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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
I don't know why they needed this much surface parking in this development. If you look at the site plan, it shows each building has underground parking anyway.
I agree. All they have to do is maximize the underground parking, reduce the amount of surface parking in the development site, and add in some ground level CRUs for "commercial essential services" like a convenience store and a hair salon and they should be ready to go.
CG Group's other big project (Franklin Yards) will include a couple of low rise commercial buildings in addition to the nine large apartment buildings. They just need to apply the same mindset here.
It should be noted that CG Group got away with a surfeit of surface parking with the Franklin Yards. They weren't so lucky here. I guess times have changed.
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When developing, I get it, they want to try and supply parking for atleast 2 per household, but with the underground parking. They can probably cut back on the amount of spaces. The average cost per stall is around $360, but it could be higher. Secondly, I am in agreement with having some commercial element, give people an option of a spot the can walk to.
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