WanderLust said:
So, the folks at 192 Jarvis just can't seem to catch a break, being sandwiched between 2 towering construction projects to the north and south of it. It'll be interesting to see if there's an exodus from 192 Jarvis, a lot of people paid 350k back in the late 80's for their units and now they couldn't give them away with the sky-high fees and non-stop special assessments they've been forced to pay. Too bad, because those units have fantastic layouts and balconies.
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No way, the 2 bed/2 bath units were in the $160-$170K range in the mid 90's, we looked into this building when we were looking to buy our first condo.
 
This is even more reason to keep bike lanes on Jarvis.

A great addition to the skyline, neighbourhood, and the university.
 
This unlike the UofT College street student dorm seems to be getting no heat from the locals



STUDENT RESIDENCE, RETAIL
Proj: 9123562-4
Toronto, Metro Toronto Reg ON

PREPARING PLANS
Ryerson University, 186-188 Jarvis St, M5A 1Z4

$32,500,000 est

Start: January, 2014 Complete: September, 2016

Note:...his project is preliminary. Scope of work is subject to change. Schedules for design, tender and construction have not been determined. Further update early 2013.
MPI Group Inc will not accept unsolicited phone calls.

Project:...proposed construction of a 20-storey student residence with retail at the ground level. There will be a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units.

Scope:..20 storeys
Development:..New
Category:..Apartment bldgs; Retail, wholesale services
 
Looks like its going to be 27 storeys now

186 JARVIS ST
Site Plan Approval 12 245474 STE 27 SA Ward 27
- Tor & E.York Sep 12, 2012 --- --- --- ---
Rezoning application for construction of new student residence operated by Ryerson University - 27 Stories - 197 student units - 16 parking spaces - 14 underground - 2 at grade - 165 bicycle parking spaces. Please also see 12 245456 STE 27 OZ roe rezoning application
 
AlvinofDiaspar said:
Preliminary Report from the Nov 6 TEYCC:

http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-51230.pdf

AoD
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I wonder why planning staff have identified height and density as being issues of concern here. This isn't a predominately low-rise area (in fact there are already a couple of highrises on that stretch) and it doesn't harbour a particularly unique or interesting character. Given the scale of proposals that we typically see in similar areas, 27 storeys is surprisingly short. Plus it's just a stone's throw from Jarvis & Yonge where Pace was approved at 42 storeys. Is it just a matter of standard practice to preliminarily list height and density as a concern?
 
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Pace is this buildings literal neighbour, and it dwarfs it.

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Community Meeting: Ryerson Student Residence at 186 Jarvis Street

When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014; 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: 240 Jarvis Street - London and Paris Rooms

The City has received a rezoning application to construct a new 27-story student residence building. The total number of residential dwelling units is 197 with16 vehicular parking spaces.
 
Ramako said:
I wonder why planning staff have identified height and density as being issues of concern here. This isn't a predominately low-rise area (in fact there are already a couple of highrises on that stretch) and it doesn't harbour a particularly unique or interesting character. Given the scale of proposals that we typically see in similar areas, 27 storeys is surprisingly short. Plus it's just a stone's throw from Jarvis & Yonge where Pace was approved at 42 storeys. Is it just a matter of standard practice to preliminarily list height and density as a concern?
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Evidently, which is a shame. Not to go off on my usual soap box, but I wish planning staff would put much more emphasis on site plan and how these buildings interact with the street. Unfortunately, it's much easier to regulate height and density.
 
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