This is not acceptable, another architectural-less building obstructing the views of many, many historic property owners all while increasing the footprint of a utility/property investor like Fortis is NOT in the best interest of the City of St. John's. This development would, in my opinion, hinder residential property values in the downtown Heritage area, an area with very strict rules that should be enforced on the proposed structures.

This is a great idea in my opinion. It will bring more people and business to the downtown core and add to our wonderful city. Bringing more offces to the downtown region is a great idea. some times you need to make way for the new to save the old. this would bring more people and revenue to the existing downtown shops and offces. We need to make way for progress while we have the chance. hindering such progress will be our economic downfall.
Lets go ahead with this before all we have left is a very aged downtown core and infrastructure.
Make way for the new to save the old..

Chris suley

I am against this proposal. Once Fortis gets approval there would be no basis for refusing other, similar proposals. So we end up with most of the harbourfront dominated by 15 storey glass boxes which will be seen in the same light as Atlantic Place in 20 years (after the oil and the oil companies are gone). We then need more road access for all the office workers and the only alternative would be our very own Gardiner Expressway leading from Pitts Memorial Drive, along the waterfront, to all the glass boxes. When the oil is gone many of the new buildings will be vacant eyesores.
I think this is backward thinking. Maritime cities with historic architecture have something which will attract tourists and residents forever. Glass boxes repel them. Do you see any in those award winning ads for tourism? No. You see the old style colourful houses. Just ask Torontonians what they think of the Gardiner Expressway or the overdevelopment of their waterfront.

I believe they should be allowed to build, but not in the way proposed. I really like the idea of the outdoor atrium and retail space. However, the look of the building is uninspired. I'm sure they could come up with a design that would add to the skyline instead of another cookie cutter glass box