Recent content by FormerTorontonianBackInTO

I agree that the stroad is not good urbanism, but I think that this stretch of Yonge shows that sometimes sheer density, mixed use planning, including lots of retail, can overcome bad urban design/stroads to make for a vibrant environment. I say that because this stretch of Yonge attracts at...

Looks like the redesign (at least as implied by the comparable massing diagrams) got rid of all the interesting curves and some of the other interesting massing cues in the Pontarini design.

Given the above, would it not make sense to make a deal to cantilever some residential GFA over the heritage building as part of the 333 Queen East proposal (housing crisis and all)? Is that something the city could work out with an applicant (based on city history with creative solutions)...

As much as I complain re AA making generic designs, I loved AA's last design for this site (best I have every seen from them) and worry that the change in architect changes that design, which does look a bit different on the October 1, 2025 (AIC posting date) site plan application associated...

I agree that the area hasn't turned into a community yet, as it's still to underdeveloped in that regard (technically they have a grocery store at Walmart, and they have the community center, but still surrounded by way too much parking lot). I also doubt that the applicant here is ever going...

I like the change in architectural style (more bolder/colorful than the original, and breaking up the massing horizontally), and the addition of park space, though I preferred the original heights/peaks (if not on top of a station then where). I don't know if the architectural style in the...

. 2025-10-18 (I tried to get a look at the glazing)

I agree that the materials don't look as cheap as what I expected in this area (and in this city in general), although I disagree that "reasonable cost" justifies typical Toronto black/white/grey. If the place was going to rent anyways on the basis of being affordable then why not just put some...

Taken 2025-10-02

Ground realm has some decent detail and articulation (plus the blue wall really pops)

Went out there during my morning bike ride after seeing your post. Looks like they're doing the same treatment around the north podium's east and west face as well

Can they start electrical rough ins before the water proofing layer?

Beautiful pics. I know that many people love the south facing lake views but north facing view is definitely the one I'd want in this building. Seeing all of Toronto like that it would be impossible not to feel at one with the city (even if you're so far above it). UrbanToronto.ca is the one...

Re the board that they're using: what sort of board is that and is it already waterproof? Thanks in advance

2025-09-20 (I tried to get the mid block connection)