The proposal entails constructing a 22-unit, six-storey apartment dwelling at 246 Gilmour Street, consisting of a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Communal rooftop amenity space in excess of the zoning requirement is provided. The principal entranceway is recessed on the east side of the building. A second, side entranceway is accessible from Lewis Street however is not anticipated to be frequently used.
One parking space is provided off Lewis Street. Indoor bicycle storage is proposed in excess of the zoning requirement. No parking for tenants is proposed.
This is much more appropriate for its Centretown surroundings. We need more small developments like this to fill in the gaps outside of the main strips. Far too many gravel parking lots IMO.
I have to say the design looks great for the area.
I actually live in the back of the building this development abuts. I believe the building was originally all 2 bedroom apartments that ran the entire depth of the building. At some point, many of these were cut in half to create 1 bedroom apartments.
My only concern is that there are many apartments in the building that have an east-facing window as their only source of direct sunlight. Not to mention the height of the new development will limit the sunlight that reaches the alcove windows in the morning hours. I fear it will leave the interior apartments (especially on the lower floors) in perpetual darkness.
I hope that didn't come off too NIMBYish but I feel like there is a real concern there. Would be interested to hear thoughts/experiences with anyone living in a situation like that. Also would be interested in Sun/Shadow Study.
I have to say the design looks great for the area.
I actually live in the back of the building this development abuts. I believe the building was originally all 2 bedroom apartments that ran the entire depth of the building. At some point, many of these were cut in half to create 1 bedroom apartments.
My only concern is that there are many apartments in the building that have an east-facing window as their only source of direct sunlight. Not to mention the height of the new development will limit the sunlight that reaches the alcove windows in the morning hours. I fear it will leave the interior apartments (especially on the lower floors) in perpetual darkness.
I hope that didn't come off too NIMBYish but I feel like there is a real concern there. Would be interested to hear thoughts/experiences with anyone living in a situation like that. Also would be interested in Sun/Shadow Study.
I have to say the design looks great for the area.
I actually live in the back of the building this development abuts. I believe the building was originally all 2 bedroom apartments that ran the entire depth of the building. At some point, many of these were cut in half to create 1 bedroom apartments.
My only concern is that there are many apartments in the building that have an east-facing window as their only source of direct sunlight. Not to mention the height of the new development will limit the sunlight that reaches the alcove windows in the morning hours. I fear it will leave the interior apartments (especially on the lower floors) in perpetual darkness.
I hope that didn't come off too NIMBYish but I feel like there is a real concern there. Would be interested to hear thoughts/experiences with anyone living in a situation like that. Also would be interested in Sun/Shadow Study.
I was attending school in Toronto until Covid hit, I have a unit in a basement apartment that gets basically 0 sunlight. Even when the sun is highest my room is pitch black without the lights on. As a student living alone it's definitely fine, I can get sunlight by going and standing outside or whatever.
Definitely not ideal long-term though.
I have to say the design looks great for the area.
I actually live in the back of the building this development abuts. I believe the building was originally all 2 bedroom apartments that ran the entire depth of the building. At some point, many of these were cut in half to create 1 bedroom apartments.
My only concern is that there are many apartments in the building that have an east-facing window as their only source of direct sunlight. Not to mention the height of the new development will limit the sunlight that reaches the alcove windows in the morning hours. I fear it will leave the interior apartments (especially on the lower floors) in perpetual darkness.
I hope that didn't come off too NIMBYish but I feel like there is a real concern there. Would be interested to hear thoughts/experiences with anyone living in a situation like that. Also would be interested in Sun/Shadow Study.
I could be wrong, but I think that all the units will have a northern or a southern exposure.
I could be wrong, but I think that all the units will have a northern or a southern exposure.
Sorry if I wasn't clear. I was referring to the building I live in next door.
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I was attending school in Toronto until Covid hit, I have a unit in a basement apartment that gets basically 0 sunlight. Even when the sun is highest my room is pitch black without the lights on. As a student living alone it's definitely fine, I can get sunlight by going and standing outside or whatever.
Definitely not ideal long-term though.
Agreed - I remember my basement unit in university, the things I put up with when I was a broke student....
Unfortunately, there are a lot of long-term tenants who aren't in a position to find alternate accommodations.
Hopefully that brick makes it onto the actual build spec.
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