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Originally Posted by BlackDog204
Do you have any proof to substantiate you claim?
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I’m just relying on Skyscraperpage’s development map and city database. I know they don’t get updated all the time but they at least give you a sense of the number of proposals and developments underway in a given city and their locations. For example, a lot of midrise developments aren’t included in these. They’re pretty limited to buildings over 8-10 storeys. But anecdotally, when you walk around inner city Hamilton you’ll see a lot more cranes in the sky and development underway.
Regarding quality, I suppose that is a bit more subjective, but I’m finding that Hamilton’s developments are utilizing higher quality materials and have overall better built form - more urban. On the topic of quality, I’ll say that Wawanesa tower looks terrific and I’m very hopeful for 300 Saint Mary. On quality, I’m just going off my own tastes and observations - not very scientific.
Anyways, we’ve gotten sidetracked. To bring it back to this thread, a proposal like the Hamilton one would be really exciting, but I’d be really worried about ending up with a giant empty lot. I think a renovation and expansion (like the failed proposal for PP) is less risky.