Toronto Junction Factory | 24.38m | 7s | Terra Firma Homes | AJT Architects

[AlbertC]

http://app.toronto.ca/DevelopmentAp...ion=init&folderRsn=3959698&isCofASearch=false

Proposed amendments to permit the development of a mid-rise mixed-use condominium building ranging between 7 and 8-storeys, comprised of up to 123 residential units, and approximately 1,113 square metres of non-residential gross floor area consisting of retail space on the ground floor. An existing 1-storey car wash building would be demolished.

 

[AlbertC]

http://www.johnsonnorbraten.com/dundas_west.php

3385 Dundas West
Toronto
120 unit seniors' apartment building with street-related retail

The building fronts an old commercial street and runs the full width of the block, with small houses from the early 20th century behind it.

At the front, it takes cues from the shopping street. There are variations in parapet height and building profile, brick colour, bay window placement and storefront treatment - instead of one consistent expression across the block. At the side and rear, the building steps down to ease the transition in scale from main street to side street.

There are 5 floors of bachelor and one and two bedroom rental apartments above at-grade retail space and communal functions.

With Jerome Markson Architect Inc.

 

[GenerationLee]

IS this an early rendering? Looks very preliminary.

 

[junctionist]

This project would be a great development if it happens. Dundas has the Junction's "main street" built form of multistorey mixed-use buildings from Dupont up to Runnymede. West of Runnymede, it becomes suburban with commercial buildings set further back from the street and surrounded by parking lots.

This project would start to urbanize Dundas west of Runnymede along the lines of the traditional commercial area in the Junction, making that part of Dundas more walkable and attractive.

 

[Jayomatic]

Here are updated renderings from the application. Looks much better than the previous concept. I live nearby and think this is a great addition to Dundas.

 

[Towered]

Agreed - this would transform the neighbourhood. That stretch of Dundas between Runnymede and Jane (or even Scarlett) is shockingly suburban, especially given the beautiful built-form of the Junction just to the east. It's like two different worlds, and makes for a very jarring experience.

 

[ProjectEnd]

It looks like the developer is Terra Firma Homes Corporation. Architect is TACT. Height is 29m and 8 floors.

Apparently 8 of the 123 units will be sold as: "Habitat Units through Habitat for Humanity's joint affordable housing ownership initiative in cooperation with the City of Toronto for low-income families."

 

[interchange42]

We have put together a front page story for this building, and established a dataBase file which is linked at the top of this page.

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[GenerationLee]

It has a similar feel to the condo just south of Bathurst and Bloor. They both share a similar form and colour scheme, although this rendering shows there could be a bit more design than what's built on Bathurst. (The condo on Bathurst is great either way IMO, simple and good for the area)

 

[interchange42]

B.Streets has lots of "design". This one is timid by comparison.

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[GenerationLee]

I suppose that was sarcasm? That's why I said IMO, for design is subjective.

 

[interchange42]

No, no sarcasm. I just don't understand how anyone could look at B.Streets and think that it didn't evidence a thorough thinking-through. You might not like the design as much as you like this one, but I think it would be difficult to argue that B.Streets was less thought-out than 3385 Dundas.

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[innsertnamehere]

NRU is saying that this is a Habitat For Humanity project.. which doesn't sound right to me.

 

[interchange42]

Habitat for Humanity are partnering with the developer on this. It's in the front page article that's linked in post #8.

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[PMT]

Preliminary Report: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-95488.pdf