General Toronto Upcoming Development News and Rumours Thread - Page 4

Travis007 · August 23rd, 2011, 05:52 PM

4800 Yonge Street (SW corner of Yonge/Sheppard)

The image url's have "KPF" in it. Looks like this could be a Kohn-Petersen-Fox designed building.

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Originally Posted by pipolchap on UrbanToronto

Here is a beautiful rendering for a proposed tower.
I believe the site is owned by OMERS.

***Taller, Better*** · August 23rd, 2011, 07:59 PM

Despite the apparent acute sharpness portrayed in the render (perspectives almost always give this illusion), I suspect this will be a pretty average looking glass box with a slight variation on the 7th floor.

Travis007 · August 31st, 2011, 04:49 PM

http://homesandcondosblog.com/home/f...ntre-4114.html

FOR SALE: THE SHEPPARD CENTRE

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The Sheppard Centre, a mixed use development at the corner of Sheppard and Yonge Streets, is now for sale, according to TD Securities.

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What makes this an intriguing opportunity for developers is the fact that there is potential in adding much more density to the site.

Based on documents provided by TD securities, in the long term the site could see up too three new towers.

Bids are currently being submitted to TD Securities on September 27th.

Innsertnamehere · August 31st, 2011, 08:38 PM

we have too many twin towers in this city, the last thing I want is some triplets...

Travis007 · September 10th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Interesting, although unconfirmed information by Nadine Robbins via Urbandreamer on UrbanToronto. The 199 and 205 Yonge Street proposal will be 80 storeys according to this real estate insider.

80 storeys is pretty big news, would be in the height range of Aura and One Bloor. With Yonge/Bloor and Yonge/College getting taller and denser, it's nice to see this part (Dundas to Queen) densifying too, skyline wise).

http://www.nadinerobbins.com/199-205...wn-Luxury.html

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Both the former branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at 199 Yonge Street and the stately Bank of Toronto building located at 205 Yonge Street have been sold and a new future 80-storey condominium project is scheduled to take their place.

jje10001 · September 10th, 2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis007

Interesting, although unconfirmed information by Nadine Robbins via Urbandreamer on UrbanToronto. The 199 and 205 Yonge Street proposal will be 80 storeys according to this real estate insider.

80 storeys is pretty big news, would be in the height range of Aura and One Bloor. With Yonge/Bloor and Yonge/College getting taller and denser, it's nice to see this part (Dundas to Queen) densifying too, skyline wise).

http://www.nadinerobbins.com/199-205...wn-Luxury.html

That means we're either getting a facadectomy or a very, very narrow tower. I predict that 197 Yonge will be sacrificed while 205 Yonge is kept whole.

***Elkhanan1*** · September 11th, 2011, 10:00 AM

There's plenty of room in the laneway behind the two heritage buildings to add an 80-storey tower. No need to sacrifice either one of them.

jje10001 · September 11th, 2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Elkhanan1

There's plenty of room in the laneway behind the two heritage buildings to add an 80-storey tower. No need to sacrifice either one of them.

The space isn't particularily wide:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=199+Yon...8.41,,0,-14.97

Nor is the space behind any wider:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=199+Yon...h&z=19&vpsrc=6

AndrewJM3D · September 14th, 2011, 01:56 AM

Mock up massing by Canadian National on UT.

I for one am against this sale. these two buildings would be a great asset to the City of Toronto and should not be lobbies for a condo. If they leave them alone, restore and open them to the public they I will back a plan for this site.

Epi · September 14th, 2011, 06:11 AM

That site was sold? Dang... I'd always wished that if I won the lottery I'd turn those buildings into my personal club.

Mollywood · September 14th, 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewJM3D

Mock up massing by Canadian National on UT.

I for one am against this sale. these two buildings would be a great asset to the City of Toronto and should not be lobbies for a condo. If they leave them alone, restore and open them to the public they I will back a plan for this site.

Agree 100%! I want access to those 2 buildings. They would make great little museums or art galleries.

AndrewJM3D · September 16th, 2011, 02:33 AM

This might be the nicest looking building from it's era IMO. Taken by : Timothy Neesam on flickr.com

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

***Taller, Better*** · September 16th, 2011, 06:51 AM

wow... he was INCREDIBLY lucky to get inside!! I'm grateful to see what it looks like; thanks for posting.
That veined marble is AMAZING.

Nouvellecosse · September 17th, 2011, 01:15 AM

Spectacular!

Travis007 · September 24th, 2011, 05:36 PM

The name ``Synergy Condos`` causing a lot of waves in the real estate world. Rumoured to be with a developer from the UAE and 100+ storeys.

From @BuzzBuzzHome`s Twitter:

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Hearing that Synergy Condos is going to be 100+ storeys, with an unknown developer to Toronto from the UAE.

Wow! Our hot real estate market is getting world recognition, everyone wants a piece of the action. With Bazis from Kazakhstan, Concord and Henderson from Hong Kong, and now this, Toronto is becoming a playground for the rich and international developers. And tons of companies from Vancouver too. Truly exciting times to be a skyscraper fan in this city. Although will be interesting to see how this and the other rumours materialize in midst of unpredictable economic times.

AndrewJM3D · September 24th, 2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Taller, Better

wow... he was INCREDIBLY lucky to get inside!! I'm grateful to see what it looks like; thanks for posting.
That veined marble is AMAZING.

It's being used in a commercial that's on TV right now. Some girl gets lowered down mission impossible from the skylight. I forget what it's for.

As for the 100+ storey condo, it better look good.

***Taller, Better*** · September 24th, 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewJM3D

As for the 100+ storey condo, it better look good.

Agreed. Hearing "UAE" makes me think it could be Spectacular, or Kitsch... more likely than anything in the middle.

Birianon · September 25th, 2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewJM3D

As for the 100+ storey condo, it better look good.

Certain first supertall for toronto if it is infact 100 stories

***Taller, Better*** · September 25th, 2011, 07:24 PM

If you don't include the First Canadian Place that was built in the '70's, which had
no idea it was being built 2 metres short of a future arbitrarily chosen figure of 300m
for a "supertall"!

AndrewJM3D · September 25th, 2011, 09:34 PM

We don't

August 23rd, 2011, 07:59 PM	#62
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,779 Likes (Received): 398	Despite the apparent acute sharpness portrayed in the render (perspectives almost always give this illusion), I suspect this will be a pretty average looking glass box with a slight variation on the 7th floor. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

September 11th, 2011, 10:00 AM	#67
*Elkhanan1* Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto/São Paulo Posts: 4,297 Likes (Received): 6	There's plenty of room in the laneway behind the two heritage buildings to add an 80-storey tower. No need to sacrifice either one of them. __________________ "I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it." — Mae West

September 14th, 2011, 01:56 AM	#69
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,028 Likes (Received): 15	Mock up massing by Canadian National on UT. I for one am against this sale. these two buildings would be a great asset to the City of Toronto and should not be lobbies for a condo. If they leave them alone, restore and open them to the public they I will back a plan for this site. __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’ Last edited by AndrewJM3D; September 14th, 2011 at 02:03 AM.

September 16th, 2011, 02:33 AM	#72
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,028 Likes (Received): 15	This might be the nicest looking building from it's era IMO. Taken by : Timothy Neesam on flickr.com image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

September 16th, 2011, 06:51 AM	#73
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,779 Likes (Received): 398	wow... he was INCREDIBLY lucky to get inside!! I'm grateful to see what it looks like; thanks for posting. That veined marble is AMAZING. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

August 31st, 2011, 08:38 PM	#64
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,958 Likes (Received): 17	we have too many twin towers in this city, the last thing I want is some triplets...

September 14th, 2011, 06:11 AM	#70
Epi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,613 Likes (Received): 9	That site was sold? Dang... I'd always wished that if I won the lottery I'd turn those buildings into my personal club.

September 17th, 2011, 01:15 AM	#74
Nouvellecosse ~ Mysterious Entity ~ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Halifax, N.S. Posts: 3,590 Likes (Received): 25	Spectacular!

September 25th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#79
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,779 Likes (Received): 398	If you don't include the First Canadian Place that was built in the '70's, which had no idea it was being built 2 metres short of a future arbitrarily chosen figure of 300m for a "supertall"! __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

September 25th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#80
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,028 Likes (Received): 15	We don't __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

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