Jarrek
Active Member
Agree with the sentiments that more thought has to be placed on the use of the street level and bases of new developments in this area.
Toronto Ïce Condominiums at York Centre | 234.07m | 67s | Lanterra | a—A
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p5connex
Active Member
borgo100: Yes, I believe there is a project which is called 18 York St. or something to that extent- its designed by KPMB, but other than a billboard, and I guess a thread somewhere on this forum, there has not been much movement, either building or topic-wise.
About the looking into condos or into offices- I don't know how else you can do it? This will be inevitable at some point or another, so better get used to this sort of development now.
p5
About the looking into condos or into offices- I don't know how else you can do it? This will be inevitable at some point or another, so better get used to this sort of development now.
p5
wyliepoon
Senior Member
Attempt at 16 York Street on Sketchup...
Link to model at 3D Warehouse
York Street canyon view
Skyline view
Bremner Blvd canyon view
Aerial
Link to model at 3D Warehouse
York Street canyon view
Skyline view
Bremner Blvd canyon view
Aerial
Ramako
Moderator
Daaaaaamn.
Not a bad little skyline for what is an otherwise empty piece of dirt.
Not a bad little skyline for what is an otherwise empty piece of dirt.
acetradamus
New Member
Residential doesn't belong here. These are financial district lands related to Union Station improvements. Some residential may be acceptable, but the city should not allow less than 50% of the zoned commerical density to be realized.
casaguy
Senior Member
Thanks for that, Wyliepoon!
I find it somewhat sad that the Royal York will be buried in all this. The view from the Gardiner will never be the same.
I find it somewhat sad that the Royal York will be buried in all this. The view from the Gardiner will never be the same.
spaced
Active Member
Those are some smart, sexy looking condos. Is 18 York is still on hold after the city turning it down based on not being dense enough?
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
wow, talk about some big news that can fill 3 pages of discussion in a single day! Wyliepoon, dude that was some quick work on your part and really cool to be able to visualize this development! Nevermind about the Royal York losing its view... after this, only the highest floors of the bank towers will be able to see the lake. Look out Hong Kong!
p5connex
Active Member
Thanks Wylie- that looks pretty good.
So, are some people here, having trouble with the fact that there is too much residential in this project, or that there is already too much residential in the immediate area: ACC, Inifinity et al.?
p5
So, are some people here, having trouble with the fact that there is too much residential in this project, or that there is already too much residential in the immediate area: ACC, Inifinity et al.?
p5
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
Wow!! Super-Density!! Thanks Wylie!
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Thanks wylie!
Looking at the 3D model - the podium for the project looks really, really weak - in contrast to MLS. I think that's something to be rectified.
re: residential
I don't mind seeing some residential compoent in the project - but given the location, the majority of the floor space should be devoted to office use.
AoD
Looking at the 3D model - the podium for the project looks really, really weak - in contrast to MLS. I think that's something to be rectified.
re: residential
I don't mind seeing some residential compoent in the project - but given the location, the majority of the floor space should be devoted to office use.
AoD
FunkyTechnician
New Member
Thank you Wyliepoon.
So the building west of Union Tower has not been approved? And what is the high speed rail link between Union station and Pearson Airport?
P.S. Maldive from SSP has her work cut out for her.
So the building west of Union Tower has not been approved? And what is the high speed rail link between Union station and Pearson Airport?
P.S. Maldive from SSP has her work cut out for her.
Dane
Active Member
Mr. Wyliepoon's Rendering makes me think that 18 York street, and Union Tower could stand to be a smidge taller....
excellent rendering though! it looks fantastic!
I am not personally opposed to having residential buildings in the area, but i do have to wonder who would like to live in an area with... little view other than into office buildings/other peoples condos.... but I think that having a good mix of residential/office is smart... so that the financial district doesnt become ghost town past 5 in the evening...
excellent rendering though! it looks fantastic!
I am not personally opposed to having residential buildings in the area, but i do have to wonder who would like to live in an area with... little view other than into office buildings/other peoples condos.... but I think that having a good mix of residential/office is smart... so that the financial district doesnt become ghost town past 5 in the evening...
oneillt
New Member
fantastic rendering. I used to like Maple Leaf Square but not they look 'blah'.
lordmandeep
Banned
Oh right beside Infinity and across from the ACC.
Yeah they will get approved,.
also the buildings are 216M and 172 m and 156M!!!
MY god
Yeah they will get approved,.
also the buildings are 216M and 172 m and 156M!!!
MY god