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Must be relying on the non-residential nature of the hotel use.

I'm not so certain this saga is over yet. The hearing for the application still has to occur, and the Tribunal didn't rule in this decision that a park would be the ONLY plan that is consistent with the PPS/Growth Plan- just that the City's amendment is, and is therefore valid.

Can we run an over/under on the expropriation value?

Ha, a pretty interesting way to sum up the project from the Tribunal member: [155] Interestingly enough, in summarizing the evidence of Dr. Bray in their final written submissions, counsel for the Associations references Dr. Bray’s acknowledgement in his oral testimony that the buildings on...

Glad to see something happening here, people have been kicking the tires on this site for years.

Looks like the decision is out, appeals allowed, subject to settlement conditions adopted by council. https://southrosedale.org/lpat-ruling-permits-dale-ave-condominium-proposal-to-proceed/

That was quick.

Some shots from the GO Train this morning, looking south:

Looking south from Brookfield Place yesterday afternoon.

Major changes coming...

Thats true, but the amount of DC's wouldn't be affected by whether a project required a ZBA application or not no? They would however lose out on the ability to pursue Section 37 contributions/agreements.

Doesn't city planning operate on a full cost recovery basis? More revenue in application fees doesn't mean more money for the City, it's just spent directly on application processing.

I've also seen some architects proposing perforated metal that is laminated between glass panels.

Future home of Robert Ford Memorial Stadium and Circus Grounds

Wow, aiming to attach it to the existing structure perhaps? There's about 24m of frontage for that ramp, greenspace, and house.

Urban Design has been pushing back on the use of wood grained materials lately, including longboard because they have concerns that its not an honest or authentic material. They seem to be fine with the aluminium product itself, but are definitely pushing back on the gained versions of it.

Staff don't seem to share your opinion: "The current building as proposed has an overall height of 25.5 metres and contains a mezzanine level, which technically classifies this building as a mid-rise building at 5- storeys. As a result, the applicable guidelines would be the Avenue and Mid-Rise...

Pretty interesting video on some of the design solutions to Canada's Wonderland noise issues:

Agreed. That and the LPAT has had a few decisions lately "re-educating" Staff on the Clergy Principle (High Park comes to mind).

Looks like based on that 300 units total will be rental under Tricon's deal, out of the 584 approved for the site.