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Walking by this building often.. the green glass really makes this building look cheap & outdated.

I've been living in the area for the past 9 years. The proximity to everything is one of it's main attractions for me. I think this area is going to be hard hit as the real estate correction starts to settle in. There is a lot of new money in the area buying nice cars and overpriced condos...

As much as I'd like to see towers with a bit of architectural flair added to this city, these things aren't going to get built. Market conditions won't let it happen by 2023. I'd put money on it. In 10 years time maybe we will have hit rock bottom from the current bubble, flat lined for a bit...

From what I have seen the casino has been one of the catalysts for revitalization in the area. It was one of the first major additions to the area almost 20 years ago. Since then the southbank area has grown into a very popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The new convention and...

I asked because I am not certain you actually know what your posting. In fact, I would argue most people could not explain the HPI calculation. Take a read through their methodology http://housepriceindex.ca/documents/MethodologyEN.pdf You have to have a house that has sold twice since 2005...

Eug, what do those numbers represent?

I'm not sure I understand your point.. it doesn't explain the sudden increase in listings. Whether they be "less desirable" units or not.

No filters on the search... but the majority appear to be condos. Maybe the effect of last week's news from the Gov?

Looking at realtor.ca/MLS this morning for the Yonge/Sheppard, Yonge/Finch, Bayview/Sheppard, Bayview/Leslie area (Willowdale-ish)... the number of listings is crazy high. I've been checking somewhat regularly over the past decade and haven't seen anything like this. To think there are still so...

15 years temporary :) Though I am somewhat happy they have finally built something on this corner. Now would just be happy to see the parking lot on the SW corner go as well.

I stopped by today as well. Overall I am a big fan of the new style McD's is using in it's re-design around the province. It's pretty well executed in this store except for a few points: - I don't like the red awnings... it doesn't fit with the rest of the modern image. In other stores they have...

Oh is Sears and The Brick also going? ;) Stepping into The Brick is like being stuck in the 80s. Sears being a little more like your grandmother's place.

Some more photos of Crown. Its tough most of my pics have friends and family in them and I don't wish to post those. Looking at the north side of the casino From the water's edge looking at the west side of the casino to the south. Inside the lobby of the hotel Stepping back...

@coolcanadian agree with you that if Toronto is going to build a casino, that Melbourne is a good example to follow from. In fact I mentioned so earlier in this thread. I wanted to buy this book to learn more about the urban design that went into Melbourne's casino and the impact on the city...

I'm sure, held long enough it will be fine as an investment. Short to medium term I think there are some factors outside of location and size that are going to affect anyone buying today in terms of appreciation. Though that discussion is not for this thread ;)

I agree this is already becoming the norm for Toronto and I think some of the population will adjust. Space has always been a trade-off when wanting to move closer to the excitement of the city (which I'm not really sure Downsview qualifies as, but anyway). I just think of all the kiddies...

Your post would be better suited to the Rate this design/floorplan section. The layout will be fine if you're a person who doesn't like spending a lot of time at home. It's like most condos these days, the bedroom dimensions are too small. Once you shove a queen bed in the master bedroom...

Fiscally we may have benefited and I agree that section 37 and the arts program are great additions on paper.. but I think the city and the developers could have done much better in actually executing aesthetic improvements to Toronto. I'm just one person though.. maybe others do not agree and...

Toronto has made out pretty well from all the recent development? On paper maybe. Jump down a few threads to "Shabby public realm" and you'll see there is fairly regular sentiment in Toronto that we could have done a better job with urban design. Not a bad thing to admit we have room for...

Its not always a prerequisite for sure.. but when someone wants to build a casino, it's amazing what a city can request of the developers. You can squeeze them quite a bit for nice added perks to the city and they will still build it considering what a cash cow a casino is. It's something...