Shoring equipment now working along the north perimeter of the QRC site, in preparation for excavation.
 
I'm really looking forward to this project. Great addition downtown. More office space like this spread around is a beautiful thing for Toronto.
 
This could get ugly. This is being reviewed by Toronto Preservation Board on Feb 14. Shoring equipment is already on site.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the proposed demolition of the heritage property at 375-379 Queen Street West under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the application for demolition under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the appeal.
Summary

This report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed demolition within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD). The application is, to date, unsupported by a suitable replacement structure that is compatible with the District Guidelines. Although the Planning Division is currently considering a re-zoning application for the subject site, the owner has applied to demolish the buildings in advance of obtaining any other planning approvals.

This report is time sensitive as notice of the City Council decision on this matter must be received by the owner before March 17, 2013.

from: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PB20.5
 
That is insane! This was one of the best heritage preservation projects in the city's history. What are they thinking?
 
DtTO said:
That is insane! This was one of the best heritage preservation projects in the city's history. What are they thinking?
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375 Queen is Phase 2 and should have nothing to do with current construction.
 
greenleaf said:
This could get ugly. This is being reviewed by Toronto Preservation Board on Feb 14. Shoring equipment is already on site.
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The shoring equipment was on the north end of the 134 Peter Street site, on the south side of the lane, and well behind the Queen Street buildings.
 
9 February 2013: Got its blankie on....

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The late 80s all over again?

Toronto office developers launch projects early in face of high demand
Vacancy rates approach historic lows as more companies move downtown
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We cannot provide space fast enough to keep up with the demand,” says Hugh Clark, director of development for Allied, which owns almost 3 million square feet of office space in Toronto, most of it A space just east and west of the AAA financial district.
Its Queen Richmond Centre West project, which will integrate a new office block with existing heritage buildings on the site, is slated to open in 2015.
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http://www.thestar.com/business/rea...ch_projects_early_in_face_of_high_demand.html
 
probably not, that market is still fresh enough in developer's minds to make the exact same mistake again. Towers are currently leasing fully years before completion (BAC2 already has 2 large tenants), and there is not a single large space left in the down-town core in existing buildings. (I.E. more than 3 or 4 floors)
 
Also, the buildings we are getting today are smaller compared to the main ones built in the 80's. Nothing comes close to Scotiatower or Brookfield Place.
 
Well, if the rumours are true - whatever Cadillac Fairview is planning for 156 Front will be along the same idea as the two...
 
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