Canadian City Proposals II

[MonctonRad]

First released rendering of the "Two Brothers", on Assumption Blvd. in downtown Moncton.



The Two Brothers is not the official name of this development. The real name has not yet been revealed, but the project in the immediate background (The Three Sisters), is by the same developer, and, the Two Brothers has therefore become sort of a placeholder nickname for this project.

The two towers are very similar to the Three Sisters, but, the development has a very interesting set of podiums, including an overhead pedway between the two buildings, and a subjacent walkway connecting Assumption Blvd with the riverfront trail in the foreground.

It appears the developer is going out of his way to integrate the development with the Riverfront Trail, and the adjacent Hal Betts sports complex next door (partlially seen on the left edge of the image). There appear to be a number of ground level CRUs facing the Riverfront Trail. This trail is popular with walkers, and with cyclists, some of whom commute from Riverview to downtown Moncton via the Gunningsville Bridge.

Construction likely to begin in late 2025.

[WhipperSnapper]

Yeah, It's a nice concept breaking up the wall (guessing above ground parking) with retail. Retail fronting a park would be a hard sell in a city with ten times the population density. Rents would have to be super cheap or a rare larger destination tenant institutional or commercial to lease it. Townhouses would have made more sense. Commercial does have more wow factor pitching this to the decision makers.

5 towers with the same height and the same penthouse roof top. It will stand out in Moncton.

[MonctonRad]

An additional render of the "Two Brothers" has just popped up.





That glassed in atrium is very interesting. I wonder what that is all about?

The atrium will overlook the Riverfront Park and the Petitcodiac River.

EDIT - This development now has an official name - GATEWAY TOWERS. 2 x 17 storeys, ~400 rental units.

[Maldive]

17 Glenavy Avenue | ?m | 34s | Elysium | Gensler l pre-construction

Mixed-use residential near Bayview Avenue just north of Eglinton. One of 13 proposed and u/c projects in the Bayview and Eglinton nabe (tallest proposal is 46 storeys).


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One the proposed new neighbours - 589 Eglinton East:


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[WhipperSnapper]

LOL @ 13 proposed and under construction. The one and only one under construction is probably regretting they didn't wait a few years. Instead of 2X9 storeys, they could be proposing 2X30 plus storeys.

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17 Glenavy looks real good.

Made me think - is 34 storeys the ideal residential tower height?! Ok, not exactly 34 storeys, but let’s say between 32 and 36. Sure there are great buildings from 1 to 100 storeys (and I tend to be a mid-rise fan) but it feels like this range is a sweet spot for height, visual appeal and density.

[WhipperSnapper]

Density is more a factor of lot coverage than height. The height is one measurement. The other dimensions of the massing could be anything. There's also a huge range in the potential number of units and their layouts. None of that has anything to do with a sweet spot for height. It's a superficial question regarding people's homes.

I doubt you would be able to appreciate the individuality of these towers if the proposed and the still to be proposed were built. They are so close together that they will blur together in a solid mass like Charles in Toronto.

[Maldive]

2400 Dundas West | 142.8m | 42s | Fora | Giannone Petricone l resubmission

Located next to the Bloor GO and UPX stations and across from Dundas West subway station, this has been resubmitted taller and denser. Condo, commercial, office, retail and Public Space / Park. Towers are 42, 37 and 25 storeys with about 1200 residential units.


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[Maldive]

West Don Lands: Block 13 | 105.76m | 31s | Dream | Henriquez Partners l pre-construction

Headed to the Waterfront Design Review Panel.


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[Maldive]

155 Antibes | 113.1m | 36s | Tenblock | BDP Quadrangle l recommended for Approval

Located just north of Finch and Bathurst (not far from Dufferin Creek and parkland), this residential and retail infill project consists of 3 buildings @ 36, 32 and 8 storeys and is now recommended for Approval.

The huge 16 storey apartment building in the foreground will be retained.


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1875 Steeles Avenue West | 129.65m | 39s | Tenblock | BDP Quadrangle l recommended for Approval

Another one from Tenblock, this one on Steeles Avenue, is now recommended for Approval.


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1265 Wilson | 103.59m | 31s | Hazelview | Diamond Schmitt l recommended for Approval


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665 Sheppard West | 41.22m | 11s | EL Regency Group | MAR Architect Inc l recommended for Approval


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41-45 Spadina Road | 53.83m | 15s | ProWinko | aA l pre-construction

I doubt this floating magic trick proposal will ever get built. A 10 storey addition to the existing 5 storey heritage apartment building in the Annex (lol).


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[J.OT13]

This one in the mid-century suburban south west end of Ottawa has been approved.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/8+..._ff6?entry=ttu

Originally Posted by rocketphish

The proposed development at 8 Withrow Avenue is a partnership between Julian of Norwich Anglican Church and Multifaith Housing Initiative, and proposes to include 84 affordable housing units arranged in three buildings framing the abutting streets. Two three-storey buildings abutting Withrow and Rossland Avenues will accommodate stacked townhomes. An eight-story building fronting on Merivale Road will accommodate a new place of worship and accessory community spaces on the ground floor, and seven storeys of affordable housing above.

Parking has been distributed into several smaller lots to minimize the visual impact of the parking lots and ensure that the positioning of housing, protection of trees, and design of the public realm are prioritized. A total of 71 at-grade parking spaces are proposed: 40 spaces will be accessed from Rossland Avenue and include a drop-off area for visitors and congregants; 20 spaces will be accessed from Withrow Avenue and; 11 spaces have been distributed in individual driveways in front of the stacked townhomes. Bicycle parking is proposed as various high visibility locations across the site.

Architect: Figurr Architects

Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...3-0062/details


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[TorontoDrew]

This thing is so ugly, I can't see it aging well. At the very least it needs a setback after the fourth of fifth floor.

Kind of like Concord Pacific, Henriquez Partners seems to make decent designs for the west coast (Seattle, Vancouver) but then delivers crap in Toronto.

[biguc]

I like it besides the balconies. The perspective of that rendering makes it look like they're tilted 45 degrees on the tower, which is crazy but would make for an awesome Jacky Chan fight sequence. You know what? Maybe I like everything about it.

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If the Annex doesn't have a stick up its ass already....

[Maldive]

20 Front West | 173.82m | 52s | Brookfield | KPMB l recommended for Approval

Now recommended for Approval… nobody likes this (some obstructed views of the CN Tower from Front Street East)... but what a location… and all rentals (599 units including affordable).


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Therme Waterpark/Spa (West Island) at Ontario Place | 45.15m | 9s | Therme Group | Diamond Schmitt l site demolition

Demolition underway on the west island of Ontario Place.


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Therme waterpark and spa.


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Rooftop Park over the Therme site.


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Concert Venue (East Island ) at Ontario Place | 28.12m | 3s | Live Nation | EwingCole l pre-construction

Live Nation’s plans for an all season concert venue for the Budweiser Stage site includes an indoor capacity of 9000 in winter and 20,000 (including outdoor seating) in warmer months.


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[kwoldtimer]

20 Front West. That location deserves so much better.

[WhipperSnapper]

The location should stay towerless, IMHO. Rethink the 1980s office building and facadectomy. Being Toronto, that just isn't realistic.

CIBC occupies the entirety of 20 Front and they have left or are leaving soon. I still don't get the rush to build residential here. The only new rentals to break ground this year have had tax dollar supplemented low interest loans. That's a good indicator on the health of the rental construction boom.

[GeneralLeeTPHLS]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

20 Front West. That location deserves so much better.

Agreed. I also think this should be towerless WS. Maybe a thoughtful midrise or improvement of the existing building. This just reads as a fussy, last minute effort to build housing without considering the site context.

[Nouvellecosse]

That spa actually looks pretty cool with the waterpark. When they announced a spa I was expecting something incredibly boring. A bunch of half-sleeping people laying on massage tables covered in heated rocks or something. I wasn't expecting anything fun. Well, anything my idea of fun. I'm sure traditional spa stuff is fun for some people.

[WhipperSnapper]

Actually spas are thermal springs used for healing for well over a thousand years and not the rub and tugs. That's what this is creating.

[J.OT13]

Proposal near the new Sherbourne O-Train Station (opening 2026-2027). Redeveloping along the edge of a church property (that already includes an old age home and daycare).

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fi...r8rp?entry=ttu

Originally Posted by rocketphish

Phase 3 Resubmission (May 30, 2024)

The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa is proposing to develop a two-building project, named Odayanhaway, at 30 Cleary Avenue.

The first building is approximately 66 units, a 6-storey affordable housing solution that is non-profit owned and managed. The building units will include a range of 1-bed, 2-bed and 2-bed+den units to meet the needs of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS). The building size will be roughly over 11,000 SF in footprint with a gross building area of around 65,400 SF. The building would occupy the North-Western most part of the lands immediately adjacent to the NCC parkway. This would provide OAHS with symbolic connection to the existing green spaces and the Ottawa River.

The second building is a 16-storey market affordable building, aimed at balancing affordability and the desire to create a revenue stream for the Church. The intention for this building is to use the CMHC Rental Construction Financing Initiative program, with most of the units in the building meeting or exceeding CMHC’s definition of affordable housing in Ottawa. This building will provide close to 150 units of various types. This building is currently proposed to be located just North of the River Parkway Childcare Centre and around 14m from the West property line at the podium levels and 16.1m at the tower portion. The building’s area includes a 4-storey podium of around 10,700 SF/ floor in foot print, and tower area of around 8,070 SF / floor. This building will be served by an underground parking garage with around 96 spaces and an additional 10 spaces at grade. Required visitor parking will be provided at various locations at grade, including at an existing gravel area at the Southern end of the property.

With regards to bicycle parking, the project will provide a 1:1 ratio in order to encourage the use of the existing paths and trails in the neighbourhood and along the parkway along the river.


Architect: Figurr Architects


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https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...3-0076/details


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