Any issues with smell? If I recall, there was a slaughter house near by...

I have a bunch on my flickr page: http://flickr.com/photos/avatarreb/sets/72157603298525223/

Something was bothering me about this pic... the finish seemed shody. Figured out that the fact that the rangehood/micro is not flush with the rest of the cabinets (not to mention the gap above the cabinets) makes it feel like a rush job. Somehow I doubt they'd fix this under PDI. The...

Why do you think developers try to avoid selling the upgrades at time of purchase but do this later, usually sending you to some design centre. You've already purchased and thus now have 0 leverage.

This is actually quite common in Europe, where you can buy the basic the construction and you do the interior yourself.

The interesting thing is that ownership of the balcony shouldn't be an issue when doing the PDI. Common elements, both exclusive and not, are part of the review and deficiencies should be noted.

Thanks for the pics... looks like you have the “milan†scheme. :)

As much as I agree about changing things up… I have to say the grey/black cladding is still infinitely better than the green glass + concrete they started with. e.g….

What floor?

I noticed this morning that they did some landscaping at the entrance to Fort York blvd. Basicaly a bunch of tree in the island between the West1 complex and Neo/Montage. Didn't have a camera, but it looked like it has some potential.

I remember it was always "Going out *for* business!". I miss the cheap Japanese eats at "Windows on Yonge" the most.

You're right. I think I missread your original post.

Needlessly paying for mortgage insurance if you can afford a 25 year mortgage?

Nice pics. Based on the progress in these pics, seem true that the last 10% of the project takes 90% of the time.

Looks like the billboard is still there, they just covered up the date part. Maybe they'll even remove the part on their website that says "Construction Starting Soon." :)

Marketing for the developer? I thought you were supposed to be serving the interests or your clients. Simply put, getting them the best value to match their criteria/needs.

Most of us aren't project/construction experts either and yet that forum has 56K+ posts. :)

Wouldn't mind a token vending machine at select bus shelters. Doesn't VIVA have something like this? Not sure if it was at all considered.

New 'furniture' ready for Toronto streets Bus shelters, benches and garbage bins bring consistent design — and cash for City Hall Toronto Star Jun 09, 2008 12:13 PM John Spears City Hall Bureau Here come 26,000 new pieces of "street furniture" for Toronto's sidewalks and roadways...

LOL me too!