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Full Metal Junkie
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So, hypothetically speaking, if the developer didn't want to deal with heritage preservation anymore, what would happen if they "accidentally" dropped that propped up building?
SaugeenJunction
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From a heritage angle I am not sure, but I think if there was a collapse on a construction site they would have to deal with a big headache (rightfully so) from the Ministry of Labour. Not sure if it would be worth it.
Full Metal Junkie
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What a precarious position that building found itself in... Reminds me of my favorite The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy quote:
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't"
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't"
innsertnamehere
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there would be a fine, if it was determined to be done purposefully, there would be criminal charges for those responsible, I believe.
Blitz901
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I hope you mean that as a sarcastic joke? Otherwise, they would risk completely destroying their reputation if their were roamers the developer orchestrated this. Getting construction financing, permitting and any type of support from stakeholders nearly impossible. No one would touch Mizrah with a 10 foot pole anymore. No to mention it would be a complete financial disaster as it would change the design, stop work for months and the financial lose associated with retention of the structure that has already been contracted out/paid for.
Downtown Toronto
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I'll provide some context in regards to this heritage issue ( bring out your popcorn ). Mizrahi as part of the 133 Hazelton condo purchased a "heritage" house on Hazelton. The city along with Toronto Preservation board were up in arms protesting the demolition of the house, Mizrahi knew he would get push back so what he did is cut strategic holes throughout the house and just let it sit for a couple of years. He then got someone to write up a fancy report that said the building was no longer structurally sound, this is how got away with the demolition. It was quite hilarious reading the report and seeing the pictures of the large holes that were cut into the house letting in rain/water. The house was quite the dump though so the preservation board were blowing allot of smoke for nothing They ended up selling the land after getting approvals for a $4+Million profit from what I recall and that person also flipped it for just over $7M a couple months ago.
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raptor
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Do you have proof of your allegations?
Downtown Toronto
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it was all public information in the Yorkville development portal, I don't know if it's still around but you can Google it and maybe you can find all the files. it's quite funny if you have time to read it all
Koops65
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skycandy
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This must have ascended this afternoon. Was passing by earlier with no sign of Shorty. The Beast this evening, next to Shorty....
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got it right
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Sorry for asking but what happened on site this week?
Filip
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Convenient - also known as libel, but ok.
BloorMan
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A couple cell phone shots from today
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raptor
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Perhaps the purpose of smaller crane is to deliver materials under the temporary deck (south side)?