General Toronto Upcoming Development News and Rumours Thread

Travis007 · July 14th, 2011, 12:23 AM

We have sections for high and lowrise developments but I it would be good to have a general thread for upcoming news for developments and rumours, before they formally become materialized proposals.

Travis007 · July 14th, 2011, 12:23 AM

Sounds like this potential development site is relevant again!!

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...18#post5346518

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Originally Posted by softee on SkyscraperPage

Today I saw plans for a 60 storey condo proposed to be built on the lot between those two old empty bank buildings on Yonge St. beside Homesense. It appeared as if the two bank buildings will be incorporated into the base of the condo.

Innsertnamehere · July 14th, 2011, 12:36 AM

60 floors? GAA why not 90?!?! since 55 floors seems to be the new norm, i guess it won't be too long before we see something aorund 90 floors.

Travis007 · July 14th, 2011, 03:04 AM

The intriguing news continues...

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...79543&page=103

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Originally Posted by softee on SSP

I work at the Homesense next door and some guys came by today to look at the loading dock in the rear of the store because the whole area has to be redesigned in order to allow trucks to deliver shipments to the store during and after construction of the condo. He showed me detailed plans of the property which included a rendering of the new condo. I only got a quick look at the plans - looked pretty good from what I could tell in a 5 second gander - and he said it was going to be 60 storeys. He also said it might be several years before construction is underway, but it's still pretty exciting for sure!

***Taller, Better*** · July 14th, 2011, 06:02 AM

Could be excellent news if the two historical buildings are maintained in whole. That space/park between them is useless, anyway, and was never used by people when it was open to the public.

Innsertnamehere · July 14th, 2011, 08:56 PM

and apparently it isn't a POS development! thats great!

Travis007 · July 15th, 2011, 12:19 AM

^ The majority of downtown developments proposed and to hit the market in the last 2-3 years aren't POS's.

Innsertnamehere · July 15th, 2011, 01:55 AM

^ i wouldn't say that. (501 younge, anything in cityplace, come to mind.)

Innsertnamehere · July 15th, 2011, 02:55 PM

100 floor condo in yorkville!

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a juicy rumour tweeted by @buzzbuzzhome, and comments from his website...this is speculative, with no address or further info known, and it is just a /rumour/....so mods, if you feel this is inappropriate for a thread at this time, please feel free to delete....I just think it might be fun to discuss until more is known....does anyone have any further info on this?

Has anyone heard about the 100+ storey condo coming to Toronto in Yorkville?
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Matthew wrote: BuzzStaff
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1018 Posts #4 Posted : today at 05:28 PM

Great question. I heard the rumour about 2 months ago. [In fact, I may have helped fuel it a bit while asking industry people if there was any truth to it].

As of yet, I have not heard anyone confirm the rumour.

That said, if true, there are only 2 locations in Yorkville that I could imagine it going.

edit: my guess for the site would be 1 Bloor W...

from yyzer on UT

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthr...-for-Yorkville

Travis007 · July 15th, 2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

^ i wouldn't say that. (501 younge, anything in cityplace, come to mind.)

When I saw the elevation drawings for 501 Yonge, I was initially disappointed too. However, I recently came to terms that all opinions should be held until we actually see this in full colour and detail renderings. But in any circumstance, a pair of modernist glass boxes won't be so bad and will be an automatic upgrade for that block any day. The recent Cityplace developments (Montage, Luna, Parade) developed within the last 2-3 years are mediocre but not totally crap. They may be a bit lacking at street level, but I would never consider it to be POS's. Downtown Toronto has come a long way since the days of RoCP and French Quarter.

Travis007 · July 15th, 2011, 03:26 PM

Meanwhile, the Toronto skyscraper Golden Age continues as more rumours are buzzing about...

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Originally Posted by urbandreamer on UrbanToronto

Breaking news!

1 Bloor St W to be twin 80s towers, by Oxford Properties!

from http://twitter.com/#!/BlacktowerTV

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BlacktowerTV Lawrence Black
@
@BuzzBuzzHome @NewHomeBuyers @urban__dreamer 80 storeys is for Oxford. I've actually heard 2 80 storey towers.

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthr...-for-Yorkville

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Originally Posted by urbandreamer on UrbanToronto

http://twitter.com/#!/BlacktowerTV

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BlacktowerTV Lawrence Black
NEW DEVELOPMENT NEWFLASH!! A new development is coming the the Northwest corner of Yonge & Dundas STAY TUNED TO BLACKTOWER.TV FOR UPDATES!!

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthr...re-condo-site-)

***Taller, Better*** · July 15th, 2011, 07:32 PM

Wow!! 1 Bloor West is back on track!

Twin 80's towers could be quite dramatic...

Innsertnamehere · July 15th, 2011, 10:24 PM

not as nice as a new tallest for toronto

AndrewJM3D · July 15th, 2011, 10:49 PM

That 100 storey rumour seems like nothing more then just a rumour.

Mollywood · July 17th, 2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis007

Sounds like this potential development site is relevant again!!

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...18#post5346518

It pains me to walk by those beautiful buildings and just see them deteriorating day by day, so I hope something is done here soon.

Mollywood · July 17th, 2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewJM3D

That 100 storey rumour seems like nothing more then just a rumour.

But you know that it's getting you all hot and bothered.

Admit it! It's got me fantasizing.

AndrewJM3D · July 17th, 2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mollywood

But you know that it's getting you all hot and bothered.

Admit it! It's got me fantasizing.

Not so much. If the name Manulife was attached to it then perhaps. Sadly a 100 floor condo is not what Yorkville needs.

***Taller, Better*** · July 17th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Depends entirely on what part of "Yorkville". Don't forget the term "Yorkville" has been so stretched and manipulated by real estate agents that it includes Charles Street East by now.
Sort of like calling the dumpiest part of Ontario or George Street "Lower Cabbagetown".

ACT7 · July 18th, 2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Wow!! 1 Bloor West is back on track!

Twin 80's towers could be quite dramatic...

I guess that means Stollerys will have to be knocked down. I think its clock is ticking regardless.

***Taller, Better*** · July 18th, 2011, 08:32 PM

They will likely façade it.

July 14th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#1
Travis007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,851 Likes (Received): 2	General Toronto Upcoming Development News and Rumours Thread We have sections for high and lowrise developments but I it would be good to have a general thread for upcoming news for developments and rumours, before they formally become materialized proposals. __________________ View my photos on: Flickr & Follow me on: Twitter

July 14th, 2011, 06:02 AM	#5
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,753 Likes (Received): 281	Could be excellent news if the two historical buildings are maintained in whole. That space/park between them is useless, anyway, and was never used by people when it was open to the public. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

July 15th, 2011, 12:19 AM	#7
Travis007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,851 Likes (Received): 2	^ The majority of downtown developments proposed and to hit the market in the last 2-3 years aren't POS's. __________________ View my photos on: Flickr & Follow me on: Twitter

July 15th, 2011, 07:32 PM	#12
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,753 Likes (Received): 281	Wow!! 1 Bloor West is back on track! Twin 80's towers could be quite dramatic... __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

July 15th, 2011, 10:49 PM	#14
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,013 Likes (Received): 14	That 100 storey rumour seems like nothing more then just a rumour. __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

July 14th, 2011, 12:36 AM	#3
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,938 Likes (Received): 16	60 floors? GAA why not 90?!?! since 55 floors seems to be the new norm, i guess it won't be too long before we see something aorund 90 floors.

July 14th, 2011, 08:56 PM	#6
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,938 Likes (Received): 16	and apparently it isn't a POS development! thats great!

July 15th, 2011, 01:55 AM	#8
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,938 Likes (Received): 16	^ i wouldn't say that. (501 younge, anything in cityplace, come to mind.)

July 15th, 2011, 10:24 PM	#13
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,938 Likes (Received): 16	not as nice as a new tallest for toronto

July 17th, 2011, 06:24 PM	#18
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,753 Likes (Received): 281	Depends entirely on what part of "Yorkville". Don't forget the term "Yorkville" has been so stretched and manipulated by real estate agents that it includes Charles Street East by now. Sort of like calling the dumpiest part of Ontario or George Street "Lower Cabbagetown". __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

July 18th, 2011, 08:32 PM	#20
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,753 Likes (Received): 281	They will likely façade it. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

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