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Originally Posted by Ottawacurious
Listened to a bunch of it. Highlights.
All rentals. Likely starting on double stacked townhouses first. Likely late 2027 but more likely early 2028. Entire project takes 2 yrs to build. All wood construction.
The half depth underground parking was also interesting. It's only about 6' underground. They don't expect to hit bedrock at that level. Then the will build a 1 floor townhouse that has a front yard and back yard. Then a 2 story town house ontop. They are aiming for families. The underground garages (one under three of the townhouses) will have three access points to walk into. One entrance exit for cars shared by the 'tower' (turn left vs turn right). Only one level of parking for either garage.
Far too many ppl concerned about the elm trees. Construction company vows to plant mature trees for whatever must be removed. They want to maintain the nuns walk and ensure the public use it.
Didn't hear anyone raise concern about demolishing the chapel. They are hoping for the remaining convent to be restaurant or café. The remainder being converted office space.
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Watched the presentation part and better understand what you were saying. The semi buried parking is an interesting way of doing it, keeping costs low and making for a unique project.
I like the one drive lane that ends at the parking entrances at the very edge of the site. Mostly pedestrian otherwise. Larger units, many of them with doors to the outside.
I would preferred more traditional architecture and maybe red brick so the Convent can stand out. And of course, wish they kept the entire convent. I do appreacaite the "ghost walls" to mark where the chapel was.
Happy to hear the convent's main level will be used as restaurant space. Hope they maintian as much of the interior heritage as possible.