Toronto One Bloor East | 257.24m | 76s | Great Gulf | Hariri Pontarini

[cliffy]

Just walked by the building tonight... Looks wonderful and all finished on the outside, but completely dark above ~60th floor? I thought there was a video for someone taking possession on the 70th floor over a month ago? Am I missing something here? lol

heard some units wont close till Feb

 

[madknife]

heard some units wont close till Feb

oh wow... what could possibly be taking so long? didn't they start moving in october of 2016?

 

[111]

This evening.

 

[kotsy]

It's really jarring seeing it without the hoarding. I thought it was another project for a second.

 

[Benito]

So glad the hoarding is down. Nice surprise to return home to.

 

[LUVIT!]

I can't wait to see this finished and cleaned up with the retail open! Will the crown haven any showy lighting ?

 

[Miscreant]

Great news to see the hoarding down. It's been years.

 

[Amare]

I'm not sure if this rendering of the Nordstrom Rack store has been posted before, but here it is:

 

[Benito]

The trees have been planted along Bloor St now in front of One Bloor East.

 

[Midtown Urbanist]

The trees have been planted along Bloor St now in front of One Bloor East.

It is kind of late in the year for that, no?

 

[heatscore]

It is kind of late in the year for that, no?

I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that this time of year is ideal for planting new trees. Don't remember why though.

 

[Midtown Urbanist]

I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that this time of year is ideal for planting new trees. Don't remember why though.

If I were to guess, roots get to settle in and trees don't have to expend much energy on leaves until Spring.

But I am completely ignorant on how trees work. I'm sure we have a resident expert on the forum or two.

I'm just concerned because traditionally, trees have not done well on Bloor.

 

[Benito]

@WislaHD Fall is a good time for tree planting.

 

[Edward Skira]

I'm just concerned because traditionally, trees have not done well on Bloor.

The ones there now are doing quite well.

 

[spaced]

If I were to guess, roots get to settle in and trees don't have to expend much energy on leaves until Spring.

But I am completely ignorant on how trees work. I'm sure we have a resident expert on the forum or two.

I'm just concerned because traditionally, trees have not done well on Bloor.

I wouldn't call myself an expert but I've taken a class and have read a couple books on trees. The general idea is that when trees are dormant it's less trematic for them to be transplanted. So anytime while they don't have leaves. Winter doesn't work because it's hard to dig--so fall or spring.
Trees are absolutely fascinating. If anyone wants to learn more I'd recommend this book:
The hidden life of Trees
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM3462468&R=3462468

After reading this I'm surprised how many trees survive in the city. Especially surrounding by concrete and with so little of the resources that allow them to thrive. Not to mention salt, acidic dog urine, bark damage, and the direct sun and heat.

...but, ya, planting them in the fall is fine.