Canada's Top 15 Proposals.

[WhipperSnapper]

I was wondering if 2012 was an accurate completion date. 1 bloor east has nearly sold out, and they're demolishing the buildings in january. Will this actually take 4 years to complete?

They are many, many months away from getting the necessary approvals for breaking ground. I'd expect an interim parking lot to be developed

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by goodlookin'

They are many, many months away from getting the necessary approvals for breaking ground. I'd expect an interim parking lot to be developed

Why would they build a parking lot if they plan on building in September?

Doesn't seem to make sense...

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by yyzer

preliminary rendering found by metroboi nay over at SSC....not bad, looks kind of euro....

Hyatt Regency Toronto Airport...

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by TheAlmightyFuzzy

Achivis, you just beat me to posting the rendering :p

Oh well...here's the other one from HP's website:



I really like how the podium curves to match the sidewalk.

In Yorkville....

[LeftCoaster]

How has this thread turned from "the 15 tallest proposals in the country" to "mid sized proposals in the GTA"??

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

How has this thread turned from "the 15 tallest proposals in the country" to "mid sized proposals in the GTA"??

It says Canada's Top proposals....it's pretty subjective and has never been updated by moderators..

So post away....

Here is something a little taller in Yorkville...

Originally Posted by TheAlmightyFuzzy

And now, continuing with the trend of naming condos after world class cities, The Conservatory Group brings to you:

milanresidences.ca/

Nice tower though, and since it is in Yorkville I must assume this is the recently proposed condo tower for the Canadian Tire land site.

[LeftCoaster]

I dont really care, infact I like seeing all the projects proposed... but it does say "Canada's Top 15 Proposals"

Maybe we should make a seperate thread for all proposal announcements... it would be nice to see some of the smaller projects around the country out of towners would normally miss.

[AndrewJ3D]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I dont really care, infact I like seeing all the projects proposed... but it does say "Canada's Top 15 Proposals"

Maybe we should make a seperate thread for all proposal announcements... it would be nice to see some of the smaller projects around the country out of towners would normally miss.

I would update the top list but I was banned remember?

[Canadian Mind]

Originally Posted by AndrewJ3D

I would update the top list but I was banned remember?

<3 Asians man.

[caltrane74]

Ok ..I think there is a general proposal thread...

I'll put all this GTA stuff in that thread.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by thryve

From the architectsAlliance website:

Four Seasons Toronto, definelty one of Canada's Top Proposals....

set to begin next month.

Can't wait.

[WhipperSnapper]

Four Seasons Toronto, definelty one of Canada's Top Proposals

not with the bunker facing Bay Street (it's Yorkville so where the fuck is the retail?)

[vanman]

^Very classy looking buildings but I agree with you about the base.

[Calgarian]

Why cant Calgary get some of this contemporary architecture? It's all PoMo.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by vanman

^Very classy looking buildings but I agree with you about the base.

Trust me you don't need a retail base in this part of Yorkville. This wall works well here because all the new retail will be built facing Yorkville St, not Bay Street.

This area of Yorkville is currently quite dead. And the FS can't be expected to load all of the slack of bringing life to the place.

[caltrane74]

This week I put on my investigative reporter hat and went for a stroll around the soon-to-be ghost town that is Roy's Square. I wanted to see how the businesses were coping with being kicked out and what their plans for the future were. In case you missed it, Roy's Square at Yonge and Bloor is going to be completely destroyed to make way for the behemoth that is 1 Bloor.

As expected, no one was happy about moving and some were quite depressed about it, but overall I was glad to see that most of the businesses will be living on in some form or another elsewhere in the city.

For a (somewhat) complete list of the businesses of Roy's Square and their fates, keep reading after the jump.

Businesses that are definitely relocating:

Biryani House - Possibly the best cheap Indian food in the city, Biryani House is moving to 15 Hayden St. This makes me very, very happy.

Marco's Shoe Repair - Get your Birkenstock's re-soled at 890a Church St.

YWCA Store - New location opening uptown at 81 St Clair East.

Falafel House - Shawarma now being served in their new location across the street on Yonge.

Super Discount Plus - Where else can you buy a used fax machine and Mach3 Razor refills? New location will be opening at 558 Yonge St.

Mudo - Yonge Street fashionistas can now shop at 660 Yonge.

Toby's - Grab some wings and beer at their new location at Bathurst and College.

Silver 4U - Moving to 913 Yonge.

Egyptian Psychic - She saw this one coming and secured a lease at Yonge + Yorkville.

Roy's Square Dry Cleaners - Moving to 25 Hayden

Lunch Break Mediterranean Food - Moving to 760 Yonge St.

Nails by Annie - Moving out to Kingston Road

Electronic Watch Service Centre - Moving up the street to 50 Cumberland.

Businesses that would like to relocate but have yet to secure a lease elsewhere:

City Optical - When I think of Yonge and Bloor this shop with its enormous and some would say hideous signage is the first thing that comes to mind. They are expecting to secure a location somewhere in the Bay and Bloor area.

The Salad House - Still looking for a new location.

Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine - Still looking for a new location.

Popeyes Fried Chicken - Mmmm fried chicken.

Businesses that are shutting down altogether:

Harvey's - Rest assured Harvey's fans, there is not a conspiracy to remove all Harvey's from the downtown core as a new location is said to be coming to Yonge and Dundas.

Mr Sub - Already emptied out. I think if you look hard enough you might be able to find another Mr. Sub downtown...

Felix & Norton - Already emptied out.

Smoke and News - After 14 years in this location they will be shutting down as they cannot afford to lease another space in the area.

Coffee Coffee - Already emptied out.

Roy's Garden Chinese Cuisine - Closing after 14 years in business.

Hyart Gallery and Custom Framing - Closing down but the owner said he will still operate his business out of his own house.

Japan and Korea House - Already emptied out.

Currency Exchange - Tourists will have to go elsewhere to get our almighty dollar as this place is already emptied out.

Ritz Carribean Food - Already emptied out but other locations are in the area like 606 Yonge.

New York New York Accessories and Body Piercing - Get something weird pierced at their other locations - Queen West and Sheridan Mall (North York) as this place is shutting down.

Zulu fashion Accessories - Already closed.

Caffery Van Horne - Already closed.

Also worth mentioning that The Shoe Company and the other businesses in the section south of Roy's Square and north of Hayden street (including The Naval Club) have another 7 months before they will have to vacate.

from blogto.com

[WhipperSnapper]

Trust me you don't need a retail base in this part of Yorkville. This wall works well here because all the new retail will be built facing Yorkville St, not Bay Street.

Minto Yorkville and The Regency both have retail facing Bay instead of Yorkville so I really don't know what you're talking about.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by goodlookin'

Minto Yorkville and The Regency both have retail facing Bay instead of Yorkville so I really don't know what you're talking about.

Yeah, good point except you forget both of those projects are on the "hot side" of Yorkville (i.e west side of Bay Street)

Four Seasons is breaking new ground by finally giving the spur to development needed to the dead zone on the East side of Bay street on Yorkville and Cumberland avenues. Let see what happens now.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by maestro

unfortunately, gonna have to wait for more info (online)

http://www.toronto.ca/planning/developme...dential_monthly_report_december_2007.pdf


!

old four seasons will be demo'd

Replaced by towers 58 Stories and 48 Stories.

The Yorkville Skyline continues its march upwards to the sky.

[LordMandeep]

thats a huge demolition.

The four seasons is a rather large bulky 31 stories high.