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I stand by what I wrote, and I think you are capable of reading my words in the context in which they were written. Are you suggesting that we need regulations to protect us from coffee shops that you don't like? I support a free market for coffee. Hardly controversial.

I disagree. I think it's unlikely that all Canadians share common values and ideals, and equally unlikely of Americans. One only need watch American media to see how strongly they disagree on such things. Canadians don't seem to get as heated up about it for some reason. Nonetheless I can tell...

Fair point. What I was trying to say is that I don't think there is any one Canadian identity that we all agree with. I don't think everyone has the same perspective on what it means to be Canadian.

Perfectly said.

I don't buy into the idea of a Canadian identity. If one exists, I don't identify with it.

I hope you're not speaking for all of us, because I'm not one of those people. I don't care about local independent businesses and the ideology behind supporting them. I am a consumer: I care about my wallet and the quality of the goods I buy. My loyalty is to my wallet.

I disagree. I think his comment was the perfect response given the context of the discussion. If the new Starbucks turns a profit, that means that people support it. That's all that matters. Consumers support the businesses they like. We all vote with our wallets. The market knows best.

Who cares? It's called progress. I sincerely hope that every skyline view of Toronto is gone in 10 years and replaced with something new.

What court case? The developer already agreed to include the building. Is this the developer trying to change the deal and tear down the building? I don't get it.

I was wondering if that was the building biospherian was talking about, and I'm relieved to know it's not going anywhere. It's my favorite building in Yorkville.

It looks like the transit connection extends to the North lots that are not part of this proposal. Perhaps they too will eventually redeveloped...

I'm glad that Tridel is extending the Mink Mile to Parliament Street. That isn't sarcasm. I totally mean it. Really.

I like corporate chains, so I'm happy with that part. As for this store, it isn't being lost due to a corporate retail chain, so I don't see a connection.

Sounds good to me. This sort of thing should be decided by the market, not by governments and planning departments.

There's been talk of making Temperance street a pedestrian-only street, but since it's just fronted by office buildings, I'm not sure what benefit it would be.

Financing is all that matters. Until we have adequate financing, it's more of a dream than a plan.

Not just towers. I imagine it will involve structures of different heights and floor plate sizes. I'm mostly hoping for a strong street wall and inviting architecture at ground level. The towers are a bonus if they are well designed, but I don't much care about how tall they are.

Will this affect the proposal? https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2016/12/15/council-freezes-demolition-on-303-buildings-in-downtown-toronto.html I posted it in the King West thread days ago. I'm surprised it's not getting any attention here.

Would it be correct to assume that since Holt Renfrew just spent a lot of money renovating their offices that 60 Bloor is probably included in the new plan, and not being torn down? I can't imagine a landlord not giving them the heads up.

50 Bloor West was cancelled in favor of the master plan which includes the whole block. We haven't seen the details of this new plan yet, but I believe this office building is part of it.