Canada's 50 Tallest Proposals - Page 2

MolsonExport · #21 Posted **Mar 13, 2010, 11:21 PM**

some awesome proposals, but I reckon only half or less will see the light of day...all those office towers for Toronto? In the current climate?

niwell · #22 Posted **Mar 13, 2010, 11:57 PM**

^No way for the majority of the officer towers in the next 5 years at least. I wouldn't be surprised to see taller condo proposals before most are even considered to be viable.

WhipperSnapper · #23 Posted **Mar 14, 2010, 12:12 AM**

Yeah both FCP and TD Centre are seeing major renovations, a restaurant is being installed on the BA 2 site, and the new owners of the Front Street Data Centre proposal have expressed publicly that they are not proceeding in the forseeable future.

steveve · #24 Posted **Mar 14, 2010, 1:32 AM**

Great work on the list/thread Ramako!

Alot of the proposals i had never even seen/heard of before! And some of the buildings i was suprised they plan to be in Canada! The architecture is totally different for some of them!

And about the Yonge/Eglington developments going on... its funny how locals to the area hated the idea of the Minto Towers when they were first proposed.... Wait till they see whats about to hit them just by looking at that render!

caltrane74 · #25 Posted **Mar 15, 2010, 10:02 PM**

by me... should be in the construction thread by the end of the week...

kicking absolute into the 11 to 30 thread..

steveve · #26 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 12:12 AM**

Can't wait to see l tower on the list! ^^^

*I noticed on our diagrams page, Number One Bloor is listed for completetion sometime in 2013... Considering Aura is due in 2014 i find it hard to believe considering the units haven't even been sold yet... anyone know where they base the criteria for buildings in general?

jlousa · #27 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 1:13 AM**

Am I the only one disappointed in this thread? I was expecting the top 25 proposals, not the 25 tallest proposals.

Ramako · #28 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 1:21 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlousa

Am I the only one disappointed in this thread? I was expecting the top 25 proposals, not the 25 tallest proposals.

As in top quality? That's pretty subjective, don't you think? How could you quantify that into a list?

caltrane74 · #29 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 1:34 AM**

then every post would have its own 25 best in the country... I guess that would be way to subjective...

jlousa · #30 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 1:48 AM**

I agree the top 25 would be subjective, hence it being a discussion forum. With it being the 25 tallest there is a lot less to discuss, not that there is anything wrong with a 25 tallest list. My opinion is just that tallest ≠ top. Maybe a renaming of the thread would avoid future confusion.

caltrane74 · #31 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 2:59 AM**

Looking at your last post makes me realize how matter of fact the Toronto Forumers are, at least compared to the others here. Really as a hole, with the exception of goodlookin, they do not engage in alot of hypothectical dicussion, whether on this forum or other sub forums on this site.. ...hmmmm also explains why Traynor is such a hardass...

yyzer · #32 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 1:03 PM**

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WhipperSnapper · #33 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 2:22 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlousa

Am I the only one disappointed in this thread? I was expecting the top 25 proposals, not the 25 tallest proposals.

But there's not even one ferris wheel?!?

steveve · #34 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 5:03 PM**

Here's a elevation drawing posted on the "36-44 Eglington Avenue West" thread on UT...

I can't really tell what tower it is but as you can see there are plans for a curved section of the building which should be interesting

!

Dylan Leblanc · #35 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 7:07 PM**

The strange thing about that tower is that it is right smack up against the office building beside it.

Traynor · #36 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 7:19 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Leblanc

The strange thing about that tower is that it is right smack up against the office building beside it.

I believe purchasers of units that also work at 20 Eglinton Ave W. can add a plank from their condo unit to their office for a nominal cost.

Best commute ever!

WhipperSnapper · #37 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 7:51 PM**

like the fire escapes at District Lofts

steveve · #38 Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 8:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traynor

I believe purchasers of units that also work at 20 Eglinton Ave W. can add a plank from their condo unit to their office for a nominal cost.

Best commute ever!

AHAHA!

Like in those commercials they used to have on tv!!

steveve · #39 Posted **Mar 18, 2010, 1:44 AM**

From Urban Toronto:

Number One Bloor Launch Coming Next Week?

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CP24 is reporting that Great Gulf will be launching Number One Bloor next Thursday. A corner that's gone through three owners and at least three previous designs, we hope this time it actual works out.

As this picture from forum member urbandreamer shows the tent is up and the launch is ready to go. All Urban Toronto needs is an invitation. BTW CP24, the model you showed is of Aura, another condo that's just started construction.

urbandreamer · #40 Posted **Mar 19, 2010, 3:17 AM**

^I just modified my photo tonight for fun: