I'm living at Panorama, which seems to be a wierd annex part of Cityplace (just south of the Gardiner) which is fine with me as it doesn't seem so congested amongst the other highrises.
I chose to rent at Panorama over the other Cityplace highrises is because it is a slightly smaller building, it's relatively new, I get both unobstructed lake and city views, the tower units have wraparound balconies, the design and finishes is nicer, and more modern and I like being closer to the water.
It gets pretty congested when there is a game going on at the east side of Cityplace near Rogers Centre (likewise I would get crazy if I lived at Maple Leaf Square).
2 of the 3 elevators were working for the first month I was living here (the 3rd was apparently out of service for a few months, which made weekends a nightmare when there's a move going on). The elevators are not the smoothest or fastest, and not the best quality (as an architect I was trying to find a manfacturer's sign or label, but to no avail). The elevator doors would take a little while to open and the floor elevator cab is not immediately level with the corridor floor, which causes people to trip if they exit too soon.
Unfortunately there isn't enough owner-occupants in any of the Cityplace buildings to make sure the building well maintained and keeping the property management in check.
I am also annoyed about the many of the renters who don't take care of the building and leaving litter everywhere, leaving junk mail scattered in the mail room, etc.
In general all of the Cityplace buildings are built fast and cheap, even one of the agents at the sales center was not afraid to say that they are the Walmart of condos, which is a pretty good analogy.
There are some very expensive units for sale at Cityplace, which I am baffled on who would spend that kind of money to live in a huge monotomous community. Townhouse units sell for $700,000 to over $1 million, some penthouses go for $1 to $2 million, and the two units on the Parade bridge go for a questionable $4 million each (which happens to be directly above the party room amenity)!
For that kind of money I would rather buy into a more exclusive and upscale building and area.
I am liking my stay at Cityplace and it seems like a lot of people who live here are enjoying it too.