tomms
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nice view casag, looks familiar
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Big Daddy
Senior Member
From Casaguy's new place...
Agreed. great view - makes the west side of Yonge look pretty sad. Does anyone know of anythhing going on there? Land assembly? Its pretty ripe for a major development.
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alklay
Senior Member
That 'sad' west side of Yonge is vibrant and has more interesting retail (and restaurants) than any other area visable in that picture. It beats the heck out of the' assembled' land on the northwest or northeast.
casaguy
Senior Member
They've done an excellent job. A few minor scratches, a few shoddy workmanship spots, etc.(nothing unexpected) but all in all it's pretty amazing. I'll post some pics in the real estate forum in the next while...
ProjectEnd
Superstar
Why bother? 'Big Daddy' seems only to aspire to those who have previously assumed that moniker...
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
If you walk it and not view it from 40 storey's up it will make you happy and you'll hope that it's not being redeveloped.
condovo
Senior Member
Why bother? 'Big Daddy' seems only to aspire to those who have previously assumed that moniker...
Well, there you have it. Robert Moses vs. Jane Jacobs. I happen to think that cities need both. In this case, the Jane Jacobs west side of Yonge is indeed shabby and sad. I look forward to the gleaming Robert Moses east side as promised by GGH.
Towered
Senior Member
Indeed - leave Yonge street alone. Just think about how sterile it gets north of Bloor, where plenty of redevelopment has occurred.
Big Daddy
Senior Member
Wow - a rather aggressive response to a simple observation. - It becomes increasing difficult to make a comment here without being attacked.
I don’t think the west side of Yonge Street looks particularly good - especially in that photo. That doesn’t mean anything else. Can you interpret that or should I speak slower?
If the property is assembled and developed - and I hope that is the case - then I would hope that there is a decent retail component on the first and second (and maybe third) floors. Hopefully some of your “vibrant” retailers will participate.
threnody
Active Member
I think you're under attack because you're judging the value of a lively and undeniably urban retail strip based on how it looks from 40 floors up. If those buildings are knocked down the ground-level retail in any new development will probably consist of two banks and a Starbucks. That would be a loss for the area. In addition many of the most run-down buildings along Yonge have historical value and could have great potential if somebody poured money into a restoration.
As an aside, the whole development model for Yonge St seems somewhat peculiar. The street itself is dominated by older 1-3 story building stock while high rises dominate just to the east and west. Is there another city that has something like this?
As an aside, the whole development model for Yonge St seems somewhat peculiar. The street itself is dominated by older 1-3 story building stock while high rises dominate just to the east and west. Is there another city that has something like this?
urbandreamer
recession proof
^Yes. Robson Street in Vancouver.
Big Daddy
Senior Member
I was not “judging” anything; I merely commented that that area looks sad in comparison to the rest of the street in that photo. I suppose if we follow “Projectend's” idea, we would stop developing land in Toronto and leave it as it is so all the existing shops can continues unabated. Sounds like a plan. What was I thinking?
drewp
Active Member
big daddy when was the last time you visited the area?
I just want to make sure you are basing your opinions from being seeing the community, or being an onlooker behind your computer?
I just want to make sure you are basing your opinions from being seeing the community, or being an onlooker behind your computer?
Towered
Senior Member
Big Daddy, you should keep in mind the best retail strips tend to be the old ones that haven't undergone sterilization through redevelopment. There are exceptions however, and I think the GG tower will be an improvement upon a Harvey's.
Ramako
Moderator
Why you gotta go bad-mouthin delicious Harvey's?