mike gohl
I agree. No more ugly bland glass towers in East Harbour! I would also like to see lumber, wood, timber and make Canada a known place for this kind of architecture as well as exploring those kinds of materials you suggested!

Jason Self
Ensure the built form respects the vernacular of the immediate area. Don't build generic condos with glass spandral, instead use brick and other 'home' elements. The public realm is key as is a zero carbon footprint

Gene B
I really agree with this person. Pay attention to the architecture. Please no boring glass towers. Use timber (as was previously suggested), use brick, investigate new materials and new technologies to make the space as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. Pay attention to who will use the place: it should appeal to a wide range of residents (age groups, family structure, income levels, occupations), which in turn will widen the appeal for visitors. To ensure that artists, small independant businesses, retailers and restaurants have a proeminent place, affordability is going to be key.

Someone who lives close by

Variety of styles needed & broadest range possible of the types of commercial uses/tenants. Just standard office towers isn't enough. Commercial at this site is more important than residential.

Transit & Transportation