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Post a jump scare warning, please, whenever this thread is revived.

There's some pretty alarming stuff being raised in that Reddit thread, including allegations of moldy drywall that's just been painted over. This entire project is abhorrent, Lifetime should be ashamed. Problem is, it seems the industry is just stretched so thin right now there's not enough...

True, I guess like anywhere there's the good and the bad. I must tend to block out the bad since my perception has been that I've been impressed by a number of projects in Hamilton lately.

Hamilton seems to be leading the way with attractive, contextual ground level work these days. It makes a huge difference since most of our interaction with buildings is at the street.

It's no marvel, but again that precast '80s PoMo stands out from the inexpressive walls of glass we largely get nowadays. Opinions on the colonnade experience are mixed but I've always enjoyed walking under it, granted I recognize it's no Roman colonnade and is feeling a bit worse for wear...

Fruit trees are often the ones I've seen suggested as candidates, as they produce a relative abundance of fruit and it is high above the ground (fewer contamination concerns). It certainly wouldn't be an initiative to combat food insecurity or anything that grand, but I've thought of it more...

Mint is a bold choice, indeed it is extremely vigorous and can quickly take over. Blackberries are a neat choice too; I always thought it would be cool if cities planted edible plants and encouraged urban foraging, however unfortunately I imagine there's the issue of liability over...

I think if they'd at least clad a couple of the volumes in contextual red brick or some natural tones it would've gone a long way, especially the ground level buildings. It is a jarring contrast, I'm inclined to agree. I don't mind the white portions as much but the shade of grey they chose is...

There's still the issue of the lack of retail space that would support a grocery store in the new building, which is something the neighbourhood needs. And yes, while the Sun Valley owners might be retiring, the impending development means it would be unappealing for new owners or a new grocer...

So according to WHOIS, this domain was registered 2002-03-27, for what it's worth. So happy 21st birthday! lol Growing up in Stouffville my life was not particularly urban, but I joined Urban Toronto around the time I moved downtown since I wanted to learn more about development, history and...

Guess they didn't learn from Netflix lol

Discussion in the Crosstown Place thread got me thinking, since I could go on about trees forever, why some plantings aren't flagged for the appropriateness of their location. The tulip trees planted down by XO Condos come to mind as well; it seems like street trees struggle here in general, so...

Interesting choice indeed! Good to know that it's (hopefully) not damaged bark, but indeed the natural appearance. I'm wondering if the sycamore is more resilient in this setting than London plane, as I recall the struggle and subsequent replanting of all those poor trees on Bloor Street.

Just a quick snap while approaching along Eglinton. I will say the glass looks quite striking from afar as it captures the light. Not quite related to this project but I am worried about the condition of some of those trees in the foreground. It appears something is afflicting their bark and...

I mean, that seems to happen with a lot of these investor boxes anyway.

At least it has colour lol

I still call it the SkyDome. Rogers can eat it. I often refer to the Scotia Arena as the ACC too, partly because I forget what it's called now and again. My brain doesn't care to learn new corporate naming rights.

Soul crushingly bleak shades of grey, devoid of colour, minimal vegetation, surrounded by a tangle of highways and surface parking lots. I can see how it's possible.

Mirvish is far less of a clunker, I think that's why T&S gets a lot of hate, including from me. It's a bit of a graceless pile, materials are average at best and the street level leaves a lot to be desired. It also forcefully inserts itself into our "old town" area which, if it were up to me...

Considering all the value engineering this still uses higher quality materials and has better attention to detail than most condos these days. Perhaps that's more an indictment of typical residential builds than anything though...