1 Jarvis Street | 44m | 15 fl | Under Construction - Page 3

LikeHamilton · #41 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 1:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

I've always found that clock to be an oddity. It's dedicated to those lost in wars, but it's a target for tagging and deserves to be in a park instead.

With development picking up in the eastern downtown, I can see someone buying that lot from the city and putting up a 3 or 4 storey building facing King, with commercial on the first floor and rentals above. E.g., Core Urban could do something really nice there.

Trying to exit that lot onto King isn't easy either, even if the light at Wellington is red and there's a break in traffic, there can be a lot of pedestrians (and scooters) and the building on the west side creates a blind angle. The few times I've parked there I ended up leaving via Jarvis instead.

The city made it a war memorial because at the time, the fed's where giving out free money for war memorials.

TheRitsman · #42 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 1:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by ShavedParmesanCheese

This might just be one of the only times I'd decide against a public space, but only because it's 1 block from a public space on both sides

It needs a new building, because this is the 1 missing tooth in an otherwise unbroken streetwall, from Wellington all the way to James! I do like the idea of putting that clock in a park, because It's actually not that bad now that I look at it... Imagine it in Wellington Square where that fountain is now.

That Denninger's lot needs some work too

Is it bad that I hope the entire Denningers lot gets redeveloped at some point soon? It would be nice for a newer and larger Denningers takes it place. The one at Burlington mall is beautiful.

ScreamingViking · #43 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 3:56 AM**

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Is it bad that I hope the entire Denningers lot gets redeveloped at some point soon? It would be nice for a newer and larger Denningers takes it place. The one at Burlington mall is beautiful.

Nope. Not bad at all... I hope for the same. Denninger's is a local staple and their flagship store can be so much more than it is.

ScreamingViking · #44 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

The city made it a war memorial because at the time, the fed's where giving out free money for war memorials.

Makes sense. But today something different would make more sense.

Chronamut · #45 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 4:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Makes sense. But today something different would make more sense.

Personally I'd just be happy if they restored half the pediments on the rowhouses along this stretch of king that have fallen off over the years - or been ripped off..

craftbeerdad · #46 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 3:43 PM**

Denningers has a beautiful old wall Coca-Cola advertisement that's hidden because of the apartments. It's too bad, those side of building wall advertisements really add character.

ScreamingViking · #47 Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

Denningers has a beautiful old wall Coca-Cola advertisement that's hidden because of the apartments. It's too bad, those side of building wall advertisements really add character.

Here's a photo from before that building went up:

from Pinterest, taken by Rick Cordeiro

Part of it is still visible: street view

Dr Awesomesauce · #48 Posted **Jan 23, 2021, 3:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by ShavedParmesanCheese

This might just be one of the only times I'd decide against a public space, but only because it's 1 block from a public space on both sides

It needs a new building, because this is the 1 missing tooth in an otherwise unbroken streetwall, from Wellington all the way to James! I do like the idea of putting that clock in a park, because It's actually not that bad now that I look at it... Imagine it in Wellington Square where that fountain is now.

That Denninger's lot needs some work too

I'd be happy if someone wanted to build on that lot. But I also think it could be a really nice public space, too.

If I were planning it, I'd put something at the back of the lot facing onto that space. Because of Jarvis, it doesn't feel like a missing tooth in the way other gaps do. Those buildings already have windows and entrances that face inward.

I definitely agree with you that Denninger's needs to get its act together, however.

Innsertnamehere · #49 Posted **Jan 23, 2021, 4:12 AM**

The Jarvis street lot would be a great square / park hybrid space. Especially if the Denningers lot got developed.

It’s an important pedestrian connection through to Jarvis too, so I wouldn’t want to see it just be another building.

It’s one of the few lots downtown I would actually prefer see converted to public space instead of developed.

ShavedParmesanCheese · #50 Posted **Jan 23, 2021, 7:39 PM**

I've got an idea

Extend Jarvis fully back to King, like it used to be. With this condo and KiWi going up, they'll need it. Then, build on the rest of the lot, but not fully to the street. Have it step back at the corner, leaving a plaza not unlike this building in Dundas, only a bit bigger.

Hell, you wouldn't need to relocate the clock tower

Dr Awesomesauce · #51 Posted **Jan 24, 2021, 12:24 AM**

I would add another story or two to the example above and have a little more space for the plaza but otherwise...

ScreamingViking · #52 Posted **Jan 24, 2021, 8:26 PM**

I like that idea too - Jarvis open to King, a 3-4 storey building covering the rest of the lot with a small plaza on the corner.

Crapht · #53 Posted **Jan 24, 2021, 9:54 PM**

Nope. I may be foolish to hang on to LRT dreams but Jarvis is fine as it is. Clean that parking lot up and put some benches, some nice pavers and some public art. Could even fit a three storey building beside that blue one on Jarvis. Ground floor retail on the square and some residential above. That alleyway could be cleaned up as well.

https://goo.gl/maps/2fRvtKtYKRUoeTh87

Chronamut · #54 Posted **Jan 26, 2021, 3:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Crapht

Nope. I may be foolish to hang on to LRT dreams but Jarvis is fine as it is. Clean that parking lot up and put some benches, some nice pavers and some public art. Could even fit a three storey building beside that blue one on Jarvis. Ground floor retail on the square and some residential above. That alleyway could be cleaned up as well.

https://goo.gl/maps/2fRvtKtYKRUoeTh87

wow they really uglyfied that blue building.. what are these people thinking..?

bigguy1231 · #55 Posted **Feb 4, 2021, 5:40 PM**

They had an ad on facebook today.

https://1jarvisplatinum.com/?fbclid=...RBUlvzQJ0qPpu0

HamiltonBoyInToronto · #56 Posted **Feb 5, 2021, 12:09 PM**

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They had ad on facebook today.

https://1jarvisplatinum.com/?fbclid=...RBUlvzQJ0qPpu0

They have had ads on Facebook and Instagram for weeks now ... Maybe because I searched this project the smart marketing feature started directing their ads to my social media....but I have been seeing nothing but 1 Jarvis all over my Instagram and Facebook for weeks !

Wio88 · #57 Posted **Feb 5, 2021, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by TheRitsman

Is it bad that I hope the entire Denningers lot gets redeveloped at some point soon? It would be nice for a newer and larger Denningers takes it place. The one at Burlington mall is beautiful.

I'd be all for it. Denningers is awesome, best schnitzel i've ever had.

ScreamingViking · #58 Posted **Feb 5, 2021, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wio88

I'd be all for it. Denningers is awesome, best schnitzel i've ever had.

Love shopping there, but for some reason I always seem to time it around lunch hour.

Schnitzel-on-a-bun... it calls to me.

Boost the Hammer · #59 Posted **Feb 7, 2021, 8:18 PM**

I note that the FB add refers to it as a 15 story condo. Fyi only

Markus83 · #60 Posted **Feb 9, 2021, 6:27 PM**

This morning: