I also live in the area and I'm of two minds about this proposal. Obviously it is far bigger than anything else nearby and would likely trigger numerous other 40+ story buildings around this intersection. And it is a crap design to boot. If developers are going to propose a building so beyond...

Not sure if it's already been observed, but the multi-colour balconies are evocative of Montreal's Palais des Congres

The City reached settlements with the owners of 840 Dupont (Sobey's), 500 Dupont (Beer Store) and 420 Dupont (MonoLino/Wings). 9 stories for each, and 20m rail setbacks. The Sobey's development will include a new public park on site. Here is the full announcement, from Councillors Cressy and...

The design isn't great, as others have mentioned. That said, I am impressed that there is no parking proposed whatsoever. Is that a first for a tower this size in Toronto?

Neat angle! I can see my office in this photo *waves to self*

It's hard to convey just how oppressive and heavy this building feels when you're up close. The dreary cladding manages the suck the life right out of this little stretch of Richmond. Perhaps the pink elements will save the day, but I'm not convinced. So far, this is my least favourite recent...

I just walked by, and there were about a dozen workers on site doing preparatory (i.e. scaffolding) work. Sadly, this looks to be moving forward quite quickly.

The OMB prehearing for this site has been scheduled for December 11.

Grand Touring on Dupont is getting redeveloped (http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/740-dupont-st-riocan-commercial-development-13s-hariri-pontarini-tf.15564/), so they had to move.

Oh boy, the Grange Community Association is going to be apoplectic over this one..

A little birdie told me that Chipotle will be opening their next Toronto location in the Annex

Aura, from Edward Street