Comment 89654

By Cooler Heads (anonymous) | Posted June 20, 2013 at 15:40:31 in reply to Comment 89638


Yes, Blanchard did demolish the Canada Permanent Building in 1999. But he’s also had a hand in developing/restoring three other heritage buildings on that corner. Let’s be fair here.

In terms of the compromise, wouldn’t you agree that preserving some of the buildings is better than nothing?

And your claim that other developers in the Gore have done so without city money is factually incorrect. Just take a look at the dozens and dozens of incentive programs (loans/grants) the city offers to downtown developers:

http://www.investinhamilton.ca/downtown/financial-incentive-programs/

I’m not saying I agree with all of Blanchard’s actions – I’m just saying this issue is many shades of grey and it’s being treated as black and white.


I’m not saying I agree with all of Blanchard’s actions – I’m just saying this issue is many shades of grey and it’s being treated as black and white.

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