maestro
Senior Member
Doubtful. The developers are either acting for other interests or looking to sell to those other interests. Those other interests haven't shown to be any more design literate than the condo builders.
Toronto Central Condos | 138.98m | 46s | Concord Adex | DIALOG
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bilked
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Widmer could have been such a charming, intimate little street if it wasn't for the barn across from these:
https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.6483...4!1sd3Pbnf10je1k-LvsAhSQrg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Bad design begets bad design.
Also a shame to lose yet another hostel. The neighbourhood's hotel boom seems to have forgotten the backpackers.
greenleaf
Senior Member
Approval recommended by staff: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.TE13.3
Some curious language in the parking sections of this. It seems the developer asked for 100 spaces but transportation services is demanding 249 spaces. 249 seems way too high to me, but 100 seems too low for 426 units.
Some curious language in the parking sections of this. It seems the developer asked for 100 spaces but transportation services is demanding 249 spaces. 249 seems way too high to me, but 100 seems too low for 426 units.
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Approved by Toronto City Council today.
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Damn. I'm fine with the density but not the inevitable dreck that this way cometh...
TDotTeen
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I was walking down Widmer recently, and it really is such a shame we're losing it. If the Scotiabank theatre were redeveloped...best not to dream though I guess.
RButler
New Member
Who in their right mind would invest in a rental building with Neilas? http://hirisecapital.com/40-widmer/
It took them like 7 years to build 6 storeys at Cube. Should take them 50 years to build this!
It took them like 7 years to build 6 storeys at Cube. Should take them 50 years to build this!
What am I missing here? What's the connection to Neilas with this building?
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Hi-Rise Capital is the investment / finance arm of Neilas Development. It is headed by Peter Neilas.
Thanks for making that clear!
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PMT
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An SPA was filed with the City at the end of October, and a demo permit application was filed back in May. Here are high-quality versions of the renderings posted by @ProjectEnd last year:
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stjames2queenwest
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That is... ahhh ...not the ugliest thing in the area. ? That's about as much of a compliment I can give it.
modernizt
Senior Member
Once again, G+C demonstrates a lack of understanding of the qualities of scale and proportion - which are so essential in a building's architectural expression. This one has quickly become a disappointment. One can only imagine what it will look like when it's covered built and clad with window wall and spandrel glass.
Midtown Urbanist
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On a brighter note, at least the storefronts look like they will be okay!