Toronto | St Lawrence Market North | 25.3m | 5s | City of Toronto | Rogers Stirk Harbour | Page 97

DSC · Nov 6, 2020

UtakataNoAnnex said:
We may have a better idea what this building may look like, barring anymore unforeseen delays. But open by then, unlikely.

Yes, the structure may be complete by summer 2021 but opening is not planned before Spring 2022. See: https://www.toronto.ca/services-pay...awrence-market-redevelopment/progress-update/

A Torontonian Now · Nov 8, 2020

Taken today:

Same view, uncropped:

Red Mars · Nov 9, 2020

Sat Nov 7, 2020

Tony · Nov 9, 2020

I know we have St. James Park, Berczy, and The Esplanade in close proximity to this spot but I can't help but wish that they had decided to make this a public square instead. I think the building will be a useful addition to the neighbourhood, but I would love a thoughtful tribute to the area's history here that highlights the views of the Market and St. Lawrence Hall.

Northern Light · Nov 9, 2020

Tony said:
I know we have St. James Park, Berczy, and The Esplanade in close proximity to this spot but I can't help but wish that they had decided to make this a public square instead. I think the building will be a useful addition to the neighbourhood, but I would love a thoughtful tribute to the area's history here that highlights the views of the Market and St. Lawrence Hall.

Something I think would have been nice, given the high concentration of heritage properties here is to recreate the 1890 version of the North Market (with appropriate adjustments for modern amenities).

From: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/St._Lawrence_Market_by_Micklethwaite.jpg

Tony · Nov 9, 2020

Northern Light said:
Something I think would have been nice, given the high concentration of heritage properties here is to recreate the 1890 version of the North Market (with appropriate adjustments for modern amenities).

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From: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/St._Lawrence_Market_by_Micklethwaite.jpg

Agreed, if I couldn't have a square there I would take this!

AndreaPalladio · Nov 9, 2020

Tony said:
I know we have St. James Park, Berczy, and The Esplanade in close proximity to this spot but I can't help but wish that they had decided to make this a public square instead. I think the building will be a useful addition to the neighbourhood, but I would love a thoughtful tribute to the area's history here that highlights the views of the Market and St. Lawrence Hall.

But the history of this plot is as a market.