Category: development

Neighbourhood meeting for King Street and Pine Street redevelopment

July 18, 2021

There are plans to re-develop the corner of King/Pine Street across from Grand River Hospital (on what is basically an empty parking lot). The development requires rezoning approval. The proposed building is 26 floors primarily residential with commercial on the main floor. CANTIRO, the current owners of 890-900 King Street West, would like to invite you to … More Neighbourhood meeting for King Street and Pine Street redevelopment

Is participation in city-led planning processes a waste of time?

July 8, 2021

Guest post from Carl Simpson & Anna-Marie Larsen who have been doing a great deal of communication, coordination, navigation and engagement with neighbours and the City of Waterloo on the ODC development, Spurline Common by Reid’s Homes (corner of Moore & Roger). You can find previous posts from 2017 & 2018 about the development here. … More Is participation in city-led planning processes a waste of time?

Neighbourhood Development Committee Meets with City of Kitchener to Raise Local Traffic Concerns

June 30, 2021

Over the past year or so we have heard lots of comments about the traffic situation in Mt. Hope/Breithaupt/Midtown, particularly due to the fact there has been a lot of development in our neighbourhood and residents are not sure about the impact this is having on the neighbourhood currently, and what impact it will have … More Neighbourhood Development Committee Meets with City of Kitchener to Raise Local Traffic Concerns

Development proposal for 152 Shanley Street and Public Meeting

May 11, 2021

Mark you calendar for another online Public Consultation meeting regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application by Shannondale Developments for 152 Shanley Street. The application is requesting relief from setbacks, parking and density requirements to permit an 8 storey building, including an internal parking structure, rooftop amenity terrace and a total of 172 … More Development proposal for 152 Shanley Street and Public Meeting

Tiny homes, laneway homes and additional dwelling units in Kitchener

March 27, 2021

The City of Kitchener’s Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee will be holding a virtual public meeting on April 19th at 7 pm. “Additional Dwelling Units” is on the agenda, which refers to coach houses, backyard homes, laneway suites or tiny homes. You can watch the meeting through kitchener.ca/watch.   If you wish to make either verbal or written … More Tiny homes, laneway homes and additional dwelling units in Kitchener