I think that talk is mostly just a political show. I have not been bothered at all.

There is one corner (end corner of jsq/hilltop) that has two towers going up. I suppose if someone lives right next to that (effects maybe 5 homes max) the noise would be very annoying. The real noise driver comes from the pile driving that typically only lasts a few months and for these two buildings is already complete.

I understand why a select few could be annoyed- I however look forward to the coffee shops/restaurants/grocery stores that are set to open there in the coming year+. Traffic is also a complete non issue. I think the real complaints are coming from those who don’t want new (wealthier/gentrified) people moving in. Which to them is a very fair complaint- but this is what happens in cities and OP just asked for a place to move so I ignored the political/social aspects and provided what I think is a great area to move to both from affordability perspective + proximity to downtown