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Originally Posted by raisethehammer
Here's a possible dream scenario for Hamilton:
1. NHL at Copps
2. LRT
3. Sapphire Tower
This city would change forever.
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I agree, #1 & #2 would certainly speed up the revival. To be honest, I don't really care if Sapphire is ever built at 80 or 70 or 50 storeys. IMO, we need to fix up and fill up what we already have before creating a supertall that could possibly steal tenants away from infill projects such as the possible redevelopment of the Federal Bldg, or Trebble Hall or any other historic building.
Before Toronto started with these mega-condo projects, they concentrated on infil which is what Montréal is currently doing as well. Fill in what we have, then worry about mega-condo projects. This way we wont lose our heritage buildings and therefor be able to keep that 'Hamilton Charm' some people move here for.
So MY dream scenerio would be:
1) Infill projects (such as the Connaught)
2) LRT and resulting two-way conversions
3) NHL team @ Copps
I think this will create a crazy demand for urban living in this city, THEN we can start working on mega-condos! ...imo anyway...