Well, they're almost finished the 46th floor. The "Hat" is next. I can't wait!

Well, very soon, Crystal Blu and the Uptown Residences will rise to fill part of that gap. It's also likely we'll see 1Bloor East tower above these buildings within 5 years. Plus, Milan (north of Bloor), and the proposed development off St. Joseph Street, along with sexy X (currently rising)...

BTW thanks for the photos!! CASA looks awesome!:)

^ Casaguy, all the floors are accounted for (including floor no.13), so once they complete the ceiling of the 43rd floor, there should be 3 more floors, including the mechanical/hat finale. The wild card isn't missing floors due to superstitious bs, but any unusual plans they might have for the...

There was a scheduled meeting on April 22nd with the city to alter the stated plan in favour of making the amenities available to both residents AND hotel guests. Has anyone heard what the result of that meeting was?

I walked through that path leading to Yonge Street from Bloor subway this evening despite the sign onsite that read: "Emergency Exit Only, CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY". Hmmm...little by little, we're getting an indication that something is about to begin.:cool: Also, on wikipedia, there's nothing...

Not sure about BSN, and Nightma-I mean-Windermere By The Lake is an entirely different location, but CASA WILL have the undersides of the balconies treated/painted. This is just too beautiful a building, in too important a location, with just too much extra needed to market successfully during...

Quick question: I didn't want stucco, and didn't want to pay a million $ for smooth ceiling, so opted for exposed concrete. They made me sign my life away (not responsible for markings, nails, or sealing for concrete). Problem is, it looks like my unit has a lot of soot (almost black from...

It's a matter of opinion, but I think the design is quite elegant and innovative. Don't know if you ever saw the model in the sales office, but the sliding panels forming the 'lanai's' are quite unique; the building is slender and modern, with great touches, like the protrusions on the north...

Before we become outraged by the unpainted undersides of the balconies, it's worth remembering, for what it's worth, that staff at the finishing centre has said all along that they will be painted. A portion of one of the balconies was painted white (too bright) as a test in November. It is a...

The reason is simple. This building was marketed (and a bit hyped) during the condo craze at the end of 2007. Prices were high, and then raised while people were lining up to put deposits. People are cynical, spiteful creatures sometimes, and they love to see failure to make themselves feel...

I don't think Toronto central is becoming more expensive than New York or London, but, current downturn notwithstanding, Toronto is catching up. Imagine Yonge and Bloor once the streetscaping is done and these towers are up. The fate of 1BE is also pivotal in this transformation. Once Bazis...

I really think this is the sexiest new condo going up in the city. With 1BE being in a holding pattern, I also believe this will be one of the most high-profile, and easily visible buildings in the Charles/Bloor/Yonge neighbourhood. The imminent rise of the Uptown and Crystal Blu, along with...

I just came into half a billion dollars through an inheritance, and I've decided to finance this project myself. :D

Good Lord, do 'stale proposals' have sale offices open, actively trying to sell units? Do stale proposals include projects where the vast majority of units have been pre-sold? We are going from the sublime to the ridiculous. THIS BUILDING WILL BE BUILT.

I always envisioned a variety of uses: A large part of it could be used for a Canadian National Museum or even more ambitious - a 'Museum of the Americas' with material from the entire hemisphere. Something grand that would add to the attractiveness of Toronto as a destination. Plus, part of...

I also heard from a couple of real estate agents that 1BE was cancelled, but guess what? They don't really know anything more than most people, and unfortunately are making these statements based on the same rumours we've all heard. The fact is, the project is still very much alive, provided...

Yes, the House Of Lords is still there, and still has the same atmosphere. It's a Toronto landmark, if you ask me. As for 1BE, it would take an awful lot for it NOT to get built. I mean, they've got city backing (nevermind permit delays, which are typical), they've pre-sold 80-85% of the...

This is not the case. Bazis has, however, requested more time to review and improve the conditions under which their financing will occur. If nothing gets resolved by March, then the project may be cancelled, but this is not likely.

Installation of the wraparound balcony glass has begun!