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    Toronto 247 Davenport Road | 64.69m | 16s | DC Dev Corp | Richard Wengle

    I have no issue with Wengle or the overall design. I just think some low rise neighbourhoods have more value historically and aesthetically than others. For me, the Annex & Cabbagetown fall into that category. Every major city with some history will have neighbourhoods worth protecting. I'm...
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    Toronto Royal Ontario Museum | ?m | ?s | Daniel Libeskind

    Always thought the original entrance off University was one of the great entranceways to any building in the city. Hope it can somehow remain relevant.
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    Toronto 247 Davenport Road | 64.69m | 16s | DC Dev Corp | Richard Wengle

    Agree on the podium height, but disagree on the overall height. Midblock, abutting low rise neighbourhood, should not allow for a "tower". I would guess the city and the planner on file are OK with it, which means the neighbours, if they want to fight this, will be in for an expensive battle...
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    17 Glenavy (Terracap, ?s, ?)

    I don't see how this works without the parcel to the NE, but I guess we'll find out. Because of the MTSA, the density asks in the area are super aggressive.
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    Toronto Sunnybrook Plaza Redevelopment | 56.92m | 16s | RioCan | Turner Fleischer

    With all the added density in the area I'm wondering how long before this project gets a new application?
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    Toronto 49 Jackes | 99m | 29s | Lifetime | Hariri Pontarini

    What ever happened to this one?
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    Toronto Lawrence Parktown Residences | 35.22m | 9s | Lawrence Parktown Residences | Bortolotto

    IMHO, I think this gets it right from a density perspective. The site is surrounded by 2 and 3 storey homes, but is only 2 blocks from the Lawrence subway station. This should set a precedent encouraging taller/higher density builds closer to the station. Yonge & Lawrence could easily...
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    Toronto 316 Bloor West | 121.14m | 37s | State Building Group | Kirkor

    Amazed that these type of minor (some major) variances seem to be the new norm for CofA. Negotiate like hell with the city & public. Settle on a height (storey count) to avoid the OLT and then try and change it later at CofA? What gives?
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    Toronto 1779-1787 Bayview | 119.92m | 35s | Condor Properties Ltd | Arcadis

    I dunno. This looks like the definition of a negative shadow impact. Covers most of the park/sports field & a major high school.
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    Toronto 1802 Bayview | 156.6m | 46s | Gairloch | a—A

    For those that think the local resident's (associations) are foolish to raise $ to protect their interests and neighbourhoods (because that is what they are doing), I completely disagree. There seems to be an insinuation here that raising $ is analogous to appeal. That's not true. If folks...
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    160 Springhurst Ave (@ King W, future redevelopment)

    CORE Toronto occupies the upper floors of this commercial building. CORE is an agency that serves hundreds of cognitively impaired youth & adults. Not a simple move, so whatever gets planned for this site will somehow have to accommodate them or find some solution.
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    Toronto The One | 328.4m | 91s | Mizrahi Developments | Foster + Partners

    These kind of financial issues and litigation are not "nothing burgers" and can absolutely impact the project. Once litigation starts a level of uncertainty gets associated with the project. Different parties no longer cooperate and in order to secure additional financing (or draw down...
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    Toronto St Clements School Expansion | 14.3m | 3s | St. Clement's School | CS&P

    There's actually a decent sized park going in next door as part of the old Capitol Theatre development (old surface parking lot). It will actually give them much more green space than in the current immediate area.
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    Toronto Eaton Centre (Ongoing Renewal) | ?m | ?s | Cadillac Fairview | Zeidler

    Lower floors could be extension of mall. I would expect to see some form of entertainment (Cineplex) in the upper levels and a tall residential tower on top.
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    Toronto 2079-2111 Yonge | 102.5m | 29s | Glen Corporation | Turner Fleischer

    This is one of the best transitions to a low density neighbourhood within the city of Toronto that I have seen. Stepped down and a pops/park too. Agree that this should get relatively quick approval/agreement. Don't see nimby on this this one.
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    Toronto 1910 Yonge | 177.49m | 53s | Davpart | Graziani + Corazza

    I don't see the podium as being vastly different from what exists today (at least in terms of scale). I appreciate the City's input. Sounds like the setback to Yonge will be greater than the current setback. From my experience this is a fairly busy pedestrian area and the added setback will...
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    Toronto 1910 Yonge | 177.49m | 53s | Davpart | Graziani + Corazza

    Not sure why some of you think this is so awful? There are so many examples of far more offensive proposals nearby. Would like to hear the reasoning behind the criticism.
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    Toronto 3180-3202 Yonge Street | 42.53m | 11s | Montcrest Asset Management | Richard Wengle

    I guess they didn't get their Limiting Distance Agreement. Windows are gone.
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    Toronto 1802 Bayview | 156.6m | 46s | Gairloch | a—A

    Agree with Northern Light. The North/South depth of the site makes it challenging for a tower. Expect they will have to negotiate with their northern neighbour to get approval.
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    Toronto Leaside Common | 29.98m | 9s | Gairloch | BDP Quadrangle

    I would think those kind of tenants would look to the larger redevelopments happening at Eglinton. Maybe the new LRT will increase pedestrian traffic in the area, but the lively retail is all located to the south (primarily south of Manor). Maybe this development creates a transition between...

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