London Construction - Development News Thread #1 - Page 140

MrSlippery519 · #**2781** Posted **Oct 11, 2018, 3:50 PM**

You mean like Southdale west of Wonderland which they have torn up portions of a number of times over the past few years between Col Talbot yet still left it 2 lanes for some strange reason.

Yep that is London alright

AbabelleS · #**2782** Posted **Oct 21, 2018, 3:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by rml

you are preaching the truth! nothing but spend and tax. what

a disaster!

it's the same thing over and over again isn't it!

jammer139 · #**2783** Posted **Nov 10, 2018, 12:59 PM**

New floodplain mapping in southwest London may impact development in a big way. Would be great if the article included a map.

https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/new-floodplain-map-may-stall-south-london-development

haljackey · #**2784** Posted **Nov 23, 2018, 6:16 PM**

LFP Longform: Highrise building boom will transform London's skyline

https://lfpress.com/business/local-busin...ding-boom-will-transform-londons-skyline

Djeffery · #**2785** Posted **Nov 25, 2018, 5:24 AM**

While getting the tires changed Saturday, I was browsing through the Business London magazine, and specifically the listing of new construction as well as land deals. Noticed that Tricar recently bought a piece of land on Westdel Bourne for a million and a half dollars or so. I thought it might have been right near the West 5 area and then I looked it up on my phone and the map shows it to be well south of Southdale on the west side of the road. Surely this can't be buying land on spec for a future development all the way down there, well away from anything else, could it? Wonder what they are up to?

BIGGUY2891 · #**2786** Posted **Nov 25, 2018, 9:13 AM**

Just a guess, but their headquarters and storage property is at 3800 Colonel Talbot Road. Perhaps they plan on moving it over to Westdel Bourne. The location on Colonel Talbot is surrounded by residential planning applications, except their property doesn't have any active plans to my knowledge. Should be interesting, but still just guessing.

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Originally Posted by Djeffery

While getting the tires changed Saturday, I was browsing through the Business London magazine, and specifically the listing of new construction as well as land deals. Noticed that Tricar recently bought a piece of land on Westdel Bourne for a million and a half dollars or so. I thought it might have been right near the West 5 area and then I looked it up on my phone and the map shows it to be well south of Southdale on the west side of the road. Surely this can't be buying land on spec for a future development all the way down there, well away from anything else, could it? Wonder what they are up to?

jammer139 · #**2787** Posted **Dec 5, 2018, 11:10 PM**

Province to sell off real estate.

https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/province-unloading-surplus-turf-in-southwestern-ontario

tyeman200 · #**2788** Posted **Dec 8, 2018, 1:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by BIGGUY2891

Just a guess, but their headquarters and storage property is at 3800 Colonel Talbot Road. Perhaps they plan on moving it over to Westdel Bourne. The location on Colonel Talbot is surrounded by residential planning applications, except their property doesn't have any active plans to my knowledge. Should be interesting, but still just guessing.

The company I work for services most of Tricars buildings, and I don't think they have plans on moving. I was there recently dropping off something and the office is pretty new looking, like they reno'ed it. Probably using that property for more condos or something.

Djeffery · #**2789** Posted **Dec 12, 2018, 12:22 AM**

New London Airport hangar for the International Test Pilot School.

Djeffery · #**2790** Posted **Dec 13, 2018, 1:44 AM**

New Hyundai dealership, Dundas east of Veterans Memorial Parkway.

jammer139 · #**2791** Posted **Jan 2, 2019, 11:40 AM**

Secondary plan to be discussed later this month. The future of build up not out policy and increased density downtown at stake. Let's see if this council has a spine. https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/neighbours-fear-development-could-create-victoria-park-fishbowl

haljackey · #**2792** Posted **Jan 2, 2019, 3:21 PM**

I am surprised that the tallest zoning around vic park is 90m.

Are there any height restrictions there beyond NIMBY-ism?

TallerIsBetter · #**2793** Posted **Jan 3, 2019, 4:43 AM**

They should ring the park with *tastefully* designed 300 - 400 footers. Maybe some Art Deco, Edwardian, and modern themes. London has a chance to make that like a mini Central Park which would be an appealing feature (New York City is actually a popular place with new grads and has no problem "attracting and retaining talent").

Unfortunately, I'm starting to think that, in London Ontario, the word "Heritage" is actually code for "we only like Victorian architecture". And a lot of those who have that mindset are very comfortable and do not want any changes or growth. Or shadows.

haljackey · #**2794** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 2:39 PM**

North London residents concerned about 'student creep' on Windermere Road rezoning

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/windermere-road-rezoning-1.4965239

jammer139 · #**2795** Posted **Jan 11, 2019, 12:05 PM**

based on this LFP article the tower at Springbank and Wonderland is likely to start this year. Over a $1B worth of construction happened in London this past year.

https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/lond...construction-for-the-third-year-in-a-row

sparky212 · #**2796** Posted **Feb 4, 2019, 5:52 PM**

Crane going up beside masonville today

Djeffery · #**2797** Posted **Feb 4, 2019, 10:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by sparky212

Crane going up beside masonville today

To be more clear, this is the property on the west side of Richmond south of Hillview.

Djeffery · #**2798** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 2:54 AM**

https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/land...w-1olm8dgzVDwsIcasMmgQriKkaxdW6Zmls2Oc8s

4 story in Byron. This is my area and I hadn't even heard of this proposal lol. Always wondered what was up with those empty lots. Glad this got turned down though, what an ugly design. As the ruling said, the developer didn't even try on this lol.

Stevo26 · #**2799** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 4:47 AM**

Wow. Had no idea so much new construction in London was slated for the next five years.

Yes, it will definitely change London's skyline.

I've not always lived in London. From '84 - '87 I went to Western, then moved away. I came back in 1993 and have been here ever since.

In the mid to late 1970s, I would come to London with my parents on the odd weekend to visit my uncle and aunt. Back then, the only high-rise building I ever remember seeing was what was then the Canada Trust complex of towers.

When all of the proposed construction is done, the city's skyline will be a far cry from what it used to be 40-odd years ago.

Dupcheck · #**2800** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by haljackey

North London residents concerned about 'student creep' on Windermere Road rezoning

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/windermere-road-rezoning-1.4965239

I agree with their concerns, and i feel for them. This is a good neighborhood, it should not be allowed to be turned into a student ghetto.