Much of the new development planned along the LRT route is mixed-use, blending residential development with shops, offices and other businesses in a pedestrian-friendly mix. … Read More
Landlord Association Urges Caution On Condos
With rising enrolment at Waterloo Region’s university and college campuses, and a growing skyline of new high-rise developments, buying a condo as a student rental … Read More
Boom Time: $1.2 Billion In Building Permits Expected For Downtown Kitchener
Astonishing. Extraordinary. A model for the continent and the world. That’s how Rick Haldenby — a professor of architecture who’s lived near Victoria Park for … Read More
House Sales Return To ‘Normal’ In November
James Craig is quite happy to call November a “normal” month for home sales in Kitchener and Waterloo. Gone are the frenzied conditions of months … Read More
It’s A Bad Bet To Buy An ‘Illegal’ Home, Builders Warn
Home builders worry that as the region grows and house prices soar, buyers may be more tempted to save a few bucks by turning to … Read More
Canadian Home Sales Up 0.9% In October
Canadian home sales in October ticked higher compared with September, the third consecutive monthly increase. The Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday the number of … Read More
Residents Balk At Higher Density Project Next To Heritage Area
Residents are raising questions about a proposed development on the edge of a heritage district that aims to create more residential density. Proposed is a … Read More
Midtown Plan Would See Highrises, Cafés Sprout Along King Street
A new development plan for Kitchener’s Midtown area would transform the area close to Grand River Hospital into one with lots of amenities for cyclists … Read More
Apartments, Townhouses Dominate Latest Kitchener Growth Numbers
Housing is booming in Kitchener, and much of that housing is not detached homes, but apartments and multiple housing. In 2016, Kitchener issued building permits … Read More
Four Tall Towers Proposed On Courtland Avenue Concern Residents
A proposal to build a set of four tall apartment towers with up to 38 storeys each on Courtland Avenue has some area residents worried. … Read More