Toronto The Well | 174.03m | 46s | RioCan | Hariri Pontarini

wmedia said:
Finally got to visit The Well. I must say I was impressed, and my wife, who normally doesn't comment on architecture said, "It feels solid. Like something we'd see back in London [UK]". Praise indeed!
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Similarly, my mom out in Victoria BC sent me a CBC article on The Well and was like "have you been here?" and told me she wants to check it out next time she's in TO. It's definitely getting attention from people who aren't in the architecture/development bubble!
 
It truly does ! My big fear though, will it actually be a success ? I'm not so sure about that yet. The good news being the built form is done regardless of the financial viability i.e. we win :)
 
DavidCapizzano said:
Feels like a missed opportunity not to include a hotel in the complex (and a movie theatre but that horse was beaten to death long long ago)
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I hear you but take heart! There is the building at the northeast corner (Stantec) that wasn't included in the development that could include on in the future as well as the imminent development of the northeast corner of Front and Spadina. And as far as viability goes I think that the real draw of this complex will be the food options, none of which has opened yet.
 
taal said:
It truly does ! My big fear though, will it actually be a success ? I'm not so sure about that yet. The good news being the built form is done regardless of the financial viability i.e. we win :)
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Makes me wonder how many retailers are kicking themselves for not signing a lease during COVID, I assume the retail makeup would’ve looked very different in another universe
 
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Took the 510 down to the Well yesterday - despite the streetcar's slow trundle, stepping off with the nice pavers and architecture in the background is a lovely, novel type of Toronto urbanity.

Rekindled my desire for an extension of the Well's concept to the other side of Spadina:

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Came on here to check if there were plans for the property...oof, 400 Front. I guess they can't all be winners
 
DSC said:
The place is crawling with security guards, if you appeared and they did not allow dogs you would be 'stuck'. Always good to know what you may (or may not) do - even if you ignore it!
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I feel like someone posted up a pic awhile back of a plaque outlining 20 different rules for the joint. Not sure if it included dogs, but would be the online place to start
 
smably said:
Similarly, my mom out in Victoria BC sent me a CBC article on The Well and was like "have you been here?" and told me she wants to check it out next time she's in TO. It's definitely getting attention from people who aren't in the architecture/development bubble!
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My partner is not interested in architecture, etc. and wanted to see it because of tiktok and insta.

It was unfortunately a bit dead with the mix of tenants they have. Maybe summer will be better.
 
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