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tripwire
Active Member
The extension is fantastic, but I'm slightly concerned with the "missing' recommendation report. Like in my company, heads would be rolling for completely missing the deadline to submit a report. Unless this is some sort of 4-D chess where no report => year long extension.
DSC
Superstar
Though it is not good that the Report was not submitted, in fairness to City Staff the Councillors ask for LOTS of Reports and it is clearly impossible to provide them all when requested as the same councillors keep cutting budgets!
Here is another example https://www.thestar.com/opinion/con...cle_ed30a16c-5b9c-50af-81e3-f746e107c0be.html
DSC
Superstar
It is 'interesting' to note that they make no mention of all the delays, screw-ups and waste on this project. Yes, it looks pretty good - though it's a bit worrying to see so many new utility locates in the area!
CityPainter
Active Member
Two new businesses are opening in the 33 Yonge building just behind Berczy Park.
A new location of Landwer Cafe is opening where the Fran's used to be. We've visited their Yonge & Bloor location and I think it should do well in this spot. It's a casual diner, but with Middle Eastern food options (the chain originated in Israel) and a fancy cocktail list.
Around the other side of the building, on the corner of Yonge and Wellington where Drake's failed restaurants used to be, O&B is opening something called The Joneses. There's currently a liquor license notice in the window and various job listings online describe it: "The Joneses will play host to power lunches, happy hours, pre-theatre diners, pre-game crowds and everything in between. The mid-century modern inspired bar, dining room and lounge will be the perfect setting for casual fine dining, featuring an eclectic menu of salads, sandwiches, pressed sushi, fresh pasta, pizza, and premium steaks, along with a big, bold cocktail and wine program."
It's good to see new businesses in the area after the spate of pandemic-era closures.
A new location of Landwer Cafe is opening where the Fran's used to be. We've visited their Yonge & Bloor location and I think it should do well in this spot. It's a casual diner, but with Middle Eastern food options (the chain originated in Israel) and a fancy cocktail list.
Around the other side of the building, on the corner of Yonge and Wellington where Drake's failed restaurants used to be, O&B is opening something called The Joneses. There's currently a liquor license notice in the window and various job listings online describe it: "The Joneses will play host to power lunches, happy hours, pre-theatre diners, pre-game crowds and everything in between. The mid-century modern inspired bar, dining room and lounge will be the perfect setting for casual fine dining, featuring an eclectic menu of salads, sandwiches, pressed sushi, fresh pasta, pizza, and premium steaks, along with a big, bold cocktail and wine program."
It's good to see new businesses in the area after the spate of pandemic-era closures.
mburrrrr
Senior Member
Just for the record; 18 days & two years late.
200 days of work completed in 950 days and they worked through a good portion of the winter in year two less the 8(?) month vacation in year one. Now let’s see the final bill compared to the original estimate.
The 2021 project schedule for this final phase. How many years of road work prep prior to 2021?
200 days of work completed in 950 days and they worked through a good portion of the winter in year two less the 8(?) month vacation in year one. Now let’s see the final bill compared to the original estimate.
The 2021 project schedule for this final phase. How many years of road work prep prior to 2021?
DSC
Superstar
Work on utilities started in 2012 with a new watermain built before work started on Berczy Park. The Auditor General is, supposedly, investigating this whole mess. It was an AMAZINGLY poorly managed project.
tripwire
Active Member
There's a new public session on the David Crombie Park on Oct 26: https://www.toronto.ca/city-governm...ent/david-crombie-park-revitalization-design/
DSC
Superstar
tripwire
Active Member
Yes I was surprised to see it full of parked cars (both sides) today. 
Northern Light
Superstar
DSC
Superstar
City Silos. The guys who remove 'seasonal things' like patios do so in mid-October and no doubt at some point had this on their list of To Dos. Of course, someone at Transportation must follow Council directions (or maybe not! If they had they would have written the requested Report :->) Not a major screw up but I am afraid yet another example of the City's left hand not even knowing there IS a right hand!
DSC
Superstar
Interesting info on rents at St Lawrence Market: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-240018.pdf
Northern Light
Superstar
Rent, presumably is by the ft2; and will likely vary based on placement within the building.
That said, for simplicity's sake........the above report would peg average rent for a stall at ~$68,000 and change per annum; or about $5,700 per month.
(based on total forecast rent divided by 51 vendors)
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This item reminds me; @DSC any word on whose getting the old White House meats spot?
Richard White
Senior Member
Whitehouse Meats left St Lawrence Market?
Shows how long it has been since I was there.