There are deciduous trees bordering this plaza. That's greenery, at least during warmer months. That's something. Other additions to this plaza might be nice -- but how necessary are they? How practical would these additions be to how people use this space? Public spaces don't always have...

Well, yes, any municipality benefits from high density if it means you are consolidating future investments in both public infrastructure and public services. Liveability in and amongst high-density real estate, though, can become increasingly questionable without adequate transit options...

However perceived in terms of design origins, the element for which I am most excited about this evolving proposal is how this development's contrasting characteristics against the seas of blue-green glass and concrete buildings will beautify their appeal, making them less boring and more...

Must a sustainably growing city preclude car ownership for so many people? I would agree with you that fewer active cars must be on the road, with public transit being *the* option for the majority of commuters; though, instead of eliminating parking space and refusing to allow a portion of...

Maybe we'll be surprised when the next set of renderings are released, relieved by façades that do just that.

Fortunately, this angle from the islands isn't the only appreciable view of the downtown's skyline. The Ice Towers will still be seen.

What's the probability of this space going vacant for a time? Must it be retail of some form?

I'm convinced by certain hardy perennials to withstand urban neglect -- daylilies, irises, heucheras, grasses. If the trees can prosper, they should manage too. The volunteer issue is something that, I imagine, has volume for change given the residential growth of the downtown. There must...

Our perception may shift from complaining about blandness to admiring for neutrality. The landscaping in particular has an opportunity to really pop. Let's hope for perennial flowers. The street trees will mature nicely, so long as they were planted via silva cell technology.

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Lol. You guys are funny.

If the white fins were featured on all sides, that may be criticised as overdoing it -- even though I agree that minimising the visual impact of Southcore's blue-green glass would be an asset in diversifying. Just for the considerations of the Sun Life Financial Tower, though, I'm pleased with...

Now we'll get to see if developers consider the M+G towers a one-off -- or precedent setting. I look forward to seeing a proposal.

If One Bloor East was, instead, being constructed in Southcore, it would be less appreciated because of the glass monotony. Here, though, amongst the older buildings, One Bloor East creates a nice contrast. It's looking quite impressive so far!

Well said!