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This project is so fantastic. The glass/lighting will be a spectacular addition to the skyline. My only disappointment is how both 1 and 2 will finish at the top, with flat, boring roofs. A little architectural 'flare' or thought to design would have been appropriate. Both buildings would have...

So happy to see something hopefully happen here. That entire Bloor/Yonge crossroads, one of the most important intersections, has been such an embarrassment for so long...the bad SE corner with crappy retail finally reinvented with 1BE, now The One, Cumberland Square possibilities (Cumberland...

Ah yes, silly me. Forgot about that city reg. Thanks Interchange!

Every time I visit this BAC3 thread I feel a little sad. I really feel this was a missed opportunity - an opportunity to develop a signature skyscraper on one of the last prime sites within the centre of the financial core, with infrastructure already completed. Just plug and play. Instead, we...

I first raised the suggestion of tearing down Rogers Centre a few weeks ago when Oxford released its renderings for Union Centre and I noted on that Union Centre thread their 'rail deck' park concept would actually face an imposing north wall of Rogers Centre and not be bathed in sunlight as...

Tremendous photos Ryan_T. Many thanks. I hope it's never lost by UT Forum Members that Southcore must be one of the most incredible transformations of any downtown piece of land in North American history. And it's not finished yet!

I'm always happy to play the 'village idiot' on this site surrounded by such experts as I dropped 'crane' after Grade 9. Will the Mega Crane stay in place to build the tower, and this smaller new yellow crane be for the south podium build? Thanks.

Given the unique complexities of this site and this build - we shall all need to pack our patience. Fortunately, with our intrepid correspondent Benito on the scene doing his usual fabulous work, we won't miss a step in its evolution!

bada bing! But seriously, FCP is a prime example. They have tall and grounded antennae on top, and BMO calls itself "Canada's First Bank". Stick a flag up there!!! There must be some technical/safety reason, or some obscure city law, why they cannot. If there isn't - then let's start a movement!

As a very proud Canadian on July 1, I send this question out to all members of this Forum - why doesn't any notable tall building in Toronto have a big-ass Canadian Flag flying atop it??? Happy Canada Day to one and all.

Great memories. I saw a pic of Massey Tower the other day on this site and in its foreground was Pantages and I remembered with a wry smile how HEAD-EXPLODING a 40+ storey condo was at the time and caused such civic and special interest hand-wringing and worry. What a difference 15 yrs can make!

A good friend of mine who is a US-based sports reporter was in town covering NBA finals. Other than the Raptors, most of the chatter amongst the press was how ASTOUNDED they all were by all of the major development going on in Toronto. Most of them couldn't believe their eyes. Sometimes outside...

Of course, maybe the City and Rogers will come to their senses and design/build a 35-40,000 seat baseball-only modern home for the Jays and implode the Rogers Centre at some point over the next 10 years. When City politicians and big money got serious about a domed stadium (at the rain-soaked...

It's a very exciting design and Pelli and Oxford are pros, but no doubt it will go through many evolutions. My only concern with the rail deck park is the southern view will be of one massively ugly northern concrete wall of Rogers Centre overshadowing everything, and other than early...

Yes, those stats are signs of an incredibly healthy market and the envy of North America. But if this thread is to discuss possibilities of The Hub or CC3 being green-lighted anytime soon, tech company needs are not going to do it. Tech companies operate in a leaner, more efficient manner, with...

As usual, the 'wise sage' of this Forum, Mr Copperpot, has nailed it. With 160 Front, Union Centre, CIBC 1 all being filled by the big users (banks), all of us skyscraper geeks (but we love it!) must settle in for a very long wait until shovels in ground for The Hub or CC3 or any other office...

Just was there and counted 48. Eighteen to go. Moving at a very rapid pace as well. Interested is correct...should have gone for 76 floors! (Ten years ago we all would have been AMAZED at a 66 storey condo!!!)

Don't understand, given the good posts above regarding office space requirements in the future, Brookfield would limit to 43 floors. Shadowing would really only effect The Bay department store to the north. I would think this would be a prime spot for a 300 m building....one of the best and last...

This has great potential. A very large site, subway access and could even stretch to corner if they acquire a small strip of retail. Height could be mid-30's if possible which would work for that area. However, it backs onto a school playground so the old Four Seasons-Jesse Ketchum move could be...

I hear Trump penthouse might have real grass on its roof....they won't cut it, only comb it over...