Toronto Waterfront Innovation Centre | 53.03m | 11s | Waterfront Toronto | Sweeny &Co

Rascacielo said:
Add nail salons to that list, and lately dental clinics
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Like how many root canals can we have anyways?

evandyk said:
At least a Shoppers is something that has foot traffic in and out and provides a valuable amenity to people living in a neighbourhood, unlike the other two on that list...
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At their markup it's definitely an "amenity".

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The person that told me about the Shoppers also mentioned that it’s opening is part of a process involving the Loblaw’s site.
 
rdaner said:
The person that told me about the Shoppers also mentioned that it’s opening is part of a process involving the Loblaw’s site.
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Unless something drastic has changed recently (ie: the past couple months which I doubt), Loblaws/Choice arent making any moves regarding the Lower Jarvis/Queens Quay location (ie: no redevelopment at the moment or in the imminent future). Even if there's some kind of zoning play that pops up, redevelopment wont happen for a VERY long time. Their pipeline is quite large, and unless they are shifting around priorities, the Queens Quay flagship wont be moving.

Now with regards to the Shoppers I dont get having one at this location, when there's one literally right up the street on Jarvis. It would've made more sense to locate one closer to Bay/Yonge but I guess there's the problem of where since there's real suitable space available.
 
I can’t explain what was meant by the comment other than it is a very large site that can be built or sold in phases! But you are right to be skeptical as the info that I got is from someone involved in the Shoppers project at a trades level.

As for Shoppers they base the density of locations on population density which is significant both in St. Lawrence and in East Bayfront and going much higher so I wouldn’t be too surprised by another one. And there may be density enough now for a third east of Parliament.
 
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Amare said:
Unless something drastic has changed recently (ie: the past couple months which I doubt), Loblaws/Choice arent making any moves regarding the Lower Jarvis/Queens Quay location (ie: no redevelopment at the moment or in the imminent future). Even if there's some kind of zoning play that pops up, redevelopment wont happen for a VERY long time. Their pipeline is quite large, and unless they are shifting around priorities, the Queens Quay flagship wont be moving.

Now with regards to the Shoppers I dont get having one at this location, when there's one literally right up the street on Jarvis. It would've made more sense to locate one closer to Bay/Yonge but I guess there's the problem of where since there's real suitable space available.
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I had hoped they would at least give the outside of the QQE flagship some TLC. Some cleaning / painting of the facade panels, and some lighting / landscaping improvements around the perimeter would go a long way.
 
rdaner said:
The person that told me about the Shoppers also mentioned that it’s opening is part of a process involving the Loblaw’s site.
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Sorry if this isn't the right thread to respond to this in, but there is a bit of work happening in the north east of the Loblaws car park, wondered if it could be related?

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The Loblaws parking lot/Shoppers Drugmart thing reminded me that Loblaws used to have what- a walk-in clinic and or Life Labs? I think there’s a CLOSED Life Labs listed there any time I’m on maps.

Know what would be great in the innovation centre? Medical services. No, not Maple (now with optimum points!), like blood work, diagnostics. Isn’t the og George Brown waterfront campus for nursing? Would it not make sense thematically and geographically to put these things in the innovation centre?

Where do folks in the area go for blood work otherwise? st Mikes or University? Thousands in population growth for East Bayfront/Canary and we’re still using limited locations? Business wise I’m always amazed that the dermatologist in the distillery has block long line ups at 6am (because they’re the only walk-in dermatologist in the city) and nobody has seen to follow that model.
 
^I wonder if the Aanishawbe Health Centre has a regular clinic for the general public?
 
rdaner said:
^I wonder if the Aanishawbe Health Centre has a regular clinic for the general public?
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Posted the question in that thread. But I really do think services down there make a lot of sense. Maybe the innovation centre can take over and lease Corus’ space for it. Ground level should still be something more retail for beach and boardwalk crowds I suppose
 
jxmith_ said:
The Loblaws parking lot/Shoppers Drugmart thing reminded me that Loblaws used to have what- a walk-in clinic and or Life Labs? I think there’s a CLOSED Life Labs listed there any time I’m on maps.

Know what would be great in the innovation centre? Medical services. No, not Maple (now with optimum points!), like blood work, diagnostics. Isn’t the og George Brown waterfront campus for nursing? Would it not make sense thematically and geographically to put these things in the innovation centre?
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There was a Life Labs there. There's still a family practice but I don't think a walk-in for the public. It would be a great fit.
 
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