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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes
It's placed poorly. Not that there are great options, but having the pedway go over the connection between the Casino and Show Lounge would be a better link. More difficult to execute, but just better to be on a vibrant street (Hamilton) and not mid block. Halfway down the block in the Canada Post mail truck dead zone and across the street from two gigantic parkades is going to invite a lot of jaywalking on that fairly busy section of Saskatchewan Drive. Then they'll erect wonderful pedestrian barriers to prevent that and the entry into what should be a very vibrant and awesome addition to the city will be quite the eyesore. Plus it will take everyone an extra few minutes to walk the half block two times.
The design of this area should start outside of the area itself.
I agree with most of the sentiments leaning towards B. It makes the most sense from downtown needs. Although I can see the Globe Theatre wanting more space and building a new venue in the area.
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I am hopeful the Post Office won't be there long. It makes zero sense to be where it is. Mail doesn't come by train anymore. I do not believe they even do mail sorting there anymore so they need a much smaller facility with better highway access. I believe all the mail is trucked to and from Winnipeg for sorting. Having all those delivery trucks parked on prime land makes no sense.
It has big floor plates with potential for conversion to a conventional office building.
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