Announcing the People's Choice!

Last night we celebrated the Kitchener Great Places Awards honoring outstanding development projects that show a commitment to design excellence and innovation in urban design, sustainability, and heritage conservation. We are very pleased to announce the winner of the People's Choice award: One Young Street!

One Young Street is the first new mass timber building in Waterloo Region with exposed wood columns inside, visible from the street. The building's design pays homage to the historic Mayfair hotel that once stood in its place. One Young Street is a modern landmark in downtown Kitchener, combining the charm and character of a century-old brick and beam building with the conveniences and technology expected in a modern workspace. The project does not include any vehicle parking and has bicycle parking and changeroom facilities in the basement to support active transportation.

Thank you to everyone who voted for the People's Choice award this year! And congratulations to the winners of the draw for $25 downtown dollars: Kim Haynes and Reg Good.

More information about the Great Places Awards, including videos featuring the nominees and winners for each category, can be found at kitchener.ca/GreatPlaces.