khris
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I think it's about time the laws are changed that would require the developer to provide the materials that will be used before approval.
Toronto 66 Wellesley Street East | 101.78m | 31s | ONE Properties | S9
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City planners look at development applications to be sure they follow official plans etc. Though they certainly comment on 'appropriateness' , or aesthetics they have VERY little power over things like that. You really cannot blame City Planning for this (and other) messes.
In site plan approval applications, the developers/architects do submit materials, but the only control the City can use to deny some material is if it does not meet code re: its thermal properties or fire resistance, etc. All quantifiable things, there are no aesthetic controls. If you did have legislation covering aesthetics, who would get to decide on whether something passed master or not? One of Doug Ford's kids? Whoever comes in second in the mayoral race? A panel of UrbanToronto members drawn from a basket woven out of leftover mullion strips? All are reasonable possibilities…
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Resubmitted with the following changes:
- Total residential units increased from 405 to 408 (remains inclusive of 65 rental replacement)
- Total bicycle parking increased from 416 to 419
- GFA & Unit mix changes
UtakataNoAnnex
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That's quite the setback though...
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DavidCapizzano
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gay parking !
Northern Light
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It's still not quite as good as it could or should be; but this is an improvement on the previous iteration.
The brick, IF it turns out like that will look quite nice.
I'm still not sold on the corner or the retail expression in general, but much better.
The brick, IF it turns out like that will look quite nice.
I'm still not sold on the corner or the retail expression in general, but much better.
CanadianNational
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Despite it being somewhat over-tortured and possessed of vestigial lumps, it does seem to be an improvement over the previous versions.
The corner treatment is curious. It's like we got a leftover movie theatre awning without getting the theatre first. Actually, a movie theater on that corner, with that entryway, would be amazing for the neighbourhood. I'd love to see that happen.
The rainbow-decal'd garage door is good for a giggle.
I think the best parts here are the finesse of the window walls with their narrow frames, and the care and curves shown in the brickwork. It seems to step back decently, too.
All in all, a good improvement from the bland, blocky versions preceding it.
The corner treatment is curious. It's like we got a leftover movie theatre awning without getting the theatre first. Actually, a movie theater on that corner, with that entryway, would be amazing for the neighbourhood. I'd love to see that happen.
The rainbow-decal'd garage door is good for a giggle.
I think the best parts here are the finesse of the window walls with their narrow frames, and the care and curves shown in the brickwork. It seems to step back decently, too.
All in all, a good improvement from the bland, blocky versions preceding it.
Northern Light
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DF416604
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Looks like this is now MOD with Montez.
www.theglobeandmail.com
A stalled Toronto condo project gets new leadership
In the heart of the city’s Gay Village, a new plan emerges for the long-empty corner at Church and Wellesley
www.theglobeandmail.com
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Some renderings of the MOD rework from the article above
Northern Light
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As noted above, this one is now MOD; (as DM), the architect is now Diamond Schmitt.
A key bit of description in the article:
"Instead, here is a multiunit, six-storey, brick podium featuring gently arched, double-height openings at the sidewalk to allow for creative retail. Clad in hand-laid brick, Mr. Schmitt’s design will bring warmth and energy to the corner (and add a swimming pool to the roof!) It matches, in height and massing, the heritage building at 64 Wellesley St. E., which will be absorbed into the project. Designed by James Edward Harris Paisley, the 1931 buff brick, Georgian Revival building will, should this scheme get built, serve as the entrance to the residential portion of the complex, while also tucking some of the 431 rental units behind its heritage façade."
Real brick on the entire six-storey podium, properly laid out retail and residential units.
This has been through PAC and has a preliminary thumbs up.
As noted above, this one is now MOD; (as DM), the architect is now Diamond Schmitt.
A key bit of description in the article:
"Instead, here is a multiunit, six-storey, brick podium featuring gently arched, double-height openings at the sidewalk to allow for creative retail. Clad in hand-laid brick, Mr. Schmitt’s design will bring warmth and energy to the corner (and add a swimming pool to the roof!) It matches, in height and massing, the heritage building at 64 Wellesley St. E., which will be absorbed into the project. Designed by James Edward Harris Paisley, the 1931 buff brick, Georgian Revival building will, should this scheme get built, serve as the entrance to the residential portion of the complex, while also tucking some of the 431 rental units behind its heritage façade."
Real brick on the entire six-storey podium, properly laid out retail and residential units.
This has been through PAC and has a preliminary thumbs up.