I'm hoping once the townhouses are built that face Boston, the tower won't seem so large. Also, the Builder is supposed to "reclaim" the unused rail spur for landscaping and a sidewalk, somewhat similar to what's been done at the Garment Factory (I hope).

I live on Boston Ave., the street right behind this development (and others). I'm of two minds about this project. As others have noted, Flatiron will bring some needed life to this otherwise derelict intersection. However, the building seems way too tall. The Garment Factory fits in...

Given the current cooling condo market and heritage status of the building, I'm betting this doesn't get built for at least 5+ years and if it does, it certainly won't look anything like the hideous renders.

I don't know of a specific ETA for a 5-6 storey building of this size, but these should move pretty quickly as there is only 1-2 levels of parking in each building.

This project is actually proceeding quite quickly. Demolition and excavation started just over a year ago. The framing is complete on all the sawtooth lofts and the tower is starting to take shape. I live across the street and there are often between 20-30 workers on site. These guys seem to...

The original render shows a ground floor that is double height. I would be pretty surprised if a Clewes/AA designed building didn't have a double height ground floor.

There was a fire at the Printing Factory construction site today. Apparently, the propane heaters in the basement area (which are left on to cure the cement) came in contact with some wood supports and a small fire started. Boston Avenue (where I live) was evacuated as fire services were...

According to Streetcar, excavation and shoring work is set to begin at the end of the month. However, a search of the Building Applications site indicates these permits are still under review. Seeing some progress on this project will make me feel better about having to hand over a cheque for...

All the framing for the Sawtooth lofts is now in place on the north side of the building and they have built up to what I assume is the 2nd level of the parking garage. If anyone is looking for updates on the building, don't hesitate to message me. I live in a house on Boston Ave., almost...

I believe this project now has a name...Bauhaus. There was a FP ad in the Globe's Real Estate section on Friday for this project now in pre-registration. http://bauhauscondos.com/

Work is still progressing on the building. Drywall was being unloaded today. IMO, Streetcar is a small developer that may have bitten off slightly more than they can chew. Edge and Vinegar are currently being built (Vinegar quite behind schedule and again IMO, is not turning out as well as...

The problem is that the OMB is the one granting the exemptions. The City refused East's application, but the OMB overturned that decision.

Buyers at the East development who have bought west facing units (some of which have substantially sized terraces) must be pissed! I can't imagine how this building will fit in to the streetscape. The 6 stories of Abbey Lane will be bookended by two much larger developments and the entire...

I am horrified by this news. I used to live in Kings Court across the street and often admired this building. While I agree it is underutilized by the current law office, I would prefer to see it converted to retail than have it torn own for yet another condo. This is a lovely old building...

OMB Decision The decision regarding Corktown Phase 1 has just been posted. http://www.omb.gov.on.ca/e-decisions/pl071130-Aug-06-2008.pdf Unfortunately, although the OMB is on Streetcar's side, a final order will not be issued until the parties come to agreement on the site plan (if I'm...

Crane Installation Here's a photo of what looks like the tower crane base being delivered this morning (Wednesday). Earlier this week, a truckload of rebar was delivered which may be destined for crane tower's concrete base.

Corktown purchasers were sent a finishing selections letter this week (a bit premature!). Streetcar indicates that "construction has started on Corktown Phase 1". Well, not really. Streetcar has demolition permits for the existing buildings at 52 Sumach and 569 King, but there has been no...

The reason for the "slowdown" in construction may be due to the fact that the builder has not yet received final permits from the city (assuming the street address for East will be 275 King E.) http://app.toronto.ca/ApplicationStatus/details.do?folderRsn=1957910

Very interesting VoR, but where does the design review panel fit in with the approvals process? Seems odd that the design review is taking place after the OMB hearing which wraps up today. Perhaps OMB is just to settle the height issue...

Construction on this project seems to have come to a virtual standstill since the crane was installed. I live across the street and most days, we'll see a few construction people walking around in the pit, but there doesn't seem to be any sort of crew on site. Wonder if the builders have hit a...