TORONTO | Highrise Developments Compilation Thread

[Dale]

Question: just perusing UT, is it the Union Station redo that is in doubt or just a portion of it ?

[caltrane74]

the feds have pulled funding or the city? i dont know for sure.....

[Dale]

Originally Posted by caltrane74

the feds have pulled funding or the city? i dont know for sure.....

I don't know. Something about bids being pulled for a second platform. It's over on UT.

[caltrane74]

Mississauga by interchange42 at UT

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by interchange42

32 years after the E.I. Richmond-designed Palace Pier brought high-rise to Etobicoke's Humber Bay Shores area, Richmond's architecture is rising in the neighbourhood again, this time by the west end of the lakeside strip. Beyond The Sea is a three tower complex being developed by Empire Communities which will sit on the west side of Mimico Creek where it empties into our great lake through maturing naturalized headlands.




The towers will be 26, 37 and 44 stories tall, and the 26-storey north tower is now topping out, while the 37-storey south tower is quickly climbing towards its top..








The towers sit on a 4-storey podium...




which will provide high-ceilinged Colonnade Suites on the third and fourth floors...




and 2-storey Live-Work Units with client access from the street at ground level.




On the Mimico Creek side 4-storey Urban Towns will take advantage of the riverine parkland setting with patios, balconies, and extensive third floor decks. The units will be connected to the underground garage at their basement level.




Inside, the complex will feature extensive and refined amenities including an inviting lobby and central atrium.






The podium will feature The Blue Water Club, whose lengthy list of amenities will include a huge party room and a welcoming pool.








The podium's rooftop will also feature extensive outdoor amenities.






Meanwhile, construction continues on the project. Here Star Tower, the third and tallest tower, has just reached ground level.




Up top of the North Tower work progresses on the first of the peaked roofs.






When all is complete, most residents of the complex will enjoy views like this.



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from interchange42 at www.urbantoronto.ca

[Davis137]

Wow, that's awesome! I didn't realize that new buildings of this size and height were going up in this area...should be visable from the QEW yes?

[caltrane74]

Oh yes, it will be very visibile from there..

[caltrane74]

by me

Four Seasons Hotel

[M II A II R II K]

Condo set to tower 47 storeys over the Royal Alex


http://www.blogto.com/city/2010/11/c...he_royal_alex/

A few weeks ago, an agreement was made between developer Brad Lamb, Niche Developments and the City of Toronto that will allow for the construction of a condo at 224 King Street West. Called Theatre Park, this building will sit right next to the Royal Alexandra Theatre (there is currently a parking lot in this location). It will rise 47 stories, poking out of a block of buildings that are largely heritage and mostly four to six stories. According to the city's original plan for the area, this wasn't supposed to happen.

The application to rezone the lot was initially rejected by the city. The major issue was the development's effect on the surrounding buildings. Because of the way property tax is assessed, putting an enormous, expensive condominium next to small heritage buildings is devastating: the property values of the nearby heritage buildings - and consequently, their property tax - shoot up. Adam Vaughan, the councillor for the ward, has illustrated this clearly: "Assessments in this area have jumped from $8 - to $23-million overnight ... It's literally bankrupting landowners in this area." When owners are sitting on an aging heritage property that has seen its value and tax bill quadruple, it's not surprising that they would want to sell to a developer.

[Chicagoguy]

So this may be a stupid question but with all of the amazing buildings going up in Toronto and the surrounding area...why is it that Toronto doesn't have any supertalls? It just confuses me

[M II A II R II K]

The latest highrise proposals have gone passed the 900' mark, so maybe soon new proposals could inch their way passed 1000', particularly if they want to beat out the latest tallest condos.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by Chicagoguy

So this may be a stupid question but with all of the amazing buildings going up in Toronto and the surrounding area...why is it that Toronto doesn't have any supertalls? It just confuses me

We have one building 2 meters away from supertall status..

And Trump was gonna be 1000 feet plus, but they weren't able to obtain the land required to build that high, so we ended up with a 930ft stump.



No worries, we got tonnes of projects on the go, and it's more than enough to build a very large and satisfying skyline into the 21st century.

[Chad Berry]

Originally Posted by M II A II R II K

The latest highrise proposals have gone passed the 900' mark, so maybe soon new proposals could inch their way passed 1000', particularly if they want to beat out the latest tallest condos.

Most likely will happen

[isaidso]

Originally Posted by Chicagoguy

So this may be a stupid question but with all of the amazing buildings going up in Toronto and the surrounding area...why is it that Toronto doesn't have any supertalls? It just confuses me

I heard someone in the property development industry explain that the economics in Toronto aren't as conducive to super talls as they are in some other places like Chicago, New York, London, or mega cities in China.

Once Toronto land prices rise a little further and demand warrants a 300 m+ building, one will rise. As has been mentioned, Trump was to be 325 m initially (I believe they weren't selling that well) and FCP is just 2 metres shy of super tall status.

At this point, a developer has little financial incentive to go that little bit taller other than to satisfy an ego. Going taller adds considerable risk. Developers here are very financially prudent as are the banks that finance them. (Canadian banks escaped the financial crisis relatively unscathed and remained profitable/sound.)

Toronto seems to build lots in the 150-250 m range which is significantly taller than in the previous building cycle. I wouldn't be surprised to see quite a number of 300 m buildings go up in the next building cycle.... if this one ever ends that is.

[isaidso]

Originally Posted by Chad Berry

Most likely will happen

The developers behind AURA were over heard mentioning that they're looking at 300 m+ proposals. It's just hear say at this point, but it's certainly on the table.

Everything here seems to happen at a steady, calculated pace. It is a bit surprising that Toronto doesn't have anything taller than 300 m yet, but the city is at a tipping point. I don't think we're that far off from seeing super talls in Toronto. When we get them, there will be a number of them because the economics will dictate they be that tall rather than some periphery rationale.

[Chad Berry]

Originally Posted by isaidso

The developers behind AURA were over heard mentioning that they're looking at 300 m+ proposals. It's just hear say at this point, but it's certainly on the table.

Everything here seems to happen at a steady, calculated pace. It is a bit surprising that Toronto doesn't have anything taller than 300 m yet, but the city is at a tipping point. I don't think we're that far off from seeing super talls in Toronto. When we get them, there will be a number of them because the economics will dictate they be that tall rather than some periphery rationale.

I agree 100%

[caltrane74]

From their website:















The Bremner Tower and the Delta Hotel begin construction next month.

THIS CITY" IS ONFYR!!!!

Ok what is really going on here..? Why is it that Vancouver Developers are rushing into Toronto along with all the other global Real Estate and Development Magnets.

Come to Toronto make a fortune in REAL ESTATE!!!!!!

[caltrane74]

Hello, gorgeous! Big T.O. gets glittering string of new hotels



Promises of 5-star luxury, recognizable brands give Toronto, ON, glamour boost.

Article by Heather Greenwood Davis

It’s Toronto‘s turn. Sure, there’s been a hotel or two opening here or there over the past few years in Ontario‘s (and Canada’s) Big Apple. But the openings slated over the next two years promise more luxe and excitement than we’re used to. The city that has a reputation for good times, great theatre and gorgeous skylines is upping its hotel offerings with a mix of five-star and boutique properties bound to make everyone’s New Year wish list.

* Shangri-La: The wait for the 17-floor development has only increased the drool factor among those familiar with the Hong Kong-based chain that also has a Vancouver, BC, location. Promising the most spacious guest rooms in the city (45.4 sq m or 500 sq ft minimum), oversized bathrooms and Asian-inspired décor, the hotel’s fans are eagerly awaiting the 2012 opening.

* The Ritz-Carlton: A recent water-main break has delayed the planned summer 2010 opening of the hotel, but won’t deter it from hosting a 2,137 sq m (23,000-sq ft) “urban sanctuary” that includes an indoor pool, signature spa, fitness centre yoga studio and so on. When the doors swing open in January 2011, foodies will fall in love with the restaurant’s cheese cave, walk-in wine cellar and open pastry kitchen.


* Thompson Toronto: Funky. Swanky. Sexy. This hotel has it all. Chauffeured car service. Rooftop infinity pool. A room that sports both smoked glass and floor-to-ceiling window views of the city. Doors swung open earlier this year.

* Trump International Hotel & Tower: When the 60-storey building makes its debut in 2011, it’s bound to bring out its namesake. The 118 condominium residences and 261 hotel suites will share space on the deep downtown corner. Luxury trappings are a given, but the senior business types it’s bound to attract may enjoy the 1,115-sq-m (12,000-sq-ft) high-tech business centre with screening rooms as much as the two-level, full-service spa.

http://www.thegate.ca/spotlight/trav...of-new-hotels/

[caltrane74]

Outdoor pool and cabana deck – west end










South Beach towers and Miami Deco-style retail promenade / community gateway










Main entry and drop-off




Outdoor pool and cabana deck, outdoor BBQ and dining area, and indoor pool with retractable façade




Forested garden and green roof






Urban Toronto's ground-to-roof coverage of South Beach Condos + Lofts by Amexon Development continues tomorrow with a visit to the construction site. So, stay tuned.[/QUOTE]

From interchange42 at UT

South Beach Condos at Etobicoke Lakeshore.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by Mongo

From the website:





It looks like the "45 storeys" given on the website must be the sum of the two residential towers above the podium (21 and 18 storeys above the 8 storey podium), plus the residential floors of the podium (6 storeys).

97 Eglinton Ave East - Toronto
posted by Mongo at UT