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The Junction
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junction_parents
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I was at Agora today, mom of the owner told me that the Gathering Space plans to close forever at the end of April! Is this true?? I hope not...
junction_parents
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When did you find out about this? They started working slowly about a year ago. I couldn't believe that they're building the whole thing to Queen Street. Tell me that they are.
It'll eventually go to Union Station
http://railpath.communitybicyclenetwork.org/faq.html
urbandreamer
recession proof
Well the Junction has bars....but they're almost all working class/dive bars. The area needs something--two or three--more glamourous--the equivalent of the Drake, Sweaty Betty's, maybe even Nyood. A place to see indie music. A techno club. etc. (The owner of Black Jack Grille, on Keele St south of Dundas, told me he wants to expand into an upstairs live music event space. Not certain if it will work though--ie, what clientele he has in mind.)
Wow sounds like you are a crazy walking type too. Maybe you live in slabcity between Keele and High Park?
junction_parents
Active Member
Slabcity? Sorry my English is not very versatile..
I'm on Quebec ave, closer to Bloor. Walking with camera is fun too.
It's sad, but I haven't been to a bar in ages, I do agree Junction needs a few "nicer" places to go to lol
urbandreamer
recession proof
Slabcity is my name for the group of highrise rental and condo buildings around Glenlake/Bloor/Keele/High Park Ave. I live very close to you if that's were you live.
junction_parents
Active Member
ahhh gotcha.. yes, it's definitely a slabcity
Nope, I'm not in a highrise, but still very close to Bloor. I love living so close to BWV, Junction and Roncys.
I'm curious about that whole block of abandoned homes on Bloor St close to Keele subway, you know which one I mean, currently asking around for any updates.. also new condo development at Dundas/Bloor (Joe Mercuries building), it'll be 10 stories with retail on the first floor, can't wait to see the floor plans.
junction_parents
Active Member
Bloor St/Dundas St. West (new condo/retail development)
It'll be built in the place of old Joe Mercury bar.. Anyone knows anything?
oops.. sorry this should be in the Projects & Construction folder... sorry for the repeat, found the original thread http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=6052
It'll be built in the place of old Joe Mercury bar.. Anyone knows anything?
oops.. sorry this should be in the Projects & Construction folder... sorry for the repeat, found the original thread http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=6052
Lilibet
Active Member
Hi JP...here's an update. I don't know if they've found another home yet, but they are continuing with the project
"Hi folks, Happy Spring Equinox!
April is our last month of programming in the Cool Hand of a Girl
cafe; and although it is the end of our time there, it is just the
beginning of our participation in the Junction Neighborhood. As a
celebration of the Junction's potential we will be opening our 'Home
Sweet Home' Exhibition on April 3rd. 'Home Sweet Home' features the
work of 13 artists engaged in community collaborations and
neighborhood interventions. It's not to be missed. As well, we'll be
having our last home movie night this thursday March 27th at 7:30pm.
We hope you can come out. In preparation for 'Home Sweet Home', three
of the artists are offering opportunities for you to engage in the
production of their work. Our last farewell will be held on May 1st
when we will share thanks for our time at the cafe with a community
feast from 3-9pm."
urbandreamer
recession proof
Why am I not surprised Cool Hand of a Girl is closing?
Sadly, 98% of the time you could shoot a cannon down Dundas St West and never strike a soul!
Rich Junctionites: support the locals!
Sadly, 98% of the time you could shoot a cannon down Dundas St West and never strike a soul!
Rich Junctionites: support the locals!
junction_parents
Active Member
thanks lillibet
no, looks like cool hand of a girl is not closing, the gathering space is moving from that coffee shop at the end of april... right lillibet? sorry typing with one finger
i walked along dundas today, lot's of people out, many with strollers
no, looks like cool hand of a girl is not closing, the gathering space is moving from that coffee shop at the end of april... right lillibet? sorry typing with one finger
i walked along dundas today, lot's of people out, many with strollers
Lilibet
Active Member
No, Cool Hand isn't closing, if anything they will be expanding their hours come spring. I think it worked out for all concerned for The Gathering Space to make use of the location as business for the cafe was much quieter during the winter.
Lilibet
Active Member
ahhh gotcha.. yes, it's definitely a slabcity
Nope, I'm not in a highrise, but still very close to Bloor. I love living so close to BWV, Junction and Roncys.
I'm curious about that whole block of abandoned homes on Bloor St close to Keele subway, you know which one I mean, currently asking around for any updates.. also new condo development at Dundas/Bloor (Joe Mercuries building), it'll be 10 stories with retail on the first floor, can't wait to see the floor plans.
JP...I remembered reading this article in the Toronto Star a while back. I think it's the same set of abandoned homes you're referring to (I know which you mean).
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/249076
junction_parents
Active Member
thanks for the article..that poor woman! I always wondered who lived in this house, I noticed the sign in the window, also the Tibet "flags"
H.R.
New Member
Hi, we went to an Options for Homes presentation yesterday and we reserved a condo on the North side and we are considering purchasing it but we are concerned about the rubber tire plant 'NRI' nearby. Can anyone in the neighbourhood tell us how often smells are emitted and how strong they are? The builders are installing an air filtration system and thicker windows however we would like to know if the plant could be an issue.