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Originally Posted by Summerville
Sticking to the same neighborhood, it looks as though 4 Victorian houses on robie and jubilee are being gutted in preparation to be demolished. At least 2 look to be in good condition.
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This is true, but it’s also the case that Robie is a logical thoroughfare for this kind of density. Not an easy circle to square; hard to prevent the heritage losses while adding the density this area very clearly demands at this point.
I do think that there are so many Victorians citywide that are in poor shape, which contribute little heritage value, that the negative heritage impact of developments like this could be offset if even a handful of those shabby buildings were rehabbed. There was a really good renovation on Gottingen Street over the past few months of
this building: the whole facade was stripped bare to add new insulation and windows, then the decorative elements were re-installed, and some new, identical trim was made to replace lost or rotten stuff. It looks excellent now, probably better than ever. It was very extensive.
So this can be done. Imagine 100 vinyl-covered Victorians being given this kind of treatment in high-visibility locations. It would make a real difference.
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