Bloor Annex

[AlbertC]

The Annex Food Hall is opening at 384 Bloor St W (& Dalton), where Bloor Superfresh used to be.

https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2018/08/annex-food-hall-toronto/
https://www.theannexfoodhall.com/

 

[Torontovibe]

 

[AlbertC]

Interesting massing and development potential study by Smart Density for the Metro grocery store site at 425 Bloor West & Robert St:

425 Bloor St West (Metro Site) - Smart Density

425 Bloor St West (Metro Site) Mixed-Use Development along Bloor Street West Location: Bloor & Spadina Toronto, ONScale: Block PlanSize: ~6,000 GFATransit: Spadina Subway Station 425 Bloor Street West is currently occupied by a Metro supermarket. The site is very accessible: located 150 m from...

smartdensity.com

 

[Northern Light]

Interesting massing and development potential study by Smart Density for the Metro grocery store site at 425 Bloor West & Robert St:

425 Bloor St West (Metro Site) - Smart Density

425 Bloor St West (Metro Site) Mixed-Use Development along Bloor Street West Location: Bloor & Spadina Toronto, ONScale: Block PlanSize: ~6,000 GFATransit: Spadina Subway Station 425 Bloor Street West is currently occupied by a Metro supermarket. The site is very accessible: located 150 m from...

smartdensity.com

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Not much setback on the Bloor frontage......pretty sure that would violate City guidelines.

Otherwise, a sensible site for intensification.

Though, I think I might prefer that a development on this site involve the JCC, not necessarily one building, but an integrated proposal.

Have to say, I think someone would have to find another supermarket site in the area for Metro first.

That store is busy and turns some serious coin per ft2.

 

[AlbertC]

Not much setback on the Bloor frontage......pretty sure that would violate City guidelines.

Otherwise, a sensible site for intensification.

Though, I think I might prefer that a development on this site involve the JCC, not necessarily one building, but an integrated proposal.

Have to say, I think someone would have to find another supermarket site in the area for Metro first.

That store is busy and turns some serious coin per ft2.

Ideally, the new Mirvish Village community should have room for at least one new supermarket. But overall, the general area remains fairly under served by larger format grocery options. Which is why the Metro is still a vital part of the Annex and certainly a highly profitable location.

 

[AlbertC]

Front windows are now boarded up on the former hostel at the set of Victorians just north of Spadina station:

 

[AlbertC]

These homes at Dupont & Huron are getting updated with the fronts maintained and everything else rebuilt:

 

[AlbertC]

A pair of older semi-detach homes on Major Street just north of Sussex (south of Bloor W) are being fully renovated.

A new restaurant called "So Famous" is opening soon along Bloor W, just west of Walmer:

 

[AlbertC]

I've seen this building reconfiguration project on Bedford a few times before when passing by. But first time realizing that it's for a multi-unit residential instead of a single family home:

ACO with a profile on the building which was originally built in 1906:

ACO Toronto - 85 Bedford Road

www.acotoronto.ca

Development Applications

City Planning COA Application Information Center

app.toronto.ca

85 BEDFORD RD
Ward 11: University-Rosedale

Draft Plan of Condominium for 3 units.


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Google Maps view from June 2021:

 

[AlbertC]

Proposal for a rear and overall 3rd floor addition and interior alterations at 475 Bloor St W, which is just east of the former Brunswick House:

Application Details

app.toronto.ca

475 BLOOR ST W
Ward 11: University-Rosedale

Enlarge existing building by rear and third floor addition, interior alteration to add retail bookstore use.

 

[Towered]

Since Koreatown doesn't have its own thread, I deem it appropriate to share the news here that the first downtown location of Mary Brown's is now open on Bloor a couple of blocks west of Bathurst (old KFC location)!

 

[Northern Light]

Since Koreatown doesn't have its own thread, I deem it appropriate to share the news here that the first downtown location of Mary Brown's is now open on Bloor a couple of blocks west of Bathurst (old KFC location)!

There is actually a thread w/Koreatown in the title, its just not the lead 'hood name:

Seaton Village / Koreatown / Christie Pits

A new thread just to create some separation from the neighbouring Annex area. ----------- Beginning it with a plan to convert this triplex to a fourplex, along Euclid Ave just north of the Bloor Koreatown retail strip. Existing building seen in the middle property pictured below. Now if only...

urbantoronto.ca

 

[Towered]

Where the hell is "Seaton Village"??

 

[smably]

I would say Koreatown is the strip of Bloor between Bathurst and Christie and Seaton Village is the residential area to the north.

Seaton Village - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[AlbertC]

The Annex has been featured as #38 on Timeout's "40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World":

The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

Did your area make this year’s list?

www.timeout.com

38. The Annex​

Toronto, Canada​

The Annex has changed. After the closure of the iconic Honest Ed’s department store changed the area’s landscape, the neighbourhood is now finally emerging from years of construction with a fresh new look. The developing Mirvish Village hub brings new retail spaces, more housing, plus a music venue and park to Queen Street West’s uptown younger sibling. Combined with long-standing favourites like Hot Docs Cinema, pubs where professors, students and professionals stand shoulder-to-shoulder to grab a pint and a new addition to Toronto’s Michelin Guide, the Annex is making a comeback in 2023 – and is Toronto’s coolest place to be right now.

The perfect day Start out at what might be the tiniest coffee shop in Toronto, Coffee Pocket, and then meander along Bloor Street West, popping into eclectic gift shops selling incense, homewares and books. Catch a film at Hot Docs Cinema, then stop for a drink at one of the many local watering holes like The Lab pub or the Writer’s Room for a skyline sunset. Hungry? Nab a sexy red banquette at Michelin-starred Mimi Chinese and finish the night with a tableful of traditional Chinese dishes with a spicy twist.

Plan your trip For the return of the Hot Docs festival in 2024. Spring is also when the new developments in the area are slated to be completed, so the Annex will be buzzing with new activities and events.