[AlbertC]

Oretta Midtown is set to open in late November or early December 2021, including outdoor patio space at the corner of Hillsdale:

Popular Italian spot Oretta is opening a giant new location at Yonge & Eglinton

Oretta Midtown will feature the same signature pizzas and pastas, plus a few new surprises on the menu, like shareables and grilled entrees.

trnto.com

 

[AlbertC]

Hillsdale Avenue Park

Homepage for Hillsdale Avenue Park

www.toronto.ca

Hillsdale Avenue Park Expansion & Redesign​

Hillsdale Avenue Park is being expanded as a result of a new residential development in the neighbourhood. The City will be engaging with community members to ensure the park design meets the needs of the community.

Project Timeline​

• 
  
• Summer 2021: Community engagement and design development
• Late Summer to Early Fall: Hire construction team
• Fall 2021: Construction begins
• Late Winter 2021: Construction complete

The timeline is subject to change.

As part of residential developments in the neighbourhood, the former Hillsdale Avenue Parkette is being expanded to a new 1150 m2 park on Yonge Street, south of Soudan and north of Hillsdale Road.

The City is working on the design and construction of the new park, which will include:

• Seating areas and benches
• An accessible walkway connecting Soudan and Hillsdale Avenues along the western boundary of the site
• Horticultural pollinator plantings

The park concept will be developed through consultation with key stakeholders and the wider community. Surface materials and benches for all concept options are to be determined.

 

[Northern Light]

Hillsdale Avenue Park

Homepage for Hillsdale Avenue Park

www.toronto.ca

Hillsdale Avenue Park Expansion & Redesign​

Hillsdale Avenue Park is being expanded as a result of a new residential development in the neighbourhood. The City will be engaging with community members to ensure the park design meets the needs of the community.

Project Timeline​

• 
  
• Summer 2021: Community engagement and design development
• Late Summer to Early Fall: Hire construction team
• Fall 2021: Construction begins
• Late Winter 2021: Construction complete

The timeline is subject to change.

As part of residential developments in the neighbourhood, the former Hillsdale Avenue Parkette is being expanded to a new 1150 m2 park on Yonge Street, south of Soudan and north of Hillsdale Road.

The City is working on the design and construction of the new park, which will include:

• Seating areas and benches
• An accessible walkway connecting Soudan and Hillsdale Avenues along the western boundary of the site
• Horticultural pollinator plantings

The park concept will be developed through consultation with key stakeholders and the wider community. Surface materials and benches for all concept options are to be determined.


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I posted on this project in the Midtown thread awhile back, with some of my thoughts on the preliminary designs:

Midtown Toronto

That is a prime development opportunity.

urbantoronto.ca

 

[AlbertC]

The Oretta restaurant is now open:

View of the future new park space:

 

[AlbertC]

 

[AlbertC]

A bit outdated now, but Trinity Group have an aerial image of this building among this part of the Yonge & Eg skyline:

https://www.trinity-group.com/portfolio/2131-yonge-street/

 

[AlbertC]

 

[AlbertC]

 

[flonicky]

 

[junctionist]

This project feels like it got so many things right, from the memorable and refined architecture to the multi-storey retail with storefronts along the main street.

 

[AlbertC]

Wintery view of the park:

 

[flonicky]

More park views.

 

[AlbertC]

That looks pretty decent, hope they keep it well maintained. I'll have to check it out again when it's spring and the greenery is back.

 

[AHK]

March 13 - one year later: