Posted Nov 30, 2008, 7:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Hammer, Ontario
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I have no problem with the city spending money, even if it is a lot of money, as long as it is spent wisely. Spending an estimated $70-80 million (in 2005 I saw figures in the mid 40 million range which only shows it's likely to increase as the project continues) while not even maintaining the heritage features a poor decision. Not only that but the building is still half as big as they need, and far from Lister. At least the city center is larger than they need and directly across from Lister.
I think it's a no-brainer locating to City Center considering the location and the potential the building has.
As for credibility in enforcing the preservation of heritage features, I think the only thing they can do is sell it to an organization or developer with vested interests that would do the renovation properly.
There has been so much optimistic news lately, we just need some of it to come to fruition!
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