Agreed! Kudos to the fine folks at City Planning

This alone tells me you don't actually care about the livability of the city.

I had a thought that there is a “reverse NIMBYism” happening here, if that is the right made-up term. I want this height approved as well, for the selfish reason that I like this building and want it as tall as it can be, and preciously because it is not in my backyard - I live in an area where...

this is the only building I know that looks better in the rain (from yesterday):

looks like some great layouts for escape rooms

quick pic from the Gardiner yesterday:

some great reflections from the angled glass:

why not both? I'm probably projecting, but if art imitates life (in the current social climate), then it makes sense we are getting architecture that strives to be inoffensive, flat, clean/sterile, detached from context, and above all economical (ie grey).

Just a few quick pics from last evening. There is a lot going on in this park, but I think it might grow on me.

Sorry for the crappy iphone pic - but the (copper?) roof looks stunning in real life. From yesterday:

From Sept 9:

Who needs a skyline with spires when you got cranes:

I'm coining this area, "Little Dubai"

Over the weekend:

This building is so polarizing lol I'm starting to like it - not because it's architecture is good by any means, but 'cause it's so contentious

I actually like that the ED has the tabletop, mostly because they are forgettable, cheap builds anyway. It'll make buildings like 19 Duncan and Forma poke through the cheap glass ceiling and get the attention they deserve.

From the CIBC Square park:

From Chinatown: