Toronto 1540 Bloor West | 91.9m | 27s | Trinity Group | Arcadis
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marcus_a_j
Senior Member
ya, why not instead of Fly?
ProjectEnd
Superstar
Oh, that's tempting. Fly is pretty terrible. Not a complete failure per say, but because it represents G+C's attempt at 'edgy,' it falls down even more.
Giraffe and 310 however, are wonderful.
urbandreamer
recession proof
27 December 2008 photo update
Walking by the sales centre last night, I noticed some of the nice billboard is down--from the wind, or by CoT demand?
ps: Wonder how sales are going in the tanking market? (The Russian blonde I chatted with a few months ago seemed happy. Maybe because she's attractive?
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Walking by the sales centre last night, I noticed some of the nice billboard is down--from the wind, or by CoT demand?
ps: Wonder how sales are going in the tanking market? (The Russian blonde I chatted with a few months ago seemed happy. Maybe because she's attractive?
)
Towered
Superstar
It was already down at least two weeks ago. Can you say "project cancelled"? Hehe!
jks
Continuous Lurker
Why would it be cancelled, its the best development in the Western area of the city.
grey
Senior Member
jks
Continuous Lurker
Yes I'm quite aware of the situation. However, there is no indication that it might be cancelled.
junctionist
Senior Member
There were complaints that the signs were too big, so that might have been the reason.
Observer Walt
Senior Member
Signs are up, lights are on, door is open. A reasonable person might conclude that they are still in business.
It's becoming a bit tiresome (again ... ) that almost every project apparently is now considered fair game for the "must be cancelled" speculation.
It's becoming a bit tiresome (again ... ) that almost every project apparently is now considered fair game for the "must be cancelled" speculation.
catcher_of_cats
Active Member
This project is still in sales; it is NOT cancelled by any stretch of the imagination. They have been in breach in regard to the city's signage legislation and have been required to remove all their exterior signs since roughly early October (an order to comply was posted ages ago). The company decided to partially comply with the order a few weeks ago.
Automation Gallery
Superstar
This development may self distruct even before the first shovel hits the ground due to most of the area residents not supporting it.Shame
simuls
Senior Member
I understand not wanting to claim a project is cancelled before it officially is, but since everybody on here speculates about a project's aesthetics or its contribution to a neighbourhood before it's finished (since we all know a finished building can look drastically different from the rendering), I personally don't see the difference.
I agree that this is a great design in a superb (if not visually appealing...yet) location and neighbourhood, but honestly, this market (resales and new) is in the toilet with pretty much zero sales going on. IMHO unless these sales centres and projects can stay open and weather the next 3 years, or are already at 70-80% sold, anything launched in 2008 simply won't happen...and while I know I'm repeating myself from another thread, that's a very very good thing for Toronto. We need a breather, let the dust settle from all the completions over the next 2-3 years, and then allow demand to build again for another great thrust of urbanization to take place!
I agree that this is a great design in a superb (if not visually appealing...yet) location and neighbourhood, but honestly, this market (resales and new) is in the toilet with pretty much zero sales going on. IMHO unless these sales centres and projects can stay open and weather the next 3 years, or are already at 70-80% sold, anything launched in 2008 simply won't happen...and while I know I'm repeating myself from another thread, that's a very very good thing for Toronto. We need a breather, let the dust settle from all the completions over the next 2-3 years, and then allow demand to build again for another great thrust of urbanization to take place!
adma
Superstar
What's worse than a Giraffe with a sore throat?
cdr108
Senior Member
Damn, I can't recall which thread it was in but someone posted info from Urbanation and I think Giraffe only had 30% sales (not sure if that is based on # units or gross SF for project, which is more critical).
I don't wish ill-will for this project since it's a good design and certainly adds vitality to a neglected neighbourhood, but this project might as well get canned since the reception there has not been well and they seem to be fighting an uphill battle.