I do not support high rise development around Victoria Park
Jesus - 5 years ago
The proposed site of this building puts forth no historical value and therefore the proposed high rise should go forward without concern from heritage activists. There's no reason why a new building can't stand in harmony with surrounding historical structures. To the argument regarding height, I say it's a downtown centre, what did you expect. To the argument about feeling locked into the park, I say that's rubbish. The project reduces slightly the urban sprawl epidemic, and it increases foot traffic which reduces healthcare taxes. The design is interesting so long as the builders uphold the content of the rendering. The not in my backyard attitude is preposterous, and if we were to live with this philosophy we may as well move to the dessert.
Lila Neumann - 5 years ago
Not sure that I'll enjoy the park anymore if it's surrounded on 3 or more sides by highrises. I'd rather not feel like I'm walking in someone's else's courtyard. Highrises sure, but let's protect the park so it maintains that open, spacious and welcoming feeling. Especially as it's a focus for tourists. Who wants to go to the high rise area when they visit world class European cities? Not many people...most go for the historic areas built on a more human scale with unique architecture. Maybe there's something in that worth thinking about.
Gordon Thorne - 5 years ago
I stand for this redevelopment, we need more business in the downtown core. Please vote yes!
Linda Thomas - 5 years ago
Dear Londoners:
We need to realize that Downtown London needs intensification if we’re going to survive!
London has many shops and restaurants along Richmond Row and festivals in Victoria park that would thrive and grow if more people lived in high rise buildings in the core!
I was born and raised in London and would love to live downtown if there were nice buildings surrounding the park.
Linda Thomas
Rachel Berdan - 5 years ago
I do support higher density housing downtown. I don’t believe that needs to look like high rises around Victoria Park. Boston has height limits on its buildings and another commenter noted that Montreal has figured this out as well.
I moved here from Toronto, where high rises have taken over the waterfront. I left before the scales hat tipped, and I’m glad I did. The condo I lived in (one of the first along the Fort York stretch) had created a wind tunnel so intense that, on a windy day, it was impossible to enter through the front door (and often, the courtyard fountain would spray passers by).
No doubt, a high rise allows for maximum profit for developers. I would love to see a compromise with mid-rise development that ensures the area around the park is still worth living in.
Ben - 5 years ago
Totally different take than what I've seen so far in this discussion. High rise construction is usually boring architecturally, and doesn't add coziness to a streetscape. Mid rise, courtyard, and row houses give similar density to a high rise development, and bring far more community feel to a space. Montreal is one of the densest cities in North America, and barely has any high rises. It's easy to navigate on foot, and housing is relatively affordable. High rises have their place, but they're not the most efficient or effective way of intensifying development in a city.
Rick B. - 5 years ago
I believe the city of London has been too conservative with its building high rises in the downtown core. It’s prides itself on preserving heritage homes. The city needs to grow and modernize. Museums are for preserving heritage not our downtown neighbourhoods. We should support high rise construction downtown!
Rob Brown - 5 years ago
Our city is growing and our downtown needs to start growing along with it. More and more people are coming into London every day, and we need more high rises closer to downtown instead of in the outer limits of the city.
David kuszaj - 5 years ago
I work in highrise construction and live downtown London... Been dreaming of the day where I can walk to work.
Dawn MacDonald - 5 years ago
The park is beautiful, but we need to move more people downtown. It helps eliminate the number of cars driving in and out of the city centre and helps create a more robust community. I understand the reluctance of home owners in the area, but the 'not in my backyard" attitude doesn't help anyone in this situation. More residents in the core and not in the burbs is better for the environment and the community. Living downtown has been a great experience for my family, and I highly encourage London to continue moving forward in this direction.
Dean Smith - 5 years ago
the urban league and Woodfield community association want to keep their elbows sharp at the expense of everyone else in the city
Thom Djikstra - 5 years ago
Finding decent places to park is hard enough as it is. We need to build in the downtown. We keep building outwards and our taxes keep going up because of it!
Bob Thornton - 5 years ago
We need high-rises in our downtown instead of on our farmlands
Shelley Care - 5 years ago
There are plenty of empty parking lots in downtown more suitable for tall buildings. Please let our park have air and sun without the wind tunnels.
I do not support high rise development around Victoria Park
The proposed site of this building puts forth no historical value and therefore the proposed high rise should go forward without concern from heritage activists. There's no reason why a new building can't stand in harmony with surrounding historical structures. To the argument regarding height, I say it's a downtown centre, what did you expect. To the argument about feeling locked into the park, I say that's rubbish. The project reduces slightly the urban sprawl epidemic, and it increases foot traffic which reduces healthcare taxes. The design is interesting so long as the builders uphold the content of the rendering. The not in my backyard attitude is preposterous, and if we were to live with this philosophy we may as well move to the dessert.
Not sure that I'll enjoy the park anymore if it's surrounded on 3 or more sides by highrises. I'd rather not feel like I'm walking in someone's else's courtyard. Highrises sure, but let's protect the park so it maintains that open, spacious and welcoming feeling. Especially as it's a focus for tourists. Who wants to go to the high rise area when they visit world class European cities? Not many people...most go for the historic areas built on a more human scale with unique architecture. Maybe there's something in that worth thinking about.
I stand for this redevelopment, we need more business in the downtown core. Please vote yes!
Dear Londoners:
We need to realize that Downtown London needs intensification if we’re going to survive!
London has many shops and restaurants along Richmond Row and festivals in Victoria park that would thrive and grow if more people lived in high rise buildings in the core!
I was born and raised in London and would love to live downtown if there were nice buildings surrounding the park.
Linda Thomas
I do support higher density housing downtown. I don’t believe that needs to look like high rises around Victoria Park. Boston has height limits on its buildings and another commenter noted that Montreal has figured this out as well.
I moved here from Toronto, where high rises have taken over the waterfront. I left before the scales hat tipped, and I’m glad I did. The condo I lived in (one of the first along the Fort York stretch) had created a wind tunnel so intense that, on a windy day, it was impossible to enter through the front door (and often, the courtyard fountain would spray passers by).
No doubt, a high rise allows for maximum profit for developers. I would love to see a compromise with mid-rise development that ensures the area around the park is still worth living in.
Totally different take than what I've seen so far in this discussion. High rise construction is usually boring architecturally, and doesn't add coziness to a streetscape. Mid rise, courtyard, and row houses give similar density to a high rise development, and bring far more community feel to a space. Montreal is one of the densest cities in North America, and barely has any high rises. It's easy to navigate on foot, and housing is relatively affordable. High rises have their place, but they're not the most efficient or effective way of intensifying development in a city.
I believe the city of London has been too conservative with its building high rises in the downtown core. It’s prides itself on preserving heritage homes. The city needs to grow and modernize. Museums are for preserving heritage not our downtown neighbourhoods. We should support high rise construction downtown!
Our city is growing and our downtown needs to start growing along with it. More and more people are coming into London every day, and we need more high rises closer to downtown instead of in the outer limits of the city.
I work in highrise construction and live downtown London... Been dreaming of the day where I can walk to work.
The park is beautiful, but we need to move more people downtown. It helps eliminate the number of cars driving in and out of the city centre and helps create a more robust community. I understand the reluctance of home owners in the area, but the 'not in my backyard" attitude doesn't help anyone in this situation. More residents in the core and not in the burbs is better for the environment and the community. Living downtown has been a great experience for my family, and I highly encourage London to continue moving forward in this direction.
the urban league and Woodfield community association want to keep their elbows sharp at the expense of everyone else in the city
Finding decent places to park is hard enough as it is. We need to build in the downtown. We keep building outwards and our taxes keep going up because of it!
We need high-rises in our downtown instead of on our farmlands
There are plenty of empty parking lots in downtown more suitable for tall buildings. Please let our park have air and sun without the wind tunnels.