No, the buildings are fine, as are the units inside them (assuming proper. maintenance for both). I'm referencing how they used to be built on oversized grass plots away from the connecting sidewalk, which I guess might be described as a suburban style ...

Great shots @flavakid32 . Also, a reminder how badly designed apartment neighbourhoods in the city used to be, looking at all the older buildings close by.

I like how it's come together down there ... at least on those two photos.

Agreed. I think it looks great in person. Nicely finished and well executed.

Any idea what is expected to go into the old victorian heritage portions of the building along Church and also Charles? Wondering if it'll be professional, retail, residential, or a mix ...

A lot of buildings turn on AC around or on June 1st. Might just be slow to turn it on ...

What is the hate for that interesting rule? Seems to me that it resulted in some pretty cool new designs, including this tower. Personally I love it. Isn't a similar rule also what they used in NYC back in the day for setbacks to provide more light below?

It 'looks' like they are working on reopening that closed Yonge St lane I believe? Or is that just my own desire-bias?

Out of curiosity, what happens if you've bought a penthouse in a project like this ... and then they tack on a bunch of extra floors? Do you get first dibs on moving up to the new PH level? Are you automatically moved up? Or had they not sold those floors yet, so that it is all moot?

I just returned from a trip to Sydney, and it was a real eye opener with regard to how far away we are from being a 'truly' world class city. Not sure where the bad decisions have happened in Toronto since there are so many, and I can see progress in a positive direction relative to where we...

I was really uncertain about this one initially, but in person you can see it really coming together. Going to end up being a nice addition to the local skyline.

Anyone have any updates on this project? Seeing that the TTC has most of Bloor East ripped up for their advance work, it made me wonder if there was ever a resolution with Brookfield and their Chiller relocation that might allow this Reno to go ahead. Haven't seen much chatter on it, but...

Aye, need to see more of it first to get a better idea of how it'll come together. It's no showpiece, but may end up being ok. My problem is that it reminds me a bit of that disaster going up in Ashbridges Bay right now, and that it is clouding my judgement somewhat.

Interesting argument. So you believe government's capacity to address issues is linear with no ability to address multiple items at the same time? Personally, I'm a huge fan of the paper bag thing. I rarely have my reusable bag for the LCBO with me since I often grab LCBO when I'm out but...

Anyone actually know what the issue with this site is? I'm just curious. Is Pemberton strapped for cash? Is this beyond their scope and they can't handle it? I can't personally remember another site that was active and moving this slowly ...

Boy, I've never really been sold on the heritage aspect of this particular block.

I was just wondering the same thing. Even got a bit excited in thinking I'd missed the new tower being taller ... too bad ... would have been great like that.

Anyone have an idea how many floors below 1 Bloor East it is at as of today?

Totally agree. I drive past it regularly and it shows well from all angles. It's definitely not a bad building, just a matter of taste imo.

Hmmmmm ... leaves aren't so bad in the end. Nowhere near as great as they could have been, but turning out better than expected from early photos.