AlvinofDiaspar
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Crazy Brit architects? We have one here but I can't imagine their tastes run that way.
AoD
Crazy Brit architects? We have one here but I can't imagine their tastes run that way.
AoD
azzo.....can you say where you happened to see this?
So this proposed Holt's development, the two Cumberland towers (supposedly), the completion of the Four Seasons, One Bloor, the U towers, and I believe there are a couple of more buildings being proposed for Hazelton, plus the Florian, the one going up next to it, and Milan, then add St. Nicholas and Five behind me and the towers going up on Charles a block away AND Casa II-Chaz-whatever is going there AND X2 nearby AND Museum House AND Exhibit...man, I picked the wrong week to move into the Manulife Centre....
It was built when David Crombie was mayor. They instituted a 45 feet plan meaning nothing taller than 45 feet. That's why it is so short.Don't quote me on this... but I believe the Holt Renfrew centre was originally going to have condo towers on top, but at the time when it was built in 1978 they canceled that aspect of the project. Ic an't remember where I read that.
I'm gonna ask my HR source about this. I do know the HR here is not doing so well, and that the Weston's want to maximize their profits...so this could fit with their plans. Didn't the Weston's have a thing for crazy British architects?...
Assuming Holt Renfrew wants to remain in business if these towers are built, I can think of only 2 places nearby that could accomodate a large retail operation. Cumberland Terrace (assuming they don't re-develop until this is built) and the base of 1 Bloor (which should be ready in about 2 1/2 to 3 years).
Holts' lease is up in next 5 yrs and they'll be looking for a new spot.
In my perfect world they go in Hazelton Lanes.