If it is true that building here is just as expensive as Toronto, then I can understand how bland projects like these come about- they have to cut corners somewhere. I do sympathize with your ambition for a higher architectural standard, Chromonaut, I just do not know how we can possibly get there given the economics of building here. Does it mean prioritizing tasteful midrises? enabling different construction methods to make better materials/design pencil out? I don't know. I simply do not like that cheaper 905 markets get higher quality buildings, even if they fall victim to at least some of the pitfalls of modern developments you mentioned.
The best outlook I can muster is that we wait until our market is just as hot as Toronto's, but that isn't realistic and more indicative of a bubble than anything. I struggle to accept that the root of this high cost to build is truly all because of the subterranean rivers and their effects on construction. There has to be a better way around that.
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Steeltowner & Urban Planning Undergrad.
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