Recent content by TraderinToronto

I totally agree. it would be nice if this building was a tad bit higher. Howeverr at 1000' with spire it's not a noticeable difference. Scotia Plaza will still appear taller and it will stillappear considerably smaller than FCP. Trump would need to be atleast a legit 1050 to the top of the...

It's hard to imagine that on this tiny space, Trump will be a 900 plus footer. It's close to topping out BAC. It'll be interesting to see how the finished building will match with its neighbors. I think from most angles, SP will still appear considerbly taller than Trump., easpecially the...

Signature @ Cityplace has great potential. Originally, the vision was to have it around 70 to 79 stories way back in 2001. We'll have to wait and see what's in strore. Concord Adex should have no problem selling it. It has potential to top out Ice, Shangri La, The Ritz, & the current version...

Looking at the picture, recladding is long overdue. The building looks hideous. I hope after the recladding, something can be done about the ugly antennaes on the roof, eg make just 1 large antennae rather than so many small ugly ones.

Come on, this design isn't the greatest. Other projects of similar stauture have much better designs, eg Trump, Ice, & Aura. The current version is just another glorified box. Furthermore, I think the current design if it gets built is wasted opportunity. This site deserves something better...

Why get annoyed. The fact is that the current proposal is nothing like the previous Bazis proposal. GG's version is average at best. For this location, something spectacular should be proposed. It's a decent proposal for another location, but at Yonge & Bloor, something extra ordinary should...

I agree that based on the price per square feet, GG isn't justified in charging fees that high. I mean in terms of pricing it's almost at par with Trump. If GG had 10 foot plus ceilings then yes it would be justified. If I were intestedted in buying a luxury condo, I'd pick Aura over 1 Bloor...

I just hope GG doesn't cheap out and tries to go for quality. In terms of floor to ceiling it, I hope they go for large ceiling heights and rival Trump Tower. If that's the route they choose to go along with a nice podium, there's no reason why this tower shouldn't top out 800 feet or 243...

I agree that this site has much more potential. It's not that 65 stories is bad or anything, but with a reduced podium it just won't have the street level effect. Sure we were all hoping for something in the 900 to 1000 foot range, but at 65 stories it's not going to happen. However, anything...

Although I agree that Miami may not be good representation. But what about cities like Houston and Philadelphia which each have a city proper population of 2.2 million and 1.5 million respectively. Houston for example has only 14 councillors with a 2.2 million city proper poluation. Philly has...

I have a new radical idea. It's obvious that city politicians are mismanaging city resources. Compared to other cities in the US which are the same size, we just have too much bureacracy in our city politics. Does Toronto reallyneed 42 wards and 42 city councillors. Cities like Philly...

I agree, the reclad will make the building look nicer. But the only dilema left after the reclad is what to do about the all the messy antennaes? The roof looks horrible. I have 2 suggestions. One is to have a cleaner looking 1 or 2 antennaes like Commerce Court West, or if the antennaes are...

I think this year will be interesting for the Leafs. Sure Kessell is a great player, but he needs players of close to his equal skill on his line. Mats Sundin was an outstanding player, but he never had any good linemates since the post lockout era. A star player also needs some good...

Let's not yet jump to any conclusions yet. Perhaps GG may chose more space. I think since this is a prime location, something spectacular should be built on the site. Our city deserves something better. It's a shame that Toronto has settled for medicrity. Anything less than 800 feet on that...