innsertnamehere
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I drove by on the DVP last week and noticed this building was being demolished, much to my surprise.. anyone know what’s going on?
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1200 Eglinton Ave E (?, ?, ?)
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Damn. That sucks, it's very pretty.
Amexon owns that one, so I imagine some res play will be forthcoming.
Amexon owns that one, so I imagine some res play will be forthcoming.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
Yup. Second large office block in the area to go down in the last few years. I think I murmured something along the lines of "what the f***!?" when I saw it down to the concrete frame as I went by. These buildings should have been looking at some heritage designations, or at least ensuring office replacement protections.
Northern Light
Superstar
Not the most urban-friendly building mind you.
Set well back from the street.
Large, above-ground parking garage.
Even retained as office, I would find it hard to argue for keeping the site as is........
It's certainly less banal than many suburban office complexes; but I wouldn't put it up there among the best, by a considerable margin.
Taken from here: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/fong-and-partners-inc-toronto
Set well back from the street.
Large, above-ground parking garage.
Even retained as office, I would find it hard to argue for keeping the site as is........
It's certainly less banal than many suburban office complexes; but I wouldn't put it up there among the best, by a considerable margin.
Taken from here: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/fong-and-partners-inc-toronto
GabrielHurl
Active Member
AlbertC
Superstar
That building was removed from the City's list of potential heritage candidates back in January:
It's rather strange to see a structure that's deemed unsound to be torn down while looking heavier up top! It looks ready to pancake!
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Midtown Urbanist
Superstar
I am not too saddened by this. I hope the whole area gets redeveloped into a more urban form, especially with Ferrand LRT stop being right there in a few short years.
I don't see any plans for the site so I take it they are demolishing to reduce operating costs ahead of eventual development plans.
I don't see any plans for the site so I take it they are demolishing to reduce operating costs ahead of eventual development plans.
salsa
Senior Member
April 25th
ADJBM
New Member
It's down. Trying to get the scoop as I work in the building next to it at 15 Gervais. Interesting to see what's next.
AlbertC
Superstar
Would be nice if whatever happens here in the future here incorporates some employment and mixed-uses such as office, commercial, or even potentially hotel spaces if the demand is there.
ADJBM
New Member
This site is just outside the new Don Mills Crossing Secondary Plan. It is designated "General Employment" in the OP.
AlexBozikovic
Active Member
This was designed by Raymond Moriyama's office.
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Statement of significance: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-141029.pdf