Neighbourhood Information Meeting, August 24 at 7:00pm

 

A massive development at the former Schneider Meat Factory site will have a huge impact on the area. Is there sufficient parkland/recreation space? What is the impact on the heavily travelled streets (Ottawa and Courtland)?

To view more details see the following application at this link. 

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Application Summary: 

The City of Kitchener has received a Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the subject lands located at 263 & 321-325 Courtland Avenue East, 230 & 240 Palmer Avenue, and 30 Vernon Avenue. The Owner is proposing to comprehensively redevelop the lands into a mixed-use community with residential, commercial, and employment uses. Three existing buildings are proposed to remain, including the six storey office building, the large distribution warehouse building, and the former maintenance garage. The remainder of the buildings are currently being demolished. The existing buildings will be repurposed for a mix of employment uses. New buildings are proposed to range from three storeys along Stirling Avenue South, to five-to-seven storeys along Courtland Avenue East, and between twenty-three and thirty-five storeys along the rail line. In total, approximately 2436 residential units are proposed in various forms throughout the site.