If we get anything like Little Caesars it will be a home run!

Unfortunate architecture, but at least it’s the type of project we need to see more of along urban arteries.

As anticipated, there is going to be a complete restart on the design. Potentially with a completely new team at the helm. That 4-8 timeline for design/permitting is bananas though, especially considering they still need to hire a development manager. Transcribed courtesy topfiverecords on CP...

Nenshi not liking conservatives...I for one am completely shocked!

It will be a complete restart with another public RFP. The site and program has fundamentally changed from the previous iteration, not much design work will be salvageable. Doing preliminary design work doesn't necessarily help design firms win open RFPs - in fact, it often works against them.

For comparison - this is where Oktoberfest takes place. I think it would be possible to improve the perimeter of Stampede park, but the interior is likely destined to be a paved expanse.

What a warm and inviting presence 🤣

Which render was that? I don’t believe the schematic / concept design for the previous iteration had any towers, there simply wasn’t enough real estate on the parcel for it.

Great news! And a much better schematic layout that avoids the pitfalls of shoehorning the project into a small site. The new plan is much more feasible for retail lining the project on the north and west, and the inclusion of a mixed use tower is a huge positive.

Construction cost inflation is another level, bruh.

Yeah baby! (let's hope this is a new design entirely)

Vancouver is definitely on another level. Toronto does have some nice buildings but also tons of absolute garbage - many applying fancy materials and finishes to gaudy or clunky designs. In Calgary (and western Canada in general) there is a greater appetite in the marketplace for modern /...

I feel like there is a significant lack of strategy around capital allocation in this City especially when it comes to urban projects. Why are we allocating limited public realm investment dollars to what are two of the better streetscapes in downtown (Stephen Avenue and this)? Stephen is a...

I think they paid too much attention to what the building will look like in the skyline and not enough to how it interfaces with the City. The east and SW edges of the building should contain at least some retail space or a provision for future conversion to retail. Instead we have a monolithic...

I don’t think there’s a need to blow up the team, sometimes teams have an off year (2020-21 Flames for example). If next season is another disaster then it’s time for major changes.

Don't think I said anything about parked cars did I? My point is that the current setup is mediocre urban design that is not great for pedestrians nor businesses, as is evident from your screenshot!

Apologies for this tangent: I spend a lot of time in Toronto as well (unfortunately 😂) - specifically Bloor / Ossington area, and I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that one! Obviously the lanes are great for cyclists, but on a retail intensive high street they are taking up limited space...

Bike lanes aren't really a great fit for retail high streets with lots of pedestrian traffic. They've got them on Bloor in Toronto and it's annoying AF.

Oh and also, in his post game interview Kadri blamed the ice conditions for his horrendous defensive play instead of owning it. Not a fan of players not accepting responsibility for glaring mistakes.

Not one but 3 brutal turnovers in the most important game of the season. The guy is allegedly sulking because he doesn't like the coach and has been playing with minimal effort for weeks - it's been hurting the team. It's time for him to be an adult and recognize that one of the most successful...