The Condo Observer
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Can someone post some pics of the infill development going on at this corner, at the Bay-Charles rental towers. Will be good to see that odd open space filled in.
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dt_toronto_geek
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It's still under construction. When I was last by there early last week the surface area in the centre court area between the Bay Charles Towers & 57 Charles W. is still dug out down to the roof of the underground and all fenced off. Not a whole lot to see yet.
greenleaf
Senior Member
They are renovating the courtyard and the parking lots. I don't think they're going to build anything (no infill) here.
maestro
Senior Member
Yeah, I saw it as your typical garage slab restoration project.
The Condo Observer
Active Member
Krap. What a disappointment. Would have liked to see that hole filled in.
adma
Superstar
If anything, I'd rather see that "odd open space" restored, space frame (or some less rusty facsimile thereof) and all--it was one of the city's more positive urban streetscape contributions of its c1980 moment. Stuffing it with infill would only make it more awkward, not less...
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Bay-Charles Towers Garage & Courtyard Renovations
Here you go:
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Here you go:
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AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
That space is aching for some quality landscape treatment - it would work perfectly as a gateway park for Charles Street.
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greenleaf
Senior Member
I think that empty convenience store would make for an excellent bistro with an opportunity for a nice patio too.
There was an application about 55 Charles turning to condos. The sign was taken down when the renovations started.
I recently spoke to management and it sounds like since they missed the recent boom, plans are to wait for the moment. A rental it will stay. They are renovating kitchens and bathrooms in the building, but not to the effect of expecting to flip the building to high ends condos (no granite countertops, etc).
It appears that the status quo will remain for the time being.
There was an application about 55 Charles turning to condos. The sign was taken down when the renovations started.
I recently spoke to management and it sounds like since they missed the recent boom, plans are to wait for the moment. A rental it will stay. They are renovating kitchens and bathrooms in the building, but not to the effect of expecting to flip the building to high ends condos (no granite countertops, etc).
It appears that the status quo will remain for the time being.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
There are some great apartments at 55 Charles, very spacious and some have amazing views. One day they could make great condos (they have lots of three bedroom suites there too!). Central A/C, dishwashers & concierge is standard here.
57 Charles has smaller apartments but they also have dishwashers, A/C & such. Some have upgraded granite counters and premium appliances, but the rent is higher for those units.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Aug 22nd Update
The courtyard renovations at the Bay Charles Towers are coming along, albeit slowly.
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The courtyard renovations at the Bay Charles Towers are coming along, albeit slowly.
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dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
May20th Update
The above ground work is now complete in the plaza area between the two towers. It's a little underwhelming right now but I like the addition of the trees and the light standards.
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The above ground work is now complete in the plaza area between the two towers. It's a little underwhelming right now but I like the addition of the trees and the light standards.
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hbl33
Active Member
If it had some red brick touches to that courtyard...
buildup
Senior Member
Some of the bricks closer to Charles seem to be heaving up a bit.
adma
Superstar
Well, if it's a little underwhelming, it may be because it screams out "space frame was here"...