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unimaginative2
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Wasn't it a lot already? I don't actually remember...
Toronto Telus House - 25 York Street | 136.24m | 30s | Menkes | Sweeny &Co
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mark simpson
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no - it was a nursery for weeds
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unimaginative2
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That's bizarre! What kind of landowner wouldn't convert their empty lot into parking when it's a block away from both the SkyDome and ACC?
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interchange42
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I can confirm that the southwest corner of York and Bremner is becoming a parking lot. That land is owned by H&R, and apparently they are looking at the market currently to determine what they might want to put up there, but parking it will be for at least two years. What with the Maple Leaf Square going in across the street and removing that surface lot, they won't have trouble filling the new H&R lot when the ACC is in use.
It says something for this city that despite having a lot of land to the west of the ACC ripe for parkinglotification, that despite recently losing other surface parking to the Pinnacle Centre, and 18 Yonge, that this is the first new parking lot in the area: essentially the Leafs and Raptors fans and concert-goers of this city are taking transit down there. We've all seen pictures of the sea of parking lots that surround so many sports stadiums (stadia) and arenas (arenae?) in the States - thank goodness that's not the Toronto situation.
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It says something for this city that despite having a lot of land to the west of the ACC ripe for parkinglotification, that despite recently losing other surface parking to the Pinnacle Centre, and 18 Yonge, that this is the first new parking lot in the area: essentially the Leafs and Raptors fans and concert-goers of this city are taking transit down there. We've all seen pictures of the sea of parking lots that surround so many sports stadiums (stadia) and arenas (arenae?) in the States - thank goodness that's not the Toronto situation.
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Archivistower
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ic42, that's a good point. Though many have been critical of the SkyDome, it's actually quite remarkable that the parking for it is so discreet. Offhand, I can't really think of where the cars go, which is the way you want it to be. The ACC is less so, but only because of the pre-existing lots that surrounded it and are only now and only incompletely being filled.
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building babel
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I don't think that the increasing number of underground parking spaces downtown has quite made up for the loss of above ground spaces due to new construction. On a minor note, the slip of paper in with my TSO tickets said that there will be parking meters going on the east side of Simcoe.
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boiler2000
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^ Presumably, many of the people moving into new downtown condos also work/play downtown, so you can think of such people as removing the need for a public parking spot for someone driving in from the suburbs.
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Archivistower
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Also, I guess there would normally be a lag between the point at which a lot closes (possibly as early as when the sales centre goes up for a project) and the point when a new lot underground opens (when the building is done).
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mark simpson
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"despite recently losing other surface parking to the Pinnacle Centre"
not quite - the podium along the Gardiner is fairly well disguised commercial parkade
not quite - the podium along the Gardiner is fairly well disguised commercial parkade
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cassiusa
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I thought that entire block was owned by the same people developing Infinity and that it would eventually be used for Infinity Phase II (not the shorter part but a tower).
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nevermind. I got an answer to my question in the Infinity thread.
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Ed007Toronto
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Re: Telus announces new office tower in downtown Toronto
Plan to widen York at one point or walkway?
Plan to widen York at one point or walkway?
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mark simpson
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Re: Telus announces new office tower in downtown Toronto
I believe its an entrance to a former teamway which is now being used for parking
east side of Bay has one too which is currently being used as a rental car lot
I believe its an entrance to a former teamway which is now being used for parking
east side of Bay has one too which is currently being used as a rental car lot
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interchange42
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Re: Telus announces new office tower in downtown Toronto
Some renderings I saw recently of York south of the railway portal do show a widening of the street and use of the next opening for pedestrians I believe, but where did I see that? Hmm...
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Some renderings I saw recently of York south of the railway portal do show a widening of the street and use of the next opening for pedestrians I believe, but where did I see that? Hmm...
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spmarshall
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Re: Telus announces new office tower in downtown Toronto
That could be part of the new west GO concourse (which will have the same function, but hopefully not the retro charm of the puketastic east GO concourse), which is supposed to start construction soon.
That could be part of the new west GO concourse (which will have the same function, but hopefully not the retro charm of the puketastic east GO concourse), which is supposed to start construction soon.
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billonlogan
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Re: Telus announces new office tower in downtown Toronto
State-of-the-art building will be the most technologically advanced, environmentally smart building in the city
September 14, 2006 - Toronto, Ontario – Peter Menkes, Menkes President, Commercial/Industrial, and Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO, together with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Toronto Mayor David Miller, broke ground today on a new $250 million office tower in the heart of downtown Toronto. The building at 25 York Street will support the evolution of a vibrant business district south of Union Station and will set a new standard for environmental responsibility and energy efficiency for Toronto office buildings.
“TELUS is creating long-term value in Ontario,†said Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO.
“We have invested more than $7.5B in Ontario over the past six years, unleashing the power of technology to enable Ontario businesses to access leading edge connectivity, collaboration and infrastructure solutions,†added Entwistle. “The Toronto building will be a technology showcase, a reflection of the TELUS brand that supports a high-quality working environment for 2,000 TELUS team members and sets a new milestone for energy conservation and environmental leadership in Canada.â€
Peter Menkes, President, Commercial/Industrial of Menkes Developments, said, “Menkes is excited to lead a new era in commercial real estate development in Toronto. Our 25 York project will not only be the first new office tower built in the downtown core in over a decade, but we are also establishing a new benchmark for environmentally sustainable development by pursuing LEED Silver status. The TELUS tower will create a new standard for excellence in Toronto real estate.â€
The TELUS building is pursuing “Silver†status under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. The distinction is a North American consensus standard for the design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings.
Designed by Adamson Architects with support from Sweeney Sterling Finlayson & Company, the 780,000 square feet, 30-storey building will house an advanced heating and cooling system delivered via a raised floor distribution network which will reduce the cost of energy to heat and cool the building by up to 25%. A built-in cistern will collect and recycle rain water for use in non-drinking water systems. The building is designed to allow more natural light penetration into the workplace environment with floor to ceiling clear glazing. Energy saving measures also include high-performance windows and high-efficiency lighting systems.
Situated adjacent to the Air Canada Centre, the building will feature direct access to the Air Canada Centre galleria and Union Station. The downtown site was chosen for many “green†reasons. It promotes the continued development of the waterfront and is adjacent to multiple convenient and regularly serviced public transit options, including TTC, GO transit and commuter rail lines.
“I want to thank Darren Entwistle, and everyone at TELUS, for making such an important investment in this city and in Ontario,†said Premier McGuinty. “It’s a real vote of confidence in our talented workforce and in the strength of our economy.â€
The development of 25 York meets several City of Toronto planning objectives, including expansion of the downtown business district, employment growth, transit-oriented development and revitalization of the area surrounding Union Station. Over the next few years, along with the development of Maple Leaf Square to the south, 25 York will help to create an exciting new mixed-use downtown neighbourhood.
“The construction commencement of 25 York is truly a milestone for the city. This project signals the creation of a vibrant new business and residential community around the Air Canada Centre and represents a dynamic addition to our thriving downtown core,†said Toronto Mayor David Miller.
The project is being developed by Menkes Union Tower Ltd. – a joint venture partnership between Menkes Developments Ltd., Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Halcyon Real Estate Partners Fund, an institutional real estate equity fund. TELUS will be the lead tenant of the building, occupying approximately 440,000 square feet or 60% of the total rentable area, and will have prominent roof-top and podium signage rights.
Construction on the TELUS tower has begun. A minimum of 50% of the waste generated from construction will be diverted from the landfill and recycled or re-used. The scheduled occupancy date is January 1, 2009.
TELUS tower will be the new Toronto home for TELUS, bringing together over 2,000 employees who are currently based in various locations across the GTA. This new office location will complement TELUS’ presence in Toronto’s East End at Consilium Place where more than 3,000 team members are located primarily to serve consumers.
TELUS employs more than 5,200 highly skilled workers in Ontario and has an annual payroll in excess of $279 million. Ontario is home to TELUS Business Solutions, a business unit led by President Joe Natale, that meets the communications needs of small, medium and large business customers across Canada by providing customized solutions including IP, voice, and data solutions, as well as integrated wireless solutions nationally.
LEED status is designated by the Canada Green Building Council, a building industry coalition that promotes environmentally responsible technologies. LEED building projects are evaluated in six categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources that incorporate as much local and recycled content as possible, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process.
Compliments to Mark Evans for this observation...
A highlight of yesterday's groundbreaking ceremony for the $250-million Telus Tower in downtown Toronto were the rather informal speaker introductions provided by Menkes Development senior vice-president Joe Nestic. After introducing Ontario Premier Dalton McGunity and Toronto Mayor David Miller, Nestic got around to Telus CEO Darren Entwistle. His intro went something like this: "Darren Entwistle: so handsome, so energetic, so enthusiastic, so powerful and such a nicely-cut suit". I think even Entwistle blushed.
State-of-the-art building will be the most technologically advanced, environmentally smart building in the city
September 14, 2006 - Toronto, Ontario – Peter Menkes, Menkes President, Commercial/Industrial, and Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO, together with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Toronto Mayor David Miller, broke ground today on a new $250 million office tower in the heart of downtown Toronto. The building at 25 York Street will support the evolution of a vibrant business district south of Union Station and will set a new standard for environmental responsibility and energy efficiency for Toronto office buildings.
“TELUS is creating long-term value in Ontario,†said Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO.
“We have invested more than $7.5B in Ontario over the past six years, unleashing the power of technology to enable Ontario businesses to access leading edge connectivity, collaboration and infrastructure solutions,†added Entwistle. “The Toronto building will be a technology showcase, a reflection of the TELUS brand that supports a high-quality working environment for 2,000 TELUS team members and sets a new milestone for energy conservation and environmental leadership in Canada.â€
Peter Menkes, President, Commercial/Industrial of Menkes Developments, said, “Menkes is excited to lead a new era in commercial real estate development in Toronto. Our 25 York project will not only be the first new office tower built in the downtown core in over a decade, but we are also establishing a new benchmark for environmentally sustainable development by pursuing LEED Silver status. The TELUS tower will create a new standard for excellence in Toronto real estate.â€
The TELUS building is pursuing “Silver†status under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. The distinction is a North American consensus standard for the design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings.
Designed by Adamson Architects with support from Sweeney Sterling Finlayson & Company, the 780,000 square feet, 30-storey building will house an advanced heating and cooling system delivered via a raised floor distribution network which will reduce the cost of energy to heat and cool the building by up to 25%. A built-in cistern will collect and recycle rain water for use in non-drinking water systems. The building is designed to allow more natural light penetration into the workplace environment with floor to ceiling clear glazing. Energy saving measures also include high-performance windows and high-efficiency lighting systems.
Situated adjacent to the Air Canada Centre, the building will feature direct access to the Air Canada Centre galleria and Union Station. The downtown site was chosen for many “green†reasons. It promotes the continued development of the waterfront and is adjacent to multiple convenient and regularly serviced public transit options, including TTC, GO transit and commuter rail lines.
“I want to thank Darren Entwistle, and everyone at TELUS, for making such an important investment in this city and in Ontario,†said Premier McGuinty. “It’s a real vote of confidence in our talented workforce and in the strength of our economy.â€
The development of 25 York meets several City of Toronto planning objectives, including expansion of the downtown business district, employment growth, transit-oriented development and revitalization of the area surrounding Union Station. Over the next few years, along with the development of Maple Leaf Square to the south, 25 York will help to create an exciting new mixed-use downtown neighbourhood.
“The construction commencement of 25 York is truly a milestone for the city. This project signals the creation of a vibrant new business and residential community around the Air Canada Centre and represents a dynamic addition to our thriving downtown core,†said Toronto Mayor David Miller.
The project is being developed by Menkes Union Tower Ltd. – a joint venture partnership between Menkes Developments Ltd., Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Halcyon Real Estate Partners Fund, an institutional real estate equity fund. TELUS will be the lead tenant of the building, occupying approximately 440,000 square feet or 60% of the total rentable area, and will have prominent roof-top and podium signage rights.
Construction on the TELUS tower has begun. A minimum of 50% of the waste generated from construction will be diverted from the landfill and recycled or re-used. The scheduled occupancy date is January 1, 2009.
TELUS tower will be the new Toronto home for TELUS, bringing together over 2,000 employees who are currently based in various locations across the GTA. This new office location will complement TELUS’ presence in Toronto’s East End at Consilium Place where more than 3,000 team members are located primarily to serve consumers.
TELUS employs more than 5,200 highly skilled workers in Ontario and has an annual payroll in excess of $279 million. Ontario is home to TELUS Business Solutions, a business unit led by President Joe Natale, that meets the communications needs of small, medium and large business customers across Canada by providing customized solutions including IP, voice, and data solutions, as well as integrated wireless solutions nationally.
LEED status is designated by the Canada Green Building Council, a building industry coalition that promotes environmentally responsible technologies. LEED building projects are evaluated in six categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources that incorporate as much local and recycled content as possible, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process.
Compliments to Mark Evans for this observation...
A highlight of yesterday's groundbreaking ceremony for the $250-million Telus Tower in downtown Toronto were the rather informal speaker introductions provided by Menkes Development senior vice-president Joe Nestic. After introducing Ontario Premier Dalton McGunity and Toronto Mayor David Miller, Nestic got around to Telus CEO Darren Entwistle. His intro went something like this: "Darren Entwistle: so handsome, so energetic, so enthusiastic, so powerful and such a nicely-cut suit". I think even Entwistle blushed.