Stockyards - Retail Development - NW Corner of St. Clair W. and Weston Rd

current · November 26th, 2010, 10:42 PM

Stockyards

Big Box Retail Development at the northwest corner of St. Clair W. and Weston Rd

***Taller, Better*** · November 27th, 2010, 08:36 AM

They are going to call it "Stockyards"??? As in slaughterhouse? Who'd want to live in a stockyard?

Гроф · November 27th, 2010, 07:45 PM

I think that entire neighbourhood, including the houses to the north of this development, is already known as stockyards. And I agree, I'd choose a different moniker.

Now, forgetting about the name for a second, this is how big box development should be done in the city, if it is to be done. It's a shame that the neighbouring blocks were not planned in the same fashion [maybe future redevelopment]. It's not an architectural marvel but it's not the cheapest possible design. The scale is OK for the neighbourhood, cars are tucked in, it meets the street and the whole development fronts public transit. Not a bad project overall.

MysticMcGoo · November 27th, 2010, 09:06 PM

I agree. It definately gives a more urban feeling than the SmartCentres popping up like weeds in the fringes and the 905.

AndrewJM3D · November 29th, 2010, 04:00 PM

I suppose if people must have their box stores this is a better way to do it. What is up with that epic music for such a hum drum animation.

smokiboy · December 24th, 2010, 04:37 PM

This site is a blank slate and this is the best the developer could come up with?!? What about people? Mixed use? Density? Sustainable development???

current · September 30th, 2011, 04:32 AM

Toronto Star article:

Canadian Mall Developers Eyeing Port Lands

Quote:

RioCan’s retail portfolio is also dominated by conventional plazas, however it’s also developing an innovative two-storey glass store at the Stockyards, at St. Clair and Weston, for Target Corp. The development will include a Best Buy, Michaels and Marshalls, he added.

Read More: http://www.thestar.com/business/arti...-in-port-lands

Innsertnamehere · September 30th, 2011, 09:31 PM

i like the parody brands in the video.

"mine west"
"navy store" (old navy)

flesh_is_weak · October 2nd, 2011, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

They are going to call it "Stockyards"??? As in slaughterhouse? Who'd want to live in a stockyard?

Well, branding didn't really hurt the Meatpacking District

TheCanadianEuro · February 12th, 2012, 09:44 AM

Street scale storefronts, a second level of outdoor shopping access and parking lot, a roundabout.. this video suprised me.

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November 27th, 2010, 07:45 PM	#3
Гроф Grof Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 316 Likes (Received): 18	I think that entire neighbourhood, including the houses to the north of this development, is already known as stockyards. And I agree, I'd choose a different moniker. Now, forgetting about the name for a second, this is how big box development should be done in the city, if it is to be done. It's a shame that the neighbouring blocks were not planned in the same fashion [maybe future redevelopment]. It's not an architectural marvel but it's not the cheapest possible design. The scale is OK for the neighbourhood, cars are tucked in, it meets the street and the whole development fronts public transit. Not a bad project overall.

December 24th, 2010, 04:37 PM	#6
smokiboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto / Novi Sad Posts: 536 Likes (Received): 5	This site is a blank slate and this is the best the developer could come up with?!? What about people? Mixed use? Density? Sustainable development???

September 30th, 2011, 09:31 PM	#8
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,938 Likes (Received): 16	i like the parody brands in the video. "mine west" "navy store" (old navy)

February 12th, 2012, 09:44 AM	#10
TheCanadianEuro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London/Toronto Posts: 425 Likes (Received): 0	Street scale storefronts, a second level of outdoor shopping access and parking lot, a roundabout.. this video suprised me.