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.

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

City of Kitchener planning committee approves large development of 760 units at Huron and Strasurg roads. https://t.co/j54qnpmHjX

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.

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

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. 📸

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

#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

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

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

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!

A developer is proposing a 42 floor skyscraper at 200 Victoria Street South. A key feature of this project is an abundance of park space as well as 40% of units being 2 and 3 bedroom condominium units. Follow the discussion here: https://t.co/pJ7Wek2u3P

Approved! Last night the City of Kitchener approved a new developed at 459 Mill Street - directly next to Mill Station - with 1500 rental and condo units, commercial space, a park contained within 5 towers and skyscrapers as high as 44 floors. Thread: https://t.co/Q7yj9cP17j