I also watched this item at TEYCC and have some observations:
1. The representative for the Swansea Ratepayers Association was a poor presenter, which is unfortunate, because any points of merit were lost in her stumbling delivery. She was not well prepared and did not seem to know a lot of...
Thanks, @Northern Light! Adding images of the original vs. approved massing from the decision doc here. I do think it's nice to see the city reward sustainable development practices with the broader floorplate. I'd love to see more these types of incentives throughout the city.
I know this...
Application docs are now available: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5309673&pid=717759
If I am reading correctly, height is about 43m. Total of 91 units distributed as follows:
7 - studio
50 - 1 bedroom
24 - 2 bedroom
10 - 3 bedroom...
Looks like windows on the east side, juliette balconies on the north (Bloor facing) side. Higher res image from Leader Lane's homepage.
Edit: Yes, it does look like recessed balconies on the east towards the south elevation.
I think this could tie into the neighbourhood very nicely with Bijou across the street and the Tridel buildings to the west. Wouldn't have minded seeing a bit more brick though. Curious how the few windows on the east side of the building will dictate any future redevelopment on the adjacent site.
I'm sure there are lots of opportunities to grab more and much better photos than mine as this rises!
@interchange42 - you may have missed this crane in your list.
It seems this site is no longer listed on Windmill's website, which is odd since the development team stated months ago at the community meeting that they planned to submit a development application to the city imminently.
I wonder if this is intended to help divert some traffic. Currently if driving east, the only access to the schools is eastbound on Ranee and then north on Ameer/Neptune, which is a single lane in each direction and can get congested when school buses are parked for drop offs and pick ups.
I...
That's a shame. Typically, I find the LCBO to be one of the "chain stores" that have better visual merchandising displays and avoid the use to window film.
I'm not clear on why the placement of these facilities are in this order, and why they need to be relocated from their current position. There's plenty of space to put the basketball court beside the current soccer field; though possibly for ease of maintenance, they want to keep all the...