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@Hamiltonian, @DonValleyRainbow was being helpful, why the attitude?

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[RP101]

Word is that the federal government will lease back space and remain in the Dominion Public Building. Unlikely at this point that any development or expansion will occur.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Word is that the federal government will lease back space and remain in the Dominion Public Building. Unlikely at this point that any development or expansion will occur.

Regrettable in one sense, relief in another. Thanks @RP101

AoD

 

[jje1000]

I still hope they move ahead with introducing some new retail into the ground floor.

 

[ProjectEnd]

Word is that the federal government will lease back space and remain in the Dominion Public Building. Unlikely at this point that any development or expansion will occur.

Source? This is not at all what I've heard and doesn't make much sense from an investment (Larco) perspective.

 

[LUVIT!]

I still hope they move ahead with introducing some new retail into the ground floor.

I agree . This stretch of Front needs some animation and TLC. I have always thought this is such an elegant building.

 

[urbandreamer]

Might as well add aA to the thread title and my guess-55 storeys.

 

[DSC]

Word is that the federal government will lease back space and remain in the Dominion Public Building. Unlikely at this point that any development or expansion will occur.

It has always been the plan that the Feds will continue to lease at the DPB for 5 years. Are you saying that this will now be for longer?

 

[Automation Gallery]

Might as well add aA to the thread title and my guess-55 storeys.

Makes sense, no developer in their right of mind would pay big bucks for this just for the looks

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

Our friend urbandreamer has the scoop on his Twitter feed

https://www.twitter.com/RenderPornStar/status/883212433673900032

 

[urbandreamer]

^Thanks. Looks like it's 65-70 storeys of hotel and office by Quadrangle Architects:

W Hotel, Bulgari or another Marriott?

 

[jje1000]

Blah, was hoping it didn't have to end up like this.

Not a tremendous fan of them punching so many retail openings into the base.

I hope at least they'll try to retain some of the interiors, punch some holes out the backside, and add some uses on the rooftop.

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

Not a W Hotel

 

[urbandreamer]

W is the 475 Yonge Street site I believe.

Probably another Marriott here to replace the 475 site.

 

[Filip]

Interesting... very Oxford street the retail punchouts.

I'm going to hold judgment on the tower for now. It's good but I need to see more.