Student99
Active Member
The neighbourhoods immediately south are becoming slum-like, so you know what, I wouldn't mind this if it'll encourage other new developments nearby.
Toronto CampusOne Student Residence (was University Place) | 79.85m | 25s | Knightstone | Diamond Schmitt
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Tulse
Senior Member
There are ways to encourage new development without building a huge tower wholly out of keeping with the rest of the neighbourhood. This project would be like plopping the X Condos building on the Danforth.
junctionist
Senior Member
They just need a clean up and reinvestment, not slum clearance. Nonetheless, remember that there are people living there in the area who would be quite negatively impacted by such a large building nearby. Also, College Street's midrise form is a pleasant example of diversity among the typical three storey-meets-fifty storey jumble of Toronto. I don't see why anyone who likes high-rises in a city would feel threatened in the city that already boasts among the greatest numbers of them in the world. High-rises are just one form of high-density construction that hardly belongs everywhere.
cdr108
Senior Member
looks nice and interesting, but completely out of context.
as others have mentioned, maybe 15s to balance the northern side of the street.
yyzer
Senior Member
our own Ramako has posted these images over at SSP......
officedweller
Senior Member
Arguably, the tall slender tower counteracts the squat bulkiness of the CAMH building across the street.
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Nice..hope it gets built.
CanadianNational
Senior Member
It's a wonderful looking building, really lively - but I think it's dreadfully out of scale with the area - and not in a good way. Sometimes the contrast works, but in this case I think it's alarming.
I'm also worried it might set a precedent for intense zoning nearby that might see the low-rise historical and domestic-scale architecture around it eyed for demolition.
I think Spadina and adjacent areas could use some refurbishment, but not this way. It's too jarring.
I'm also worried it might set a precedent for intense zoning nearby that might see the low-rise historical and domestic-scale architecture around it eyed for demolition.
I think Spadina and adjacent areas could use some refurbishment, but not this way. It's too jarring.
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wesportly
New Member
My initial reaction is not good, seems quite jarring to me.
Dan416
Senior Member
Personally I love it. Not sure about the location, but the building itself I love.
adHominem
Senior Member
A nice-looking building, but the proposed location is completely absurd.
Observer Walt
Senior Member
I'd say, other way around. What location makes better sense, for a student residence? But I have doubts about the height of this thing. It's out of scale to its surroundings.
adHominem
Senior Member
That's what I mean. A student residence here is a great idea. This particular outsized building here is daft.
Bogtrotter
Senior Member
Wow, that's a terrific looking building. I certainly hope the inevitable compromises don't dumb it down too much. The height for this particular location doesn't concern me, but I wouldn't want such tall buildings on College street west of Spadina.
Towered
Superstar
I love the tower and it would be great to see it built, but I have to agree with most of you that this is definitely not the right spot for it.