Hastings Update

We've settled on a design company by the name of Sculpin Fish Design who have provided us with a basic layout. Now begins the process of permits, construction and kitchen design. The plan is to spread out the construction over three phases. The first phase involves getting the building ship-shape. During the second phase, we will build more refrigerated storage and a much needed larger kitchen. The final phase will see a new store.
I just noticed a new Vespa store a couple of blocks to the east at Clark, which is where Gourmet Warehouse just doubled their store space. It would be great to see a bakery open nearby.

We met with the building inspector, property use inspector and kitchen designer this week. All of the comments were positive and encouraging. Everybody I speak to is excited for us and happy to see something new in the neighbourhood.

I spent some time looking at microfiche records at city hall earlier in the week. I've discovered a ramp underneath the front steps and a more detailed facade that we all hope is still underneath the metal cladding on the front of the building. I also dated the building back to 1923, the same year the cenotaph was built in Victory Square. It's a great photo (1925) of Victory Square. Notice the the original courthouse in the background, and the recently planted trees.