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  1. jaycola

    Vaughan Toronto | 180 Steeles Avenue West | 150.45m | 45s | Mizrahi Developments | Core Architects

    Another proposal to redevelop a strip mall on the north side of Steeles west of Yonge. 2080 new residential units in 6 towers ranging in heights from 18-44 stories. Along with the Gupta proposal at the corner of Yonge and Steeles and 100 Steeles W proposal this will add around 5800 new units to...
  2. jaycola

    Vaughan Toronto | Promenade Mall Revitalization | ?m | 35s | Liberty Development | WZMH

    Following on recent reports of the sale of Promenade Mall to the Serryua Brothers from Cadillac Fairview, today I received a copy of a "Conceptual site plan" for the north east corner of the property that could see the development of seven towers each 27 stories along with new retail and a 3...
  3. jaycola

    441 Clark Ave W Thornhill | ?m | 18s | Riocan | Kirkor

    Proposed for the corner of Clark and Hilda where the existing Sobey's Plaza is located. Not a lot of info available online but a public meeting was held last night to present the project. The majority of attendees apparently against the project. My understanding is that the western portion of...
  4. jaycola

    10 busiest intersections in Toronto, what about Yonge and Steeles?

    In this Toronto Star article, they name the busiest intersections in the city. http://www.thest ar.com/news/gta/transportation/2015/04/10/the-10-busiest-intersections-in-toronto-are-.html YONGE ST. & DUNDAS ST. 129,704 YONGE ST. & EGLINTON AVE. 128,564 BAY ST. & QUEEN ST. 115,940 DUNDAS ST...
  5. jaycola

    9000 Bathurst St "Thornhill" (2 X 17s)...Not ready for Projects and Construction!

    This is going to be talked about a lot before it needs to be on the Development page. With the Thornhill election just days away, I think it's reasonable to look at the comments of the candidates as well as discuss the community reaction. This is assuredly a controversial development...
  6. jaycola

    Just a little place in the park (Toronto's unique dining experiance)

    I'm just throwing this out there as a possible new food program for Toronto, that could help wipe clean the stain left from the, oh so badly failed, "A La Carte" fiasco. Toronto is quickly falling behind on the food truck sensation that swept the continent and while there is still some hope...
  7. jaycola

    Freecycling Housing as an urban experiment.

    Let's say the city decides to sell off individual freehold plots of land deemed to be excess. Along the edges of Hydro fields, adjacent to municipal buildings. Even give up some parkland (god forbid) in prime urban locations. These could be sold very cheaply. Pick a number, $10,000 enough...
  8. jaycola

    Yonge Street North Planning Study (City of Toronto)

    A few months back I heard that this study was initiated but at the time could find no background information on it. There is now a page on the City of Toronto site outlining the scope of the study and the time frames. Source With Viva releasing their report on the future proposed Yonge St...
  9. jaycola

    North Yonge development (York): Is Toronto a "NIMBY" to its northern neighbours?

    I recently read here there was a meeting being held to discuss Toronto's "Yonge Street North Planning Study". I scoured the city pages but could find little other than requests for tender regarding the study. What I did find however, was a document of "comment's" by Toronto staff on the...
  10. jaycola

    Toronto Toronto | Sonic and SuperSonic Condos | 96.31m | 30s | Lindvest Properties | Arcadis

    If there is a thread already, please delete. I drove by this building yesterday and noticed it has been gutted front to back. Adjacent to that lonely office tower to condo conversion tower known as "Tribeca", this looks like a prime subject for a rebuild, conversion or a new multi tower...
  11. jaycola

    Markham Toronto | The Vanguard | ?m | 27s | Devron Developments | Kirkor Architects

    7089 Yonge Street (Thornhill/Markham, 22s) I just drove by the site and noticed a Zoning/Official plan amendment on the site. Presently a strip mall with offices above and adjacent to a Kia dealership, there is an application to permit one Tower of 22 stories plus 8 three story Live/Work...
  12. jaycola

    Share your favourite toronto adventures for weekend explorers.

    This time of the year there are so many events going on, we can hardly get out to a fraction of them. As we all have our favourites and there are so many to choose from, post a few that you can recommend. Last weekend was "Open Doors" throughout the city. The weekend before we went to...
  13. jaycola

    Toronto Island Gondola?

    Picture from Skyscraperpage.com I'm sure a bridge would be cheaper but at least you could finance this though riders. It would be a tourist attraction in it's own right. Let a private company build and operate it. Win Win.
  14. jaycola

    Tkaronto Pavilion-Grain Silos: Pan Am Games

    I saw this on the inhabitat.com site and thought it was worth discussion. The following is the winning design from student entries to the American Institute of Architects convention in New Orleans. The design goal was to build an awards pavilion out of sustainable vinyl for the upcoming...
  15. jaycola

    Recreating the Metro (Adult) Theatre 677 Bloor St W

    What can should be done with this sad blight on a vibrant area? Presently listed for sale at $3.3 million for the 31st time in the last decade, what could be done to create something that would be a benifit to the neighbourhood? The theatre has just 300 seats with 4 wheenchair spaces. Too...
  16. jaycola

    Ravines a defining aspect of Toronto

    RENATA D’ALIESIO From Saturday's Globe and Mail Published Friday, Apr. 01, 2011 I do feel this is an overlooked resource for our city and region. As a kid, and later as a teen, G. Ross Lord park was our hangout. We caught frogs, climbed trees, walked along the storm sewers (from the ravine...
  17. jaycola

    Downsview Park Merchants Market, Farmers Market and International Food Court

    Today I ventured out to what is rapidly becoming one of my favourite weekend afternoon excursions. Located within a massive storage building on the Downsview park site is an international flea market that is suitably as diverse as our great city. Long corridors of tiny independently owned...
  18. jaycola

    New Tourism Idea...Urban Ziplines!

    Imagine a network of ziplines throughout the area from the lake up to bloor. Stretching from condo tower to tower, you could create a course that would allow tourists an unparalleled view of the city and a rare outdoor experiance. A standard zipline de-inclination is around 6 inches of...
  19. jaycola

    Tower Renewal For GTA: Rethinking "Tower in a Park"

    I think this recently released report on the status of Toronto's aging rental apartments, commissioned by David Miller, warrants further discussion. I hope it doesn't get burried as a leftist Miller project seeing as the 2000 or so apartment highrises represent a significant percentage of...
  20. jaycola

    Gigapa, Hi Res Picture of Toronto

    I am amazed by some of the super hi res pictures on this site. After looking at Toronto, Check out the Dubai and Inauguration pictures. This snapshot is from this image Check it out here!

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