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Same basic reaction here. I just don't think they've thought it through; rather, they're just trying to gussy up the building as cheaply and as quickly as possible - they're certainly not thinking in terms of longevity.

Two from earlier today.

This building needs glass tinted aubergine or it's a massive fail. /s

The project late last night, as I was on my way home from life drawing, and again a half hour ago.

I''m going to go with British Racing Green.... or if you want something more electric but jolly, lime green. But really, just give us the umbrellas, thanks very much.

Yeah, the place is as yet a bit sterile. It's a massive improvement from what was there before but it could still go the extra mile. More colour would deffo be welcome, as would be shade elements like umbrellas and, in time, some proper tree cover. But it's lovely all the same. And the sight...

Truly one for the history books.

Point of clarification: Eastern has long been a dependable east/west arterial into and from downtown, well before most Torontonians even knew the Portlands existed. It has a rich industrial history, although there are relatively few remnants of that left. It's been a messy but vital thoroughfare...

Yeah, the diss on Eastern is not warranted. I'd welcome a smart 14 story building here. Besides, that stretch will doubtless change up again soon enough, further shaking off its somewhat bleak and crusty industrial vibe. I often find myself wondering about how long Canada Post, awash in red ink...

This is a pleasant surprise... hope the finished product keeps with the vibe.

Ugh. Wasted opportunity.

This project has also taken a remarkably long time to execute. Either they have substantial capitalization problems or the project is simply badly mismanaged. As it stands, it's been a bleakly comical series of cascading missteps.

It's like all their 'fixes" simply spur on new problems. Run away!!

I see this stinky carbuncle practically every day. It's unimaginably bad. Had they mastered the cladding it would still look like a spartan econobox of a building, but at least it would have been a tidy one.

From an eastbound streetcar, yesterday.