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Curious how the Kitchener skyline is changing? WRConnected member ZEBuilder has drafted up an updated 3D model. The highest skyscraper will be 57 floors.

Green denotes a completed building, yellow under construction, orange is approved and blue + pink show proposed projects.

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Beautiful asset the @CityKitchener has here! Glad they're still using despite no ice.

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Queensmount Arena, Kitchener, Ont. What a beautiful old barn.

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City of Kitchener planning committee approves large development of 760 units at Huron and Strasurg roads.

https://t.co/j54qnpmHjX

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Press F for skyscraper. On Monday, the City of Kitchener approved one of the largest projects in the Region of Waterloo. At 55 floors it is set to introduce over 620 new housing units to the market upon completion, contributing to lower housing costs as supply steadily increases.

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Is Preston Springs Hotel finally getting a makeover?

A new 3 tower proposal for the site has been submitted by Architecture Unfolded and @urban_agency to hopefully revive the historic and beautiful site.

Head over to WRConnected to share your thoughts! https://t.co/7WlL4zi6ak

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Soon we'll be able to count the floors one by one!

A birds eye view of the Duo Towers at Station Park developed by @VanMarInc and designed by @TurnerFleischer.

Thanks to CP42 for having the nice view. 📸

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There is still time to register for the various Fall 2023 Public Program events put on by @UofTDaniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design! Continuing until November 30th, the events are free and hosted at 1 Spadina Crescent in Toronto. https://t.co/obELIUr6PR

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Vive Development and the City of Kitchener worked together to bring more affordable housing to Kitchener. A project at 332 Charles St was approved at 27 floors (from 17) with the addition of 32 affordable housing units guaranteed at no less than 21 years: https://t.co/VcenVPp6sS

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After sitting as a vacant urban void in downtown Kitchener for around 30 years with numerous proposals stalled by local NIMBY groups, 30-40 Margaret Ave will see 47 new townhouses designed by the prestigious Martin Simmons Sweers and developed by Activa! https://t.co/PUzPDN3K4h

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The City of Kitchener approved 206 Duke East, an 8 floor apartment project. Rising costs have resulted in only 40 of the 100 units being affordable units with the remaining 60 at market rate. If more funding can be acquired they hope to include more. https://t.co/RElboq6tSh

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@berryonline @Twitter @CityKitchener @CanadaMoments @lindayacc Sadly, Berry, not a lot of great alternatives. Hopefully soon, and maybe one from our great region!

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A local developer is proposing a multitower residential project in Cambridge consisting of 8 new apartment buildings (1 to 3 bedroom units) which would inject a total of 1046 new residential units in Waterloo Region. Track the project here! 🌆 https://t.co/BtM9Om2JQM

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Cachet Developments was granted approval for a 127 unit townhouse project at 1000 Dundee Road, Kitchener.

In total, Friday June 30th saw over 1000 new homes approved for construction in Waterloo Region. Kitchener council also approved over 3300 new homes on Monday June 26th.

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Replacing an urban void containing an abandoned gas station and low density commercial, a 17 floor residental building + commercial space has been approved at Highland/Spadina containing 211 one & two bedroom rental units and commercial space. Follow here: https://t.co/5Sr4upiUDa

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Good news Friday™! The City of Kitchener has granted approval for 97 Park Street, a 45 floor residential and commercial skyscraper containing 462 new residential units with 30 being affordable housing. More details and discussion here: https://t.co/pJ7Wek2u3P

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#onstorm #onwx ⚠️ Air Quality Update for Southern Ontario

VALID: 5:15 PM - June 6, 2023

We are continuing to experience very high to unhealthy levels of air pollution this afternoon across Southern Ontario. This is caused by the wildfire smoke from Quebec.

Starting to see the air quality nearing the unhealthy level with the Air Quality Index (AQI) approaching 200+ in parts of the GTA with the worst air quality being reported in the Belleville area currently at 250.

We can't stress this enough, please avoid being outside for extended periods with this poor air quality. It can even have an effect on healthy individuals.

The situation will likely worsen over the next few days as smoke is relentlessly blown into our region from Quebec. Tomorrow morning looks particularly concerning which may make these air quality numbers pale in comparison.

With what will likely be continuing air quality issues, we decided to put together a new air quality map which uses data from https://t.co/DgapwVuIuh and we extrapolate it into an easy-to-read polygon map.

While this isn't perfect, it should help give a good overview of where the worst air quality is located in the region. Let us know what you think. We will be posting this as needed when poor air quality is expected.

- Brennen

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So long, Ziggy's! @VanMarInc and @KirkorArchitect are proposing a 55 floor mix used skyscraper downtown Kitchener at the former Ziggy's Cycle location (417 King West). Containing 622 residential units and 654 square meters of commercial space. Follow here: https://t.co/AapkSrN1pN

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Coming soon? Vive Development is proposing a pair of skyscrapers - 51 and 57 floors - at 50 Borden Ave South (directly beside the LRT station). They proposes 1224 units (1653 bedrooms) and 7,240 square meters of commercial space. Track the progress here: https://t.co/0hh4lGWZ7b

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@pfthurley This likely isn't considered crossing the line. The two are separate other than the service they provide.

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ICYMI: Grand River Transit is currently on strike. All buses and many transit services are not operating. The LRT will continue to operate as it is run by @KeolisNA. Plan accordingly if you plan to travel in the coming days!

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Beginning, Monday, May 1, Grand River Transit buses will not run due to a strike. Customer Service Centres will be closed. ION trains will continue to operate. Visit https://t.co/Iv9jb4GfOY for more information.