Toronto Yonge Sheppard Centre Renovations and Expansion | 123.13m | 35s | RioCan | BDP Quadrangle

[khris]

We have new glass now.

 

[constructo]

The image will not open. What are you referring to?

 

[constructo]

Construction activity continues on the north side with the reinforced deck going in and more wooden forms and rebar are set up for the next concrete pour.

 

[sunnyraytoronto]

We have new glass now.

The image will not open. What are you referring to?

The girl at the street corner seems to be looking for something,.... perhaps, she's trying to help Constructo find the new glass,....

Interestingly, this upper level of new glass will enclose old office on this floor of the North Office Tower,.... but the South Office Tower will see similar new glass and patio treatment for new restaurant overlooking Yonge & Sheppard intersection.

Anyways,... the northwest corner pictured above is supposed to look like this (closest corner) when done,...

https://www.quadrangle.ca/design/portfolio/yonge-sheppard-centre

 

[Edward Skira]

Thankfully the moat is history. Proper street retail will completely transform this block.

 

[amnesiajune]

I didn't get a picture this morning, but they've started putting up the cladding for the new structure along Yonge Street.

 

[Johnny Au]

I might get to work at the LA Fitness at Yonge and Sheppard to update client databases, according to my fitness trainer at the Don Mills location, who might be re-assigned to the Yonge and Sheppard location.

 

[drum118]

Aug 15
More up on site
I hope they aren't planning painting that concrete black as it looks bad now. It will be all black if the continue to use black glazing.

 

[sunnyraytoronto]

Wondering if Drum118 felt a strange chill taking that last photo,.... standing on site of former funeral home (a number of those in North York Centre)

Anyways,.... last photo also shows framing for new TTC accessible elevator shaft,.... here, you can just see the metal roof of the current on sidewalk TTC accessible elevator shaft,...

 

[sunnyraytoronto]

From another thread,....

SunnyRay;
What changes has Riocan proposed for Sheppard Center? Seems like a costly proposal as construction continues at a fast pace based on plans set years ago.

Most of the latest revision mainly relates to greenroof, landscaping (thankfully more like HullmarkCentre VS EmeraldPark), utility, etc,.... but also redesign to ChildCare facility.

Anyways,.... originally RioCan had new replacement rental (apartment) units going on roof above Dollarama/TimHorton part of SheppardCentre (along Sheppard):

http://riocan.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/riocan_sheppard_centre.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Then last year they installed outdoor play area for the day care here.
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...-riocan-quadrangle.17901/page-12#post-1130707

Latest revision is for 2 storey Non-Profit ChildCare and Family Service community space. But as you can see, this new 2 storey structure is a decent size! Definitely enough space to host a LCBO store and more!

A bit of write up here:
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...-riocan-quadrangle.17901/page-25#post-1240695

Ok,... so why does this matter???? The Non-Profit ChildCare facility and Family Service community space are part of Section 37 Community Benefit for RioCan's Yonge-Sheppard Centre (Councillor Filion was really giddy about scoring 10% here since he had RioCan over a barrel); it's worth about $20million given the amount of "retail space" RioCan has to turn over to the City on 99 year lease.
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...greatwise-core-architects.26593/#post-1181015

Apparently the above is what I'm allowed to say since it has "confirmation",....

Anyways,..... Given that this Non-Profit ChildCare facility and Family Service community space has been relocated to the top of the roof here in the latest revision,.... it must have freed up the exact same amount of "retail space" elsewhere (agreement with City specifies exact size for Non-Profit ChildCare facility and Family Service community space must be and it's from retail space!),.... again, a good size amount of retail space that can easily host an LCBO store,.... so if LCBO has finally given up on their already renovated over 2 years ago but still haven't opened EmeraldPark LCBO store,.... hmmmm,....

 

[amnesiajune]

But as you can see, this new 2 storey structure is a decent size! Definitely enough space to host a LCBO store and more!

This "new" structure has been in their site plan for a long time, and it's not freeing up any retail space. They have two separate child care facilities going into the mall. One is on the third floor along Sheppard, the other is on the second floor along Greenwood. Even if you did free up one, it's not big enough for an LCBO. Those two facilities are 6,500 square feet and 7,500 square feet, respectively. Their Emerald Park store would've been more than 10,000 square feet.

 

[Edward Skira]

 

[Edward Skira]

 

[constructo]

Forms are placed for the final stage of the elevator shaft and a view of the set concrete after forms removed. Rebar staging area and placement. Next big pour of the new deck.

 

[constructo]

New town-homes fronting Sheppard; I took a look at a 1 bedroom and found it lacking in space with a small bedroom. Bathroom finishes are basic, nothing luxury there. The appliances are good quality but they used cheap plastic laminate sheeting on the floors. There's a large outdoor deck but you won't have any privacy as the apartment balconies overlook it. There will be a lobby built off Sheppard and an elevator from the homes to the parking garage. Rents are on par with Forest Laneway. There's a long waiting list for these homes and Riocan has a strict vetting process for prospective tenants.