193-195 Shaw Street

[rdaner]

This is directly across the street from the Artscape project. I like seeing these renovations and conversions along side streets because I see them as providing inexpensive space for new business and restaurants/cafes in which to locate. As more and more development happens along main streets (Dundas, Queen) and rents rise, the city should be encouraging select north-south streets to allow for more flexible mixed use arrangements and Shaw Street is ideal because of it's width.

This is a really poor quality photo of the interior of the restuarant space included to show the skylights added as well as the rooftop patio.

 

[AlbertC]

Thx, nice tidbit of urbanity. I've been an admirer of Shaw Street since I was 12 years old trekking from St. Francis of Assisi CS all the way home to Davenport Rd. It's a nice quaint west side street featuring charming Vics, parks, classic school buildings (fav being Central Commerce), & that crazy Greek house.

 

[400WellingtonGuy]

I have been admiring this project for a year. I just wish I would have bought the property and done what they have constructed for these buildings. Should be great when completed. Fantastic patio opportunity.

 

[urbandreamer]

I don't like it. Again an amazing opportunity to create a beautiful modern building next to the restored corner lot. Instead, looks like a cost-cutting suburban-style bore.

 

[400WellingtonGuy]

I don't like it. Again an amazing opportunity to create a beautiful modern building next to the restored corner lot. Instead, looks like a cost-cutting suburban-style bore.

Its not finished yet, so I would wait until everything is in place. As well, looks to me like they have rehabilitated the existing structures mindful with cost. A beautiful modern building is not cheap.

 

[rdaner]

Photo taken 3 May 2013

This is just to the north of 193-195. I wouldn't be surprised if Shaw Street started going commercial.

 

[urbandreamer]

^That would be cool. I'd also love to see all those old corner commercial buildings along Argyle to Northcote area return to cute little cafes, galleries etc--a strong possibility given the huge number of new condo kids in the area demanding new services.

 

[AlbertC]

This turned out quite nice, I'd totally live here. Great location here being steps away from Trinity Bellwoods, and across from the beautiful (& soon to be) Artscape building. I also love the tree-lined medium along this stretch of Shaw. The brick reclad on that neighbouring property looks good too, much improved over the previous awful 80's (?) grey brick aesthetic.

 

[Towered]

How difficult is it for a residential street to go commercial in terms of by-laws and such?