current building is there.. pesky trees..

[TheRitsman]

Holy Jesus. THAT is why you approve things like this. Property taxes would increase by more than 35X.

[Crapht]

That's not the KiWi lot. It's across the street on the southeast corner.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by Crapht

That's not the KiWi lot. It's across the street on the southeast corner.

Ahh okay that makes a lot more sense - I couldn't figure out why they were going to demolish this building hehe..

[king10]

Kind has a Miami vibe to it. I like it.

On a side note yes property tax revenue would increase dramatically but 80% of the increase is granted back to the owner(over 6 to 10 years) as a reward for developing the brownfield property and increasing the tax base. The owner gets a rebate of over $4.8M on his/her increased property tax assessment. Programs like this are overlooked when people comment that City Hall actively thwarts development.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by king10

Kind has a Miami vibe to it. I like it.

I'm all for the miami vibe - this and the building by the new park - love that bright white look

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by king10

Kind has a Miami vibe to it. I like it.

On a side note yes property tax revenue would increase dramatically but 80% of the increase is granted back to the owner(over 6 to 10 years) as a reward for developing the brownfield property and increasing the tax base. The owner gets a rebate of over $4.8M on his/her increased property tax assessment. Programs like this are overlooked when people comment that City Hall actively thwarts development.

Based on what I've read and continue to read in this forum, I think most posters are annoyed with the building height issue, more so than actual development and builds. The City does encourage development, it's definitely misleading for posters to see that they discourage it. The height issue is something they still haven't figured out.

[king10]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

Based on what I've read and continue to read in this forum, I think most posters are annoyed with the building height issue, more so than actual development and builds. The City does encourage development, it's definitely misleading for posters to see that they discourage it. The height issue is something they still haven't figured out.

Ya I can see that. A little bit of a different issue, outright development versus height. Hopefully we can keep building higher in the core.

[King&James]

Time will tell... if it sells out, awesome , let's hope it encourages others to fill in the parking lots along KW with residential, retail and below grade or tucked away deck parking (need some for the retail and theatre).

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by King&James

Time will tell... if it sells out, awesome , let's hope it encourages others to fill in the parking lots along KW with residential, retail and below grade or tucked away deck parking (need some for the retail and theatre).

I agree with this.

[hamilton23]

There's a sign on Catherine St pointing in the direction of the Kiwi Sales centre. It has a price point on it and it's an indication that they have started selling.

[HamiltonBoyInToronto]

Just drove by and they have a sales office on site

[King&James]

Approved by council.

https://twitter.com/JasonThorne_RPP/...099092993?s=19

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by King&James

Approved by council.

https://twitter.com/JasonThorne_RPP/...099092993?s=19

Yes, they are currently taking wait list reservations to purchase units in the future.