Towered
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It's shocking no such proposal has occurred yet given the excellent location.
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It's shocking no such proposal has occurred yet given the excellent location.
AlbertC
Superstar
Exactly. They had some garbaggio rendering up for a while with some underwhelming retail block up earlier but seems like no one budged. Not sure if the property owners lacked ambition or the resources, but they seriously need to just think big or sell to someone who can develop this site properly.
AlbertC
Superstar
The Caddi, a backyard patio bar operating at the back of the former Cadillac Lounge spot has closed permanently.
While Pete's Corner Grill at Queen W & Sorauren has closed as the landlord sold the building. They're reportedly looking for a new location.
nowtoronto.com
While Pete's Corner Grill at Queen W & Sorauren has closed as the landlord sold the building. They're reportedly looking for a new location.
Parkdale backyard-patio bar the Caddi is closing - NOW Magazine
Short-lived Parkdale back-yard patio bar the Caddi is closing after two months of service. Known for quick bites, cocktails and live DJs.
nowtoronto.com
AlbertC
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SunriseChampion
Senior Member
There's going to be a major reconstruction of various infrastructure at the intersection of Queen, King, Queensway, and Roncesvalles that's supposed to last for the next year and a half (but I can guarantee it will go over by at least four months, any wagers?).
This includes bus replacement service which has already been running west of Dufferin for like a month it seems.
I'm wondering if this will significantly impact psychological connection between especially South Parkdale where I live and Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles is the only reason I ever go north of King Street. I shop there. My bookshop is there. Fishmonger. Baker. Record shop. Polish stuff.
I'm wondering if the hassle/visual cut off of the work will prevent me and others from going up that way.
I think I've already written the neighbourhood off for the next year plus.
This includes bus replacement service which has already been running west of Dufferin for like a month it seems.
I'm wondering if this will significantly impact psychological connection between especially South Parkdale where I live and Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles is the only reason I ever go north of King Street. I shop there. My bookshop is there. Fishmonger. Baker. Record shop. Polish stuff.
I'm wondering if the hassle/visual cut off of the work will prevent me and others from going up that way.
I think I've already written the neighbourhood off for the next year plus.
Northern Light
Superstar
You could walk there.........and cross Queen east of Roncy.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
I do walk there and/or back every time (unless I stop through on my way home from work in which case I'm in a car).
Towered
Senior Member
Go up Triller and swing west.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
Yeah, I guess I have to stop avoiding Queen Street. 
AlbertC
Superstar
Article on the frustrations of the unfinished road work at the King-Queen-Queensway-Roncy intersection which has been abandoned for over a month now.
www.blogto.com
Road work abandoned for weeks leaving Toronto businesses in desperation
Local businesses are fed up with a stalled TTC construction project that has turned an already confusing Toronto intersection into an even bigger n...
www.blogto.com
Northern Light
Superstar
Article on the frustrations of the unfinished road work at the King-Queen-Queensway-Roncy intersection which has been abandoned for over a month now.
Road work abandoned for weeks leaving Toronto businesses in desperation
Local businesses are fed up with a stalled TTC construction project that has turned an already confusing Toronto intersection into an even bigger n...
Hydro again!!!
Excerpt:
Years and Years of planning............there should be no unforeseen conflicts.
AlbertC
Superstar
Commentary from Gord Perks on the KQQR intersection:
As work crews wrap up work along Queen Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue (Stage 1 work area), your continued support of Parkdale Village BIA and Roncesvalles Village BIA businesses is greatly appreciated.
King / Queen / The Queensway / Roncesvalles (KQQR) update
As you may have noticed, the City’s contractor began returning to the KQQR construction site. The project management team advises that completion of the remaining Stage 1 work, and transition to Stage 2 work is expected for the latter part of October. The exact date is being finalized and will be communicated very soon. Your patience during this delay is very much appreciated.As work crews wrap up work along Queen Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue (Stage 1 work area), your continued support of Parkdale Village BIA and Roncesvalles Village BIA businesses is greatly appreciated.
Current & Upcoming Work
- Work crews will continue the remaining TTC pole installations at the KQQR intersection well into next week.
- The pole installation at the southeast corner of the intersection will include pouring new sidewalk
- Work has also resumed at the underground TTC chamber at Sunnyside Avenue and The Queensway (northeast corner)
- Next week the contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and materials to south (eastbound) curb lane of The Queensway. This is so work crews can begin work on the roadside barrier at Sunnyside Avenue. This is expected to start next week
- Work will continue on the hydro underground duct bank along the north side of The Queensway from Glendale Avenue to Sunnyside Avenue
- Stage 2 removal work is completed
- Work crews have poured new ballast wall concrete on both sides of The Queensway / Parkside Drive.
- New Deck extension formwork is ongoing
AlbertC
Superstar
The KQQR intersection is partially open again:
dailyhive.com
Major Toronto intersection partially reopens after months of construction | Urbanized
After many long months of disruptive construction, a major Toronto intersection has finally reopened -- partially, anyway.
dailyhive.com
Northern Light
Superstar
Colliers is marketing 2-8 Laxton as a development opportunity.
Currently a low-rise 4-storey rental and 3 converted Victorians with apartments inside.
Aerial pic:
Site Size: ~2300M2/25000ft2
Streetview:
So I'm putting this here for now, rather than in the development section, because I'm not entirely convinced someone will drop the 19M asking price for this, other than to keep it roughly as is, likely at a discount.
The 4s low-rise is very replaceable, but as you work your way along the street at some point you will be bordering a 2s Victorian which will likely cap your height potential.
Your precedent caps are 12 for the building on Jameson, 8s across the street on Laxton, that's it; while Queen is limited to 6s under the Heritage Conservation District Plans.
The real kicker here, however, is what kind of separation you require from adjacent properties. If you assume 11M from the north lot line, that's an increase in distance from where the lowrise is currently; placement is about right for distance to the building fronting Jameson, but you probably have to allow at least 11M to the next Victorian House simply as a buffer.
That gives you a footprint in the ~9,000ft2 range.
If you assume a 7s building, I'm not sure if the economics are there.......
On top of that, I think the homes are neighbourhood zoning.
Might make a good 'Open Door' type site if the price was right, and the City willing to upzone.
Currently a low-rise 4-storey rental and 3 converted Victorians with apartments inside.
Aerial pic:
Site Size: ~2300M2/25000ft2
Streetview:
So I'm putting this here for now, rather than in the development section, because I'm not entirely convinced someone will drop the 19M asking price for this, other than to keep it roughly as is, likely at a discount.
The 4s low-rise is very replaceable, but as you work your way along the street at some point you will be bordering a 2s Victorian which will likely cap your height potential.
Your precedent caps are 12 for the building on Jameson, 8s across the street on Laxton, that's it; while Queen is limited to 6s under the Heritage Conservation District Plans.
The real kicker here, however, is what kind of separation you require from adjacent properties. If you assume 11M from the north lot line, that's an increase in distance from where the lowrise is currently; placement is about right for distance to the building fronting Jameson, but you probably have to allow at least 11M to the next Victorian House simply as a buffer.
That gives you a footprint in the ~9,000ft2 range.
If you assume a 7s building, I'm not sure if the economics are there.......
On top of that, I think the homes are neighbourhood zoning.
Might make a good 'Open Door' type site if the price was right, and the City willing to upzone.
AlbertC
Superstar
A proposal for an additional storey to be built at 100 Sorauren Ave, the SW corner with Pearson Ave and 2 blocks north of Queen West.
The building was formerly the location of Jessie's Cafe.
100 SORAUREN AVE
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park
PROPOSED RENOVATION & 3rd STOREY ADDITION TO EXISTING 2 STOREY COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INCLUDING 2ND STOREY GREEN ROOF & 3RD FLOOR TERRACE WITH EXTERIOR PERGOLA STRUCTURE. PROPOSED NEW 1 STOREY GARAGE TO REPLACE EXISTING ANCILLARY BUILDING.
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Google street view with only images of the block taken in 2015, when the cafe was still around:
The building was formerly the location of Jessie's Cafe.
100 SORAUREN AVE
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park
PROPOSED RENOVATION & 3rd STOREY ADDITION TO EXISTING 2 STOREY COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INCLUDING 2ND STOREY GREEN ROOF & 3RD FLOOR TERRACE WITH EXTERIOR PERGOLA STRUCTURE. PROPOSED NEW 1 STOREY GARAGE TO REPLACE EXISTING ANCILLARY BUILDING.
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Google street view with only images of the block taken in 2015, when the cafe was still around: