Ok, after much delay, i've got an update.
The first thing you will notice is Google Earths new 3D modelling type. This is a HUGE improvement over their old system of user created models. It did however mean some significant modifications to the model as a whole were required when it went live. Building elevations went screwy for many of my models, certain models now had 3D done by Google so they had to be removed, etc.
The new 3D type also provides much greater coverage, with most of the GTA now being in full 3D instead of just the downtown core. This means that I can now suitably expand my models coverage area, which means a large amount of new developments need to be added. I have sort of been puttering away at this, and have the St. Clair west corridor covered now as well as a bunch of midrises in the west end of the city.
Then of course there is the onslaught of development that has occurred in the last few months, and you end up with where the model is at today. 44 North, I unfortunately do not have 77 River in my model, I was not aware of that proposal until just now. I'll add it to my list of buildings that need to be modeled. You will note that One Yonge hasn't been updated to the changes yet, I decided to do this update tonight instead of fixing that.
First off, lets start out with the big one, One Bloor West. Big, Big changes coming to the north of downtown in the future.
Yonge and Eglinton continues to shoot skyward..:
Downtown west. Notice how huge of a difference the new model type makes.
Regent Park and the east end. Note the lack of 77 river.
Bayfront. This area I sort of ignored previously as Googles imagery and 3D modelling was so outdated for the area. With the update however comes a more modern look at how the area is today, which means placing models in the area is easier and it looks better in the final product as well.
Downtown East is exploding, specifically around Dundas and Jarvis of all areas.
The newly modelled St. Clair corridor:
skyline as a whole to finish it up:
