Toronto 2 Carlton | 251.1m | 73s | Northam | IBI Group
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NorthshoreCity
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Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing the planning documents. Judging by the site compared to 475 Yonge; these towers will end up being pretty slim.
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PMT
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Isn't that lot owned by Toronto Hydro?
maestro
Senior Member
Aw shocks. it isn't 100. Still crazy though with two 72 storey towers, 1100 units and, 950,000 square feet.
Northern Light
Superstar
Things I'm hoping to see:
Architectural quality/interest.
Good relationship to the street.
A new, fully enclosed, barrier-free (elevator and possibly up escalator) entrance to College Subway station w/removal of the existing sidewalk one.
More space for pedestrians, especially at the corner of Carlton/Yonge, but along the whole Yonge Frontage.
A choice of wider sidewalk w/canopy for streetcar passengers or some indoor waiting space associated w/new TTC entrance.
Funds to spruce up and enlarge the park behind 'The Met' , Joseph Sheard Parkette and McGill Park to the south. (enlarging on to adjacent land on Granby)
Architectural quality/interest.
Good relationship to the street.
A new, fully enclosed, barrier-free (elevator and possibly up escalator) entrance to College Subway station w/removal of the existing sidewalk one.
More space for pedestrians, especially at the corner of Carlton/Yonge, but along the whole Yonge Frontage.
A choice of wider sidewalk w/canopy for streetcar passengers or some indoor waiting space associated w/new TTC entrance.
Funds to spruce up and enlarge the park behind 'The Met' , Joseph Sheard Parkette and McGill Park to the south. (enlarging on to adjacent land on Granby)
Brown Vinyl Window
New Member
Yay! Let's celebrate the loss of yet another cool building. Last one out get the lights!
maestro
Senior Member
I wouldn't take this proposal too seriously. Definitely a zoning exercise.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-61962.pdf
Explains all the other crazy proposals of late as well.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-61962.pdf
Explains all the other crazy proposals of late as well.
No office component? "Feh" in advance of seeing the plans or knowing who is responsible.
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enrigue8
Active Member
Wow 65 floor !
Cool !
I hope the tower will have a world class design!
Cool !
I hope the tower will have a world class design!
LNahid2000
Senior Member
No, Toronto Hydro is at 14 Carlton. 2 Carlton is a pretty ugly office building and parking garage:
http://www.northamrealty.com/office-retail-leasing/greater-toronto-area/2-carlton-st-carlton-tower
I've had meetings at 2 Carlton and it's one of the worst office buildings I've ever been in. Seems like they haven't renovated since the 90s.
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ProjectEnd
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Yeah. Ugly. Whatever...
greenleaf
Senior Member
2 Carlton is a gem.
stjames2queenwest
Senior Member
^ is that sarcasm? I suppose it's different. But it's really ugly, I've never heard anyone say anything nice about this building until this thread. I like that shoppers drug mart though.
Lenser
Senior Member
I think that base is actually pretty cool and a real period piece.
AlbertC
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I've always been a fan of the 2 Carlton St building.