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    Toronto Toronto | Pinnacle One Yonge | 344.9m | 105s | Pinnacle | Hariri Pontarini

    There are deciduous trees bordering this plaza. That's greenery, at least during warmer months. That's something. Other additions to this plaza might be nice -- but how necessary are they? How practical would these additions be to how people use this space? Public spaces don't always have...
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    Toronto Toronto | The One | 328.4m | 91s | Mizrahi Developments | Foster + Partners

    Well, yes, any municipality benefits from high density if it means you are consolidating future investments in both public infrastructure and public services. Liveability in and amongst high-density real estate, though, can become increasingly questionable without adequate transit options...
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    Toronto Toronto | The One | 328.4m | 91s | Mizrahi Developments | Foster + Partners

    However perceived in terms of design origins, the element for which I am most excited about this evolving proposal is how this development's contrasting characteristics against the seas of blue-green glass and concrete buildings will beautify their appeal, making them less boring and more...
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    Toronto Toronto | The One | 328.4m | 91s | Mizrahi Developments | Foster + Partners

    Must a sustainably growing city preclude car ownership for so many people? I would agree with you that fewer active cars must be on the road, with public transit being *the* option for the majority of commuters; though, instead of eliminating parking space and refusing to allow a portion of...
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    Toronto Toronto | Pinnacle One Yonge | 344.9m | 105s | Pinnacle | Hariri Pontarini

    Maybe we'll be surprised when the next set of renderings are released, relieved by façades that do just that.
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    Toronto Toronto | Ten York Street Condos | 224.02m | 65s | Tridel | Wallman Architects

    Fortunately, this angle from the islands isn't the only appreciable view of the downtown's skyline. The Ice Towers will still be seen.
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    Toronto Toronto | Sun Life Financial Tower & Harbour Plaza Residences | 236.51m | 67s | Menkes | Sweeny &Co

    What's the probability of this space going vacant for a time? Must it be retail of some form?
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    Toronto Toronto | Pan Am Village in the West Don Lands | ?m | ?s | DundeeKilmer | KPMB

    I'm convinced by certain hardy perennials to withstand urban neglect -- daylilies, irises, heucheras, grasses. If the trees can prosper, they should manage too. The volunteer issue is something that, I imagine, has volume for change given the residential growth of the downtown. There must...
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    Toronto Toronto | Pan Am Village in the West Don Lands | ?m | ?s | DundeeKilmer | KPMB

    Our perception may shift from complaining about blandness to admiring for neutrality. The landscaping in particular has an opportunity to really pop. Let's hope for perennial flowers. The street trees will mature nicely, so long as they were planted via silva cell technology.
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    Toronto Toronto | Sun Life Financial Tower & Harbour Plaza Residences | 236.51m | 67s | Menkes | Sweeny &Co

    If the white fins were featured on all sides, that may be criticised as overdoing it -- even though I agree that minimising the visual impact of Southcore's blue-green glass would be an asset in diversifying. Just for the considerations of the Sun Life Financial Tower, though, I'm pleased with...
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    Toronto Toronto | Toronto House | 186.53m | 58s | Westbank | Hariri Pontarini

    Now we'll get to see if developers consider the M+G towers a one-off -- or precedent setting. I look forward to seeing a proposal.
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    Toronto Toronto | One Bloor East | 257.24m | 76s | Great Gulf | Hariri Pontarini

    If One Bloor East was, instead, being constructed in Southcore, it would be less appreciated because of the glass monotony. Here, though, amongst the older buildings, One Bloor East creates a nice contrast. It's looking quite impressive so far!
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    Toronto Toronto | Sun Life Financial Tower & Harbour Plaza Residences | 236.51m | 67s | Menkes | Sweeny &Co

    Thank you for these pictures, wmedia. If this tower's exterior is going to be black glass, then it'll be a welcome change from the sea of blue-green neighbours. If the Harbour Plaza condos are going to be white, this is going to create a vivid contrast!
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    Toronto Toronto | Forma | 308m | 84s | Great Gulf | Gehry Partners

    There's nothing wrong with Vancouver's skyline :p Subjective reasons aside: I wonder what the downtown's infrastructure can handle currently? What would subsequent supertall towers on different sites around the Entertainment District create at streetlevel in terms of vehicular and pedestrian...
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    Toronto Toronto | L-Tower | 204.82m | 58s | Cityzen | Daniel Libeskind

    They're just making extra sure... :)
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    Toronto Toronto | Sun Life Financial Tower & Harbour Plaza Residences | 236.51m | 67s | Menkes | Sweeny &Co

    Oh my... While I wouldn't mind additional storeys for the Sun Life Financial Tower, since the office portion of this project is modest relative to the Harbour Plaza towers -- the condos are already planned to reach heights comparable to Ice and Ten York. I haven't heard anything. Did any of...
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    Toronto Toronto | Forma | 308m | 84s | Great Gulf | Gehry Partners

    I didn't say that. I said "over," not "without." Projects can be both affordable and beautiful. These waterfall sculptures, I believe, will very likely be quite the sight to see, although there are a number of skeptics on this forum who predict otherwise. I hope the markets hold long...

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