Toronto LSQ | 141.4m | 43s | Almadev | WZMH

[ProjectEnd]

I've seen a few of these PE, that resulted in full backfilling after the initial work.

I think I've only seen one that went right through.

I assume you've seen more.

You may know in this case which way that will go. I'm just leaving it open, since I don't know.

I don't think I've ever applied for a full shoring permit in the last 5+ years. Always the way we're seeing here.

 

[AlbertC]

Almadev begins building 800 condos at Toronto's LSQ

Almadev has broken ground on two condo towers comprising the first phase of LSQ, a 15-acre master-planned, mixed-use community on Sheppard Avenue East in the Toronto suburb of North York.

renx.ca

Proposals for next LSQ phases​

Almadev is working with municipal officials regarding LSQ’s third tower, which is proposed as a purpose-built market rental apartment building that also includes affordable rental units. Construction for that building is expected to begin in 2027.

“We have included rental product in each and every one of our projects,” Lazer said, “even when it wasn't so popular to build rentals.”

Almadev is also proposing to demolish an existing 12-storey office building on the northwest corner of the site and replace it with a 26-storey multiresidential building.

Subsequent development phases will be dependent on market absorption, according to Lazer.

 

[rbt]

Another article on the start of construction:

Massive mixed-use development breaks ground in Toronto

A massive mixed-use development in Toronto is now underway, with towers, offices, retail, and a park planned for the site.

www.constructioncanada.net

"Last month, real estate developer Almadev broke ground on the residential project, marking the start of vertical construction."

"Phase one includes two residential towers: LSQ1, a 43-storey tower with 462 units, and LSQ2, a 30-storey tower with 338 units, including 83 affordable rental suites. Both will be supported by a shared underground parking garage. First occupancy is projected for 2028."

 

[kris]

Taken today, not much movement on site

 

[Edward Skira]

A whole lot of nothing. No machinery or anything.

 

[Northern Light]

Plumbing, Mechanical and Drain/SS are 'Ready for Issuance' (Almadev just needs to get out the debit card).

Full shoring is still pending zoning processes.

 

[Paclo]

Application Details

www.toronto.ca

Minor Variance for Block 1 to increase the podium height of Tower A, reduce the required number accessible parking spaces and remove Section 37 clauses that regulate development phasing. Minor changes in GFA, car parking & bike parking. Affordable unit count in Tower B increased from 80 to 83.

Post soil remediation permits remain pending

 

[kris]

Still nothing as of last week.

 

[YongeBloor]

End of year Update: Change Master Project and sub project back to pre-construction. 7 months after the groundbreaking and still a whole lot of nothing. @Northern Light, any idea what's the holdup here?

A whole lot of nothing. No machinery or anything.

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[Northern Light]

New SPA for Tower C, Block 2 - 27s tall.

Architect is WZMH

@Paclo

From the Cover Letter:

From the Arch. Plans:

Site Plan:

Ground Floor Plan:

No room to show it in this post, but unit sizes are a bit on the small side with 1 Bdrms hovering around 500ft2, 2bdrms vary but some are under 700ft2, while the 3bdrm is almost 1,000 on the dot.

Elevators: 3 for 354 units or 1 per 118 units.

 

[Amare]

Another WZMH atrocity. But to be honest at this point, I dont think they're capable of designing anything that's not banal garbage.

Focusing on the building aesthetics alone, the only redeeming feature of this thing is the podium levels that front Sheppard. Asides from that, the rest of this looks like trash.

 

[kris]

Podiums look great...then grey spandrel.