Multiplexes

[GabrielHurl]

114 letters of objection in this case (+ councillor objection ) - changing of a 4-plex into an 8-plex

Etobicoke eightplex dispute sparks resident backlash

The planning consultant representing the applicant insists the shift from four to eight units is a response to changing housing needs.

toronto.citynews.ca

The building massing is unchanged - they are splitting the pretty massive units on Levels 2 and 3 into 2 units

 

[rdaner]

Thanks! At least the opponents will feel heard before this gets approved.

 

[T-Bor]

Thanks! At least the opponents will feel heard before this gets approved.

Dear lord I hope you're right

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

What a bunch of assholes:

Lmao:
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Adding another - this report says the City have NINE active investigations into the developer

Building developer accused of cutting down trees on Toronto property it doesn't own yet

A building developer accused of illegally cutting down trees across Toronto has had another allegation made against them.

toronto.citynews.ca

 

[ProjectEnd]

Ha ha yep it was on in the burger spot tonight. It’s wild the city / province / anyone can’t seem to just revoke their HCRA license…

 

[ProjectEnd]

114 letters of objection in this case (+ councillor objection ) - changing of a 4-plex into an 8-plex

Etobicoke eightplex dispute sparks resident backlash

The planning consultant representing the applicant insists the shift from four to eight units is a response to changing housing needs.

toronto.citynews.ca

The building massing is unchanged - they are splitting the pretty massive units on Levels 2 and 3 into 2 units

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Thanks! At least the opponents will feel heard before this gets approved.

Dear lord I hope you're right

No, the success of the multiplex project writ large is going to be on how these things can fit into existing neighbourhoods. It really doesn't matter if folks on UT think they're fine, if you know the multiplex regulations, you know how this one was done and calling this much attention to it is the fastest way to turn everyone and council against the entire thing. This kind of craven horseshit is going to be bad for everyone.

 

[txlseries4]

No, the success of the multiplex project writ large is going to be on how these things can fit into existing neighbourhoods. It really doesn't matter if folks on UT think they're fine, if you know the multiplex regulations, you know how this one was done and calling this much attention to it is the fastest way to turn everyone and council against the entire thing. This kind of craven horseshit is going to be bad for everyone.

Absolutely and to that point, this image below from an article last August about 8-plexes and infill buildings in Edmonton went viral because to normal everyday people this in your backyard is objectionable and completely undesirable.

 

[north-of-anything]

114 letters of objection in this case (+ councillor objection ) - changing of a 4-plex into an 8-plex

Etobicoke eightplex dispute sparks resident backlash

The planning consultant representing the applicant insists the shift from four to eight units is a response to changing housing needs.

toronto.citynews.ca

The building massing is unchanged - they are splitting the pretty massive units on Levels 2 and 3 into 2 units

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It's hard not to look at that floor plan and think this was always the play. The layout without this addition wall is almost nonsensical - central galley kitchen with equally sized living areas on either side, a bathroom with ensuite bath on each end?

The builders/developers here are making a mockery of the process. Block this from going through, and maintaining community support for future multiplexes will more than offset the loss of four units here.

 

[ProjectEnd]

It's hard not to look at that floor plan and think this was always the play. The layout without this addition wall is almost nonsensical - central galley kitchen with equally sized living areas on either side, a bathroom with ensuite bath on each end?

The builders/developers here are making a mockery of the process. Block this from going through, and maintaining community support for future multiplexes will more than offset the loss of four units here.

Precisely.

 

[Northern Light]

I shared my thoughts on the above when this was posted to the zoning reform thread:

Zoning Reform Ideas

Have not ever dropped, anywhere in North America where these are permitted. The height limits are as-of-right, and we are seeing lots of projects move forward, not just one or two. They are not 'case by case'. Where we have seen issues, its because of builders seeking other variances that...

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