Gei,
I currently live in the area. I live at WaterPark City down the street on Fort York Blvd. I understand come of the concerns people have about the area etc. I personally like living in the city yet feeling like I am still out of the city. While I am further west than the Neo, I still walk to Queens Quay or to China Town or the Theatre District to see some shows.
I have seen the future plans for the land from Spadina to Bathurst and I believe it is impressive. Also, concrete place by WaterPark City will be parkland once all the construction is completed down that way.
Currently with the inability of the thruway because of the bridge at Bathurst there is a separation, however, that will be made a thruway once all the construction is done which will allow two possible entrances to Neo (via Spadina or Bathurst).
I am also an Development Accountant for a Developer (Condominiums) and have purchased a pre-construction condo before and am currently renting one that I took possession of the same day possession it was made available to the owner. Based on my experience personally and professionally, there are always going to be issues and not everyone is going to be happy.
I admit, I don't know too much about City Place and have been reading up and think based on what I have seen go up and what the future plans are, that City Place's development west of Spadina is going to be a lot different than the existing design west of Spadina.
There will more interesting building design (Parade) and park lands etc. I find (which is why I was never initially interested in City Place) it very cold and concrete like by the Rogers Centre.
My objective on this Forum is just to gather information on the Neo project as the Neo website does not disclose a lot of information as it is all sold out and that is not their primary concern at this time. Also, as I stated before, I went to the Sales Presentation Centre and they could not really help me the Agents there were not around when Neo was released and were, and understandably so, concerned in selling me a new Unit to get a commission.
I thank everyone for all the information they have provided and any further information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!