Great Canadian Skyline Thread II

[rousseau]

Originally Posted by kool maudit

Hamilton looks strange in photos, because while I can certainly catch a US rustbelt vibe, parts of it almost look more like UK cities like Leeds or Liverpool.

The brick is a big reason for that, I think. The first thing you notice when you cross the border into New York or Michigan is the lack of residential brick. The contrast is stark.

House size is another factor. American houses are generally larger to a greater degree, a difference that feels tangible in the aggregate when you walk or drive down residental streets.

[davidivivid]

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[Maldive]

Wow!

[Wigs]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

‘I’m not a Quebecer. I’m not a Canadian. I’m a Montrealer,’
-Leonard Cohen

We are extremely privileged to have such a wonderful city in Canada.

The envy of Americans "Oooh my gosh, I just Looooove MON-tree-ALL!"

[Wigs]

Edmonton's looking really nice these days with the new towers and that great bridge.

Winnipeg is underrated as well. Both are very green cities with great foliage/canopy on residential streets.

[zoomer]

Some great Winnipeg, Edmonton and QC eye candy! I’d like to think that Canadian cities are becoming more unique as they age - perhaps wishful thinking? Winnipeg has a sandy patina or colour palette that’s definitely it’s own thing. In part it’s the colour of the buildings and the bricks used, but even down to the streets and the lighting sometimes - it’s almost like one is viewing the city through a filter. It’s consistent and desaturated - of course lots of exceptions, but when viewing from above or a wide angle broad view this comes across.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

It kind of has : https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.2670775,-...G62dfQf4QaxntY6NzbunQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Those actually look fairly recent.

It's rare to see abandoned buildings of that age.

[Wigs]

Originally Posted by kool maudit

Hamilton looks strange in photos, because while I can certainly catch a US rustbelt vibe, parts of it almost look more like UK cities like Leeds or Liverpool.

Hamilton looks kinda like if a UK city and Pittsburgh had a baby
I mean that in flattering terms, besides the high concentration of heavy industry.

[Martin Mtl]

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[TorontoDrew]

Sunrise Hamilton by AncasterZ, on Flickr

Late Autumn Hamilton East Mountain by AncasterZ, on Flickr

Morning Clouds by AncasterZ, on Flickr

[Laceoflight]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

photo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1519204421738267/user/100005461297294/

This first picture of Montreal is weird. It looks like the church of the village of Saint-Sulpice, in Lanaudière, on the north shore. Though the picture appears to be flipped. And even though I flip it, Montreal then does not appear on the right side of the river. And I don't recognize any of the highrises in the foreground. And that building floating on that sandy island in the middle of the river... The picture totally looks like a montage. If anyone knows anything about this picture, please help me, because I am puzzled.

[begratto]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

I wonder if The Plateau will remain as sacrosanct within the Montreal and broader SSP community as the housing market approaches the level of Toronto or Vancouver.

There's far more commonalities to the low rise communities around downtown Toronto than the average Plateau booster would like.

The Plateau Mont-Royal will remain as is, there is not a chance of any high-rise project being approved. That would destroy the neighbourhood's character - the borough council would never go for it.

Besides, there's plenty of land that can be developped south and east of the city centre, and elswhere in the region.

[TorontoDrew]

I'd still like to see Nuns Island go vertical. Is Montreal seeing proposals along the new U/C transit routes?

This whole section on Nun's Island would be perfect for a major cluster of highrises.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nuns'+...226ea70fb!8m2!3d45.4615233!4d-73.5463761


Something like the proposal at Humber shores with Montreal's new tallest. Are their height limits on this island?

source: https://cdn.skyrisecities.com


And since there is no metro station a giant Gondola like the one that Connects Roosevelt Island to midtown Manhattan.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.757492,-...f046AVEgHsZmOWsJ9KTmg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

[begratto]

Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

I'd still like to see Nuns Island go vertical. Is Montreal seeing proposals along the new U/C transit routes?

This whole section on Nun's Island would be perfect for a major cluster of highrises.

The area near the REM station is slated for a higher density redevelopment, but not high rise. There is a master plan specifically for the area, le PPU de la partie nord de l'île-des-Soeurs. North of the autoroute, there's room for a few more buildings, and they'll be in the 25 - 35 floors range, up to 78m. South of the highway, allowed heights are higher closer to the autoroute, gradually going down as you approach the single family houses. (see the map below)

Some projects are already in construction, others have been approved by Verdun's borough council and plenty more are being worked on.

Here's what it could eventually look like :

[Martin Mtl]

Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

I'd still like to see Nuns Island go vertical. Is Montreal seeing proposals along the new U/C transit routes?

This whole section on Nun's Island would be perfect for a major cluster of highrises.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nuns'+...226ea70fb!8m2!3d45.4615233!4d-73.5463761


Something like the proposal at Humber shores with Montreal's new tallest. Are their height limits on this island?

source: https://cdn.skyrisecities.com


And since there is no metro station a giant Gondola like the one that Connects Roosevelt Island to midtown Manhattan.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.757492,-...f046AVEgHsZmOWsJ9KTmg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

There is only ONE relatively narrow road to enter Nun's Island. There is a limit to how dense and populated the place can get. I like skyscrapers just as much as you do, but I don't think Montreal needs new tallest, anywhere. It's just a fan boy fantasy. Nobody else care.

[TorontoDrew]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

There is only ONE relatively narrow road to enter Nun's Island. There is a limit to how dense and populated the place can get.

Roosevelt Island is even less connected by road. It seems like a perfect transit community location wise.

[Martin Mtl]

Originally Posted by begratto

The Plateau Mont-Royal will remain as is, there is not a chance of any high-rise project being approved. That would destroy the neighbourhood's character - the borough council would never go for it.

Besides, there's plenty of land that can be developped south and east of the city centre, and elswhere in the region.

Exactly. Le Plateau is fully build and absolutely no demolition of pre-war buildings is permitted. When there are reconversions, it's usually to transform duplex or even triplex into one-family unit. Like it's been said, Monreal has plenty of land to densify without demolishing anything at all. You can not take Toronto-Vancouver templates of development and apply it to Montreal, it just doesn't work like that.

[Martin Mtl]

Originally Posted by Laceoflight

This first picture of Montreal is weird. It looks like the church of the village of Saint-Sulpice, in Lanaudière, on the north shore. Though the picture appears to be flipped. And even though I flip it, Montreal then does not appear on the right side of the river. And I don't recognize any of the highrises in the foreground. And that building floating on that sandy island in the middle of the river... The picture totally looks like a montage. If anyone knows anything about this picture, please help me, because I am puzzled.

Yes it's a montage. I didn't realize it at first, thinking it was super-zoom pic.

[BillM]

Originally Posted by Laceoflight

This first picture of Montreal is weird. It looks like the church of the village of Saint-Sulpice, in Lanaudière, on the north shore. Though the picture appears to be flipped. And even though I flip it, Montreal then does not appear on the right side of the river. And I don't recognize any of the highrises in the foreground. And that building floating on that sandy island in the middle of the river... The picture totally looks like a montage. If anyone knows anything about this picture, please help me, because I am puzzled.

I was confused too! I even went to Google Earth to try and match the relative position of the buildings in downtown Montreal. It put me in the neighborhood where the JC Bridge meets Ontario Street. The buildings in the foreground are near Berri St.

[MolsonExport]

Quebec is almost as landlocked as Montreal, as this photo amply shows.