75 James Street South | 108 m | 34 fl | Under Construction - Page 25

StEC · #**481** Posted **Nov 8, 2023, 12:19 AM**

Will we ever see that nasty looking YMCA ever torn down and replaced? Maybe a new modern YMCA in the podium with a beautiful tower above?

brandensimon560 · #**482** Posted **Nov 8, 2023, 2:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by StEC

Will we ever see that nasty looking YMCA ever torn down and replaced? Maybe a new modern YMCA in the podium with a beautiful tower above?

The downtown YMCA won’t be torn down and not going to replaced but the Downtown YMCA is undergoing part of renovation which will see the new convert the aquatics office to a Universal Change Room it will have accessibility washroom and will include 10 new privacy stalls. In addition, a shower will be placed on deck and a new aquatics office area. Construction will be beginning on Nov 21 and it will be finished on February 1, 2024

LikeHamilton · #**483** Posted **Jan 19, 2024, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by StEC

Will we ever see that nasty looking YMCA ever torn down and replaced? Maybe a new modern YMCA in the podium with a beautiful tower above?

See:

YMCA seeks to replace downtown Hamilton building at end of ‘life cycle’

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...4#post10124254

Berklon · #**484** Posted **Jan 19, 2024, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

See:

YMCA seeks to replace downtown Hamilton building at end of ‘life cycle’

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...4#post10124254

I'm sure people who bought units at 75 James Condo which are on the 6th floor or higher and facing south are concerned about their future views now.

Chronamut · #**485** Posted **Jan 19, 2024, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

I'm sure people who bought units at 75 James Condo which are on the 6th floor or higher and facing south are concerned about their future views now.

Pretty sure they shoulda factored that in before they moved there. I mean we've all been saying it should be rebuilt for years.

Hawrylyshyn · #**486** Posted **Jan 19, 2024, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

I'm sure people who bought units at 75 James Condo which are on the 6th floor or higher and facing south are concerned about their future views now.

On the flipside, maybe people will be happy to see the Y moved and not have to live right next door

Berklon · #**487** Posted **Jan 20, 2024, 4:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chronamut

Pretty sure they shoulda factored that in before they moved there. I mean we've all been saying it should be rebuilt for years.

Yeah, but really - no matter what condo you buy and wherever the location - you should always look at the chance of something being built right in front of your view.

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Originally Posted by Hawrylyshyn

On the flipside, maybe people will be happy to see the Y moved and not have to live right next door

I'm sure they want to have their cake and eat it too.. ie. replace the Y with something small.

GeneralLea · #**488** Posted **Jan 22, 2024, 9:50 PM**

This was taken yesterday (NOT by me). I believe this might be from a forumer...but I dont know who. This image really illustrated the size of this project....part of me can't wait to see this in person in spring.

75 James condo construction by Joe, on Flickr

In any case, this is getting big!

ScreamingViking · #**489** Posted **Jan 22, 2024, 10:33 PM**

I was driving down Main yesterday and it was down to one lane at Bay, probably due to a water main fix? Anyway, when stopped at the traffic light and looking to the right of 25 Main W. (BDC building) behind the steeple of St. Paul's, this is now appearing quite substantial. And it's still got a long way to go before being topped out.

StEC · #**490** Posted **Jan 22, 2024, 10:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

See:

YMCA seeks to replace downtown Hamilton building at end of ‘life cycle’

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...4#post10124254

Most excellent news, all I had to do was ask lol! What other property do you want me to ask about maybe I have a superpower I never knew about.

ScreamingViking · #**491** Posted **Jan 23, 2024, 2:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by StEC

Most excellent news, all I had to do was ask lol! What other property do you want me to ask about maybe I have a superpower I never knew about.

I'll have to think about Hamilton properties, though there be many.

At the moment, some vibes about the Big O would help relieve bullchit in the Canada forum's stadium thread.

Chronamut · #**492** Posted **Jan 23, 2024, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by StEC

Most excellent news, all I had to do was ask lol! What other property do you want me to ask about maybe I have a superpower I never knew about.

the lot where zellers was, and the lot where robinsons was. Oh and the tivoli lot for shits and giggles.

GO, let's see just how good you are

also can't wait to see something go where that old hotel used to be, in front of the LIUNA brick building - that spot always feels so bare... esp. with the bus station in front of it..

but it'll need to be classy - after all - the hamilton gentleman's club is right next door on the corner after all. hur hur yes yes quite *puffs cigar and plays darts*

brandensimon560 · #**493** Posted **Feb 17, 2024, 6:43 PM**

February 14

Beedok · #**494** Posted **Feb 19, 2024, 12:49 AM**

Beefy girl.

Very impressive.

ScreamingViking · #**495** Posted **Mar 11, 2024, 6:36 PM**

The tallest portion on the west flank looks like it's a couple floors above the first step down, unless I got the steps wrong. That should put it at 22 storeys (?), and it should rise fast now. If I have the steps confused it's probably about 17 floors now. It appeared to be taller than St. Paul's spire on the weekend.

Sorry no photos -- this was just from a few glances while driving down the Sherman Access earlier today.

TheHonestMaple · #**496** Posted **Mar 11, 2024, 6:40 PM**

Don't think it's quite that tall, it's about here,

ScreamingViking · #**497** Posted **Mar 11, 2024, 6:53 PM**

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Don't think it's quite that tall, it's about here

Then I misjudged. Getting to the halfway point!

Chronamut · #**498** Posted **Mar 12, 2024, 4:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Then I misjudged. Getting to the halfway point!

But WHEEN will they develop that PARK?

King&James · #**499** Posted **Mar 12, 2024, 2:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chronamut

But WHEEN will they develop that PARK?

That would be a very pretty view for that beautiful (but not very deep), church! Perhaps the underground YMCA could be considered

Chronamut · #**500** Posted **Mar 12, 2024, 6:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by King&James

That would be a very pretty view for that beautiful (but not very deep), church! Perhaps the underground YMCA could be considered

My mind just went to a really weird place when you said that - picturing the "underground" on king william with the ymca in it lol..

but yes.. that poor cursed church.. or maybe it's the curse of God for desecrating the church lol..

also the "park" sorta feels like they took it from main street by the bus station there near john. (off image on the right one block up)