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Crane removal underway !

I can't find the exact reference but from memory, current layout (larger cubicles, internal walls for multiple enclosed offices) means capacity of 3,600 employees. After renovation, the layout will be open floor plan (smaller cubicles, not as many enclosed offices and those will be much...

During the Employees Town Hall meeting for the 900 Bay renovations project, it was mentionned that the 880 Bay site would be used as a staging area for the 900 Bay project (scheduled from 2018 to 2024) and no decision reached on long-term plans for the 880 Bay site.

On the fuel retailing side, the gas station at the corner of Jarvis and Wellesley is fenced off with signs "closed for upgrade". City's building application website shows building permit (under review) for "Proposal to construct a new gas station with 1 story convenience store containing retail...

No big news about this site but I did get the following message at work in early June. SCHEDULED PROJECT: DEMOLITION OF FORMER GOVERNMENT FACILITY AT 880 BAY STREET, TORONTO When? It’s anticipated that the demolition contractor will be installing hoarding around the building this month...

Just noticed yesterday that the big crane is gone.

July might simply be the date for branding change from Delta to Eaton and without any major renovations? There seems to be a little bit of construction material on the rooftop right now with temporary railing but probably a maintenance project rather than any substantive renovations. On...

not sure when it happened (probably in the last 24 hours) but house has moved half way to its future location (the new concrete pad at the corner of the laneway).

The Running Room has just opened at the base of Murano south tower (corner Bay and Grenville). It is a bit different from the usual retail (dry cleaner, convenience store, nail/hair salon) in the other condo towers in the area.

Quick update on Karma. About two-third of the site has been excavated one level. Also, 2 yellow "I-beams" under the old house already with other yellow "I-beams" on the side waiting for the house move (don't know the date).

Thanks for the clarification. In some ways, I would prefer it was the generic 2 storey building to the south instead of the older 3 storey building where Komrads / Bar One used to be (for those who remember). There might be nice bricks under all that white paint !

I think the 3 storey building at the corner of Isabella is 627-637 Yonge. Isn't 625 Yonge the shorter 2 storey building to the south?

Looking south from Grosvernor down the alley between Burano and WCH. Anyone noticed that the new building replicates the look of 800 Bay St.(south end of alley) build in 1950s and reno in 1980s ... just a coincidence probably / hopefully ! Not a fan of the view from the Bay street side...

Some heavy equipment on site today. Also, saw a notice that 1 lane of Grenville would be closed as of November 2012 for approx. 36 months for staging area.

I think $250K 20 yrs @ 3% is around $1,400 per month including interest so just from a cash flow perspective, it changes from $250 or $300 monthly cash gain to a short of $150 or $200 monthly.

Not sure if 7 & 9 Gloucester have any type of heritage designation but they seem in good shape and worth preserving. Perhaps this is the portion to be retained - especially since 11 Gloucester, the end row house is not included in the project...

I think the 2 stories white brick building is 597 & 599 Yonge. The Waffle place, the Records store and the Shawarma place (where Coffee Time used to be) are all 599 Yonge all the way to the corner of Gloucester.

I walked down Yonge a few times since Friday. Initially, I thought the existing sidewalk would have been better for the patios and the blocked off lane for pedestrians but on the other hand, having the patios between traffic and sidewalk creates a nice buffer. I guess I like both ways. On...

Also, the Toronto Star building has 3 "sections" 25 storeys tower 3 storeys loading dock (Canada Post Storage to convert to parking / see first post in thread) 5 storeys block (which may have been the former printing press area?) That 5 storeys block is twice the footprint of the tower...

Some activity at the Karma site. - 2 large trees were removed this weekend. - Demolition of the back portion of the heritage building this morning (I believe front portion is to be retained and moved to east side of site)