TORONTO | Highrise Developments Compilation Thread - Page 83

Travis007 · #**1641** Posted **Jun 5, 2011, 4:36 AM**

http://36hazelton.com/#/intro

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2047028/

Mark Wahlberg soon to be Yorkville’s new kid on the block

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It turns out that Mark Wahlberg has a serious soft spot for Toronto and his future home at 36 Hazelton, the name and address of the posh project, represents his commitment to spending more time here, for work and for play.

Travis007 · #**1642** Posted **Jun 5, 2011, 4:45 AM**

http://www.pacecondos.com/

Pace Condominiums, Dundas Street East/Jarvis Street

Rendering by interchange42 on UrbanToronto

Travis007 · #**1643** Posted **Jun 7, 2011, 3:50 PM**

Posted by Ed007Toronto on UrbanToronto:

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For Immediate Release

Contemporary design takes root in The Beach with Lakehouse

June 7, 2011...Toronto – Adding a new contemporary la1nguage to The Beach, Lakehouse Beach
Residences is settling into one of Toronto’s most established neighbourhoods.

Architecture studio RAW has created a striking yet intimate condominium that presents
floating glass enclosures of increasing size one inside the other. Contemporary glass walls
are surrounded by smaller elements of masonry brick and IPE wood that mimic the scale and
character of The Beach neighbourhood.

“While design forward, Lakehouse settles into the neighbourhood quite well,” says Andrew
Brethour, Toronto real estate expert and President of PMA Brethour.

Tucked cleverly on the corner of Kenilworth Ave. and Queen Street East, Lakehouse represents a
decidedly urban and design forward alternative to traditional condo living. “Rather than replace
the existing fabric with a high rise development, Lakehouse adds density while preserving the
context of its surroundings,” says Shane Fenton, VP of Reserve Properties.

Reserve’s keen ability to acquire highly desirable locations on some of the city’s hottest streets
has allowed them to develop a reputation for forward thinking urban mainstreet projects. From
the sell-out success of Bellefair, which converts a former church in the heart of The Beach, to
Motif Lofts and Towns on trendy Ossington Ave., and several others in the pipeline, the blended
intuition of Reserve Properties’ father-son team is changing the landscape of Toronto.

“We enjoy working together and bringing our combined passion to the neighbourhoods we
work in,” says Shelley Fenton, President, Reserve Properties.

In keeping with the spirit of The Beach, Lakehouse suites feature some of the largest outdoor
living spaces in the city with grand luxurious terraces and wrap around balconies up to 1058 sq.
ft., creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living space. Lakehouse’s modern structure
allows for terraces on upper floors to be set back and framed, “to feel more like outdoor
rooms,” says Roland Rom Colthoff, Director, RAW.

Lakehouse interiors are tailored for the refined tastes and individual styles of The Beach
homeowner. In a neighbourhood where every front porch stands out from the next, Lakehouse
offers 16 unique spacious floor plans in a boutique residence of only 28 units.

With one and two bedroom open concept floor plans ranging from 550 sq. ft. - 1880 sq.
ft., contemporary high-end Interiors by II by IV Design Associates include; Scavolini kitchen

cabinetry with integrated and stainless steel European appliances by AEG and Leibherr,
bathrooms featuring luxurious deep soaker bathtubs and frameless glass showers. Balconies and
terraces all feature gas BBQ connections.

“We know from our last project Bellefair, that the majority of purchasers are from the
community. So we designed everything about Lakehouse for the people who want to live in The
Beach,” says Shane Fenton.

Echoing the residential greenery that surrounds it, Lakehouse residents are welcomed to their
lakeside home with a soft landscaped promenade leading to an intimate entrance on Kenilworth
Ave. Lakehouse also boasts enhanced retail along Queen Street East that opens up to the
neighbourhood’s vibrant mainstreet.

Priced from $349,000 to $1.4 million. Occupancy for Lakehouse is scheduled for November 2013.
The Lakehouse sales centre will open mid June and is located at 2000 Queen Street East. Hours
are Monday - Thursday 12 - 6 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Travis007 · #**1644** Posted **Jun 8, 2011, 2:13 PM**

Higher quality rendering for 159 Wellesley Street East posted by TheTorontoBlog, tipped by Urbanation:

http://thetorontoblog.com/2011/06/08...ey-sherbourne/

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Corner condo: Another condo tower has been proposed for the northeast downtown residential neighbourhood at Wellesley & Sherbourne Streets. This latest development proposal — a 326-unit, 38 -storey building with street-level retail space and four levels of underground parking — would rise on the southwest corner of Wellesley and Sherbourne, the former site of a Beaver gas station and Baker’s Dozen donut shop. It would be similar in height to two recently-constructed condo towers right across the street: Verve, just one block west at the corner of Wellesley Street and Homewood Avenue, and 500 Sherbourne, one block north at the corner of Sherbourne Street and Lourdes Lane. The site sits kitty-corner to St James Town, a densely-populated neighbourhood with nearly 20 rental apartment highrise buildings, and is just two blocks west of the popular Cabbagetown residential district.

Dale · #**1645** Posted **Jun 8, 2011, 7:31 PM**

It is 3:30pm EDT and thus far, no new highrises have been announced for Toronto today.

Gresto · #**1646** Posted **Jun 8, 2011, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dale

It is 3:30pm EDT and thus far, no new highrises have been announced for Toronto today.

The day is still young. Besides, there are rumours of a supertall, however much stock you want to put into that.

Dale · #**1647** Posted **Jun 8, 2011, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Gresto

The day is still young. Besides, there are rumours of a supertall, however much stock you want to put into that.

I saw that. Sounds tantalizing. I prefer to believe it.

Gresto · #**1648** Posted **Jun 9, 2011, 2:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dale

I saw that. Sounds tantalizing. I prefer to believe it.

I don't know. So many rumours (and concrete proposals) have been floated and shot down over the years that I take each new one with a block of salt.

Travis007 · #**1649** Posted **Jun 10, 2011, 4:48 AM**

Here's a fair sized Toronto project not on any radar:

TCHC: Block 32 Development, Railway Lands (West of Cityplace), 41 storeys

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Originally Posted by Red Mars on UrbanToronto

Recent pics taken June 9, 2011

Precast concrete being installed.

The "dig" in front of the TCHC Block 32 is the Library District Condominiums project.

Travis007 · #**1650** Posted **Jun 10, 2011, 4:45 PM**

From Urbanation's twitter page:

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Grand Metropolitan Homes (http://alturl.com/eb4cn) purchases future condo site at 844-850 Richmond St W, east of Strachan for $2.9 million.

Looks to be the location of this auto shops. It's across from a row of new modern townhomes (on the south side)

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Rendering from BuzzBuzzHome

http://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/850-richmond-st

Travis007 · #**1651** Posted **Jun 10, 2011, 4:59 PM**

Fresh batch of Toronto proposal city reports:

(Links provided by urbandreamer on Twitter) http://twitter.com/#!/urban__dreamer

-15-35 Mercer Street (49 storeys, 153.2 m)
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38790.pdf

-124 and 128 Pears Ave (12 storeys, 40.4 m)
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38791.pdf

-875 Eglinton Ave W (11 storeys, 41 m)
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38792.pdf

-271 Front Street East and 25 Berkeley Street (20 storeys, 70.4 m and 57 storeys, 187.4 m ) http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38796.pdf

-501 to 521 Yonge Street (2 X 58 storeys, 192 m)
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38795.pdf

-40 Scott Street (58 storeys, 194.36 m)
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38813.pdf

Jonovision · #**1652** Posted **Jun 11, 2011, 12:44 AM**

Toronto blows me away! How are there so many proposals!!!?

I really like the look of 271 Front Street. The shape of the tower is really cool.

isaidso · #**1653** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 9:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

Toronto blows me away! How are there so many proposals!!!?

All cities that eventually gain global stature go through a big growth spurt some time in their history. Toronto is Canada's de facto metropolis with global aspirations. It needs monumental growth like this to get to that next stage. Let's not forget that Toronto is only about the 45th-50th most populous metropolitan area in the world. It's up against gargantuan rivals like New York, Shanghai, Mumbai, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, etc.

I admit it's impressive to see a city in a developed country go through this kind of growth. I'm enjoying the ride and still holding out hope that Toronto can sustain this level of growth for long enough to put itself on the map. Toronto's getting there, but it's not there yet.

Maybe by 2030 Toronto will 'arrive'. It may actually need to grow faster to make it.

Travis007 · #**1654** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 2:45 PM**

http://thetorontoblog.com/2011/06/11...s-street-east/

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Originally Posted by yyzer on UrbanToronto

posted at thetorontoblog.com.........

http://thetorontoblog.com/2011/06/11...s-street-east/

Gresto · #**1655** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 7:00 PM**

^^I may be alone, but I like it.

yaletown_fella · #**1656** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 7:43 PM**

Complete dud! I wouldn't mind a box that isn't covered in boatloads of balconies.

colemonkee · #**1657** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dale

It is 3:30pm EDT and thus far, no new highrises have been announced for Toronto today.

This is the funniest thing I've read on this forum in a while.

Innsertnamehere · #**1658** Posted **Jun 12, 2011, 11:41 PM**

^^ +1 its funny, but its true. a new development seems to be proposed everyday now. in other news, construction on one bloor has finally started!

caltrane74 · #**1659** Posted **Jun 13, 2011, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

All cities that eventually gain global stature go through a big growth spurt some time in their history. Toronto is Canada's de facto metropolis with global aspirations. It needs monumental growth like this to get to that next stage. Let's not forget that Toronto is only about the 45th-50th most populous metropolitan area in the world. It's up against gargantuan rivals like New York, Shanghai, Mumbai, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, etc.

I admit it's impressive to see a city in a developed country go through this kind of growth. I'm enjoying the ride and still holding out hope that Toronto can sustain this level of growth for long enough to put itself on the map. Toronto's getting there, but it's not there yet.

Maybe by 2030 Toronto will 'arrive'. It may actually need to grow faster to make it.

Very Well Said, except that some of those huge cities you posted are not really Global Cities. (despite their huge populations) - San Paulo and Mumbai come to mind.

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For instance, London has half the population of Mumbai or Sao Paulo.

Travis007 · #**1660** Posted **Jun 15, 2011, 3:43 AM**

500 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, 29 storeys, 90 m

http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...file-38556.pdf

(Link provided by Urbanation's twitter feed, via yyzer on UrbanToronto)