[pw20]

possibly includes the rental tower they want to build as well? I suspect it will include that, some major renovations of the HBC space including an expanded tunnel under Queen, the recladding of the simpsons tower, etc.

I was about to say - we haven't heard anything about 2 Queen West in a couple of months. Would love to see what Cadillac is thinking holistically about the whole site. Hopefully they are?

 

[Bayer]

The $400 million statement was made when the arrival of Nordstrom was announced. The purchase of HBC's buildings and their integration into the Eaton Centre were announced a couple of weeks later, so I'm not sure anything related to them is included in that amount.

 

[Geekaroo]

Looks like it's getting serious at the Eaton Centre

https://24.media.tumblr.com/31d33178e511cec97371741c930fcf12/tumblr_n6z26rzgXL1tzefqjo1_500.jpg

 

[AndreaPalladio]

Covered in flags now to promote CBC's football coverage.

 

[androiduk]

Application: Building Additions/Alterations Status: Not Started

Location: 1 DUNDAS ST W
TORONTO ON M5G 1Z3

Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Application#: 14 186025 BLD 00 BA Accepted Date: Jul 7, 2014

Project: Retail Store Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding

Description: Proposal to demolish existing facade in preparation for new tenant - "Nordstrom"

 

[khris]

Wish there was renders showing what Nordstrom is planning to do with the exterior!

 

[maestro]

Glass and more glass I guess. It's what is happening in Vancouver with their former Sears bunker that Cadillac Fairview is rebuilding for Nordstrom.

 

[simply Dan]

My guess is the new Nordstrom Eaton Centre will look very similar to the new downtown Vancouver location. Can't wait!

 

[Edward Skira]

Vancouver store

 

[ksun]

My guess is the new Nordstrom Eaton Centre will look very similar to the new downtown Vancouver location. Can't wait!

I took a before and after look at Vancouver Nordstrom, and I agree with you that it will look much urban than the previous design.
http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2012/09/17/nordstrom-to-open-store-in-downtown-vancouver/

The Sears in Vancouver looks almost exactly like the one we have at Eaton Centre too (same colour, same texture).

Although the new design has more to be desire. I prefer our department stores looking like this http://www.modernwearing.com/trends-news/new-yorks-fashion-palace/

 

[officedweller]

But Sears' offices are remaining on site during Toronto construction, aren't they?

That alone suggests a less invasive renovation than the gut-job in Vancouver.

 

[innsertnamehere]

the dollar figures behind it however point to otherwise. $400 million buys you a whole lot more than just a rebuilt interior.

 

[androiduk]

Last look before the Nordstrom makeover.

 

[ksun]

Last look before the Nordstrom makeover.

I saw large quantities of construction materials placed outside the future Nordstrom today.

 

[Torontovibe]

Last look before the Nordstrom makeover.

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The area where that Tammy advertisement is, would make the perfect site for another video screen, advertising the stores in the Eaton Centre. I'm surprised that wasn't done years ago.