Residents raise concerns over proposed 44-storey tower at former CTV Kitchener station [Video]

A developer is hoping to put a 44-storey tower of rental apartments across from Grand River Hospital in Kitchener.

It would be built at the former longtime home of CTV Kitchener but people living on the quiet streets nearby say they need some questions answered first.

There’s already a 25-storey building under construction at the corner of King and Pine streets. The new tower is projected to have 455 apartment units.

“It’s right by the hospital…across the street [and] in Kings Street’s artery,” said Stephen Litt, chief development officer of Vive Developments. “I couldn’t think of a better spot for housing in the City Kitchener for sure.”

Map of 864 King Street West in Kitchener. (Source: MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture)The developer says this location, which is right along the LRT line, is perfect for a major housing development.

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