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Amazed that these type of minor (some major) variances seem to be the new norm for CofA. Negotiate like hell with the city & public. Settle on a height (storey count) to avoid the OLT and then try and change it later at CofA? What gives?

I dunno. This looks like the definition of a negative shadow impact. Covers most of the park/sports field & a major high school.

For those that think the local resident's (associations) are foolish to raise $ to protect their interests and neighbourhoods (because that is what they are doing), I completely disagree. There seems to be an insinuation here that raising $ is analogous to appeal. That's not true. If folks...

CORE Toronto occupies the upper floors of this commercial building. CORE is an agency that serves hundreds of cognitively impaired youth & adults. Not a simple move, so whatever gets planned for this site will somehow have to accommodate them or find some solution.

These kind of financial issues and litigation are not "nothing burgers" and can absolutely impact the project. Once litigation starts a level of uncertainty gets associated with the project. Different parties no longer cooperate and in order to secure additional financing (or draw down...

There's actually a decent sized park going in next door as part of the old Capitol Theatre development (old surface parking lot). It will actually give them much more green space than in the current immediate area.

Lower floors could be extension of mall. I would expect to see some form of entertainment (Cineplex) in the upper levels and a tall residential tower on top.

This is one of the best transitions to a low density neighbourhood within the city of Toronto that I have seen. Stepped down and a pops/park too. Agree that this should get relatively quick approval/agreement. Don't see nimby on this this one.

I don't see the podium as being vastly different from what exists today (at least in terms of scale). I appreciate the City's input. Sounds like the setback to Yonge will be greater than the current setback. From my experience this is a fairly busy pedestrian area and the added setback will...

Not sure why some of you think this is so awful? There are so many examples of far more offensive proposals nearby. Would like to hear the reasoning behind the criticism.

I guess they didn't get their Limiting Distance Agreement. Windows are gone.

Agree with Northern Light. The North/South depth of the site makes it challenging for a tower. Expect they will have to negotiate with their northern neighbour to get approval.

I would think those kind of tenants would look to the larger redevelopments happening at Eglinton. Maybe the new LRT will increase pedestrian traffic in the area, but the lively retail is all located to the south (primarily south of Manor). Maybe this development creates a transition between...

Am I missing something? At the risk of beating a dead horse, I'm not sure how Bill 23 killed these incentives. Don't think Bill 23 impacted the property taxes or planning fees. I think part of Bill 23 eliminated the development charges. If that is the case, the developer would have been...

Are you suggesting this development was guaranteed upfront subsidies from the city? I thought development charges went to things like roads & sewers.

Agree. There's also no way the neighbourhood association would have won at OLT.

I will admit to not having followed any of this, but I find the explanation of HousingNowTO to be suspect. I would be curious to understand how Bill 23 impacted this. Surely the truth in the matter is that the original proposal of 50% affordable was poorly planned economically. The developer...

According to Councillor Mike Colle's newsletter, "On March 31st, City Council approved a settlement on the redevelopment of 500 Duplex Ave avoiding a hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal." Don't know the details.

Is that definitive? Seems like a pretty impactful change to a major arterial. Does this not have to be approved by council? How can the developer just make the assumption that they will get the lane closure in their application?

Hmmmmm....you sound like you know of which you speak, but I see zero windows on the west wall of 210 in the application that was approved at LPAT. The site plan app has a ton of them?