Toronto Mirvish Village (Honest Ed's Redevelopment) | 85.04m | 26s | Westbank | Henriquez Partners
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Some pics from August 23rd, 2024:
We'll start w/the planting beds on Bloor which have gone from weeds to flowers w/irrigation.
Note that the flowers are annuals, not sure about the grasses, they may be perennial but I think this is likely an interim condition with different plants to follow once the weather cools.
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The passageway here is just too dark, you can see above it was bright and sunny, but even in August, this doesn't feel appealing, bright signage, flowers and lights will help immensely, but the massing simply doesn't support a narrow space like this.
* Final note, the Bestco (supermarket) has not begun any serious fit out (no finishes, no fridges, no lighting..........)
We'll start w/the planting beds on Bloor which have gone from weeds to flowers w/irrigation.
Note that the flowers are annuals, not sure about the grasses, they may be perennial but I think this is likely an interim condition with different plants to follow once the weather cools.
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The passageway here is just too dark, you can see above it was bright and sunny, but even in August, this doesn't feel appealing, bright signage, flowers and lights will help immensely, but the massing simply doesn't support a narrow space like this.
* Final note, the Bestco (supermarket) has not begun any serious fit out (no finishes, no fridges, no lighting..........)
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rdaner
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The corner unit at Bathurst and Bloor is actively being worked on with drywall going up. If I remember correctly it is going to be a French café/bakery.
Johnny Au
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August 23, 2024:
stanko
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September 1, 2024
Vanniell
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I feel you—Mirvish Village definitely has potential that’s not being fully tapped into. I used to live nearby and always thought it could be so much more vibrant. A design competition could really help transform it into a cozy, car-free area with more benches, greenery, and cool spots to hang out. It’d be awesome to see it bustling like it deserves to be, especially with all the unique shops and galleries there.
flonicky
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Not much changes round these parts, except for my phone's camera which seems to be quickly failing.
Northern Light
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flonicky
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I think my plan renews this month or next month 
It was a bad phone, I won't miss it.
It was a bad phone, I won't miss it.
artyboy123
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Throwback to this documentary about Honest Ed & the now almost complete "Mirvish Village"
www.theresnoplacelikethisplace.com
There's no place like this place, anyplace
There's No Place Like This Place, Anyplace looks at the transformation of a much-loved Toronto landmark, the Honest Ed's block, through the stories of its community members who are forced to relocate when it is sold to a developer. The film chronicles the evolution of their lives as they...
www.theresnoplacelikethisplace.com
Benito
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paupah
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Yeah, it's weird.
I actually thought you added that with photoshop cause it just looks so wrong...
evandyk
Senior Member
I got an email saying Badiali Pizza is opening here. Is that new news? Would be great to have their pizza more accessible.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
As it has been determined before, the cladding here is an art installation. I'm not sure it's meant to be pleasant to look at, artistic licensing and all. And for good or bad.