[Parkdalian]

Just looking at that photo, I thought, what a great project. I have a hope that the Well is a game-changer, architecture-wise, for the city as a whole. Planned communities can be dynamic and pedestrian-focused! They can use heritage-inspired elements without seeming cartoony! They can create spaces that have different scales that feel both exciting and comforting!

 

[canarob]

@canarob!

It wasn't me, I swear!

 

[Northern Light]

Prince Street Pizza opens October 26, which is one week from tomorrow.

 

[Rascacielo]

Today. Indigo is fully stocked but not open yet - maybe waiting for other tenants so there’s more foot traffic?

Speaking of tenants, these are the ones opening in the food hall next month

Elsewhere, some stores are being fitted out for opening, restricting some access through the galleria

The escalators at the entrance are operational. Passersby are allowed to use them to explore the 2nd floor, although access is limited to pretty much the front third (maybe even fourth) of the galleria. There’s a curious sign pointing to the (not yet accessible) Terrace, although I couldn’t see where that might be. Unless it’s the name of the 38th floor restaurant operated by O&B?

 

[grammin]

Exciting times, feels like ages Toronto had a nice new destination of this scale to explore!

 

[Red Mars]

Oct 19, 2023

A nice touch. A great entrance gate to go with the new wall.
Traffic lights added to assist those entering and leaving the garage entrance.
Some of the sidewalk is still a work in progress,

A Transformer Table exhibit at the entrance of The Well (on Spadina)

 

[Bayer]

Today. Indigo is fully stocked but not open yet - maybe waiting for other tenants so there’s more foot traffic?

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Heather did say she wanted to reemphasize books, so maybe they'll make a few changes first.

 

[Northern Light]

Heather did say she wanted to reemphasize books, so maybe they'll make a few changes first.

I doubt that in this case; she also said she thought it would take at least a year to change the emphasis.

They have to honour any existing contractual orders; then hire additional buyers for books, then they can start repurposing space, though they'll have to order the shelving etc etc.

In this case, I would imaging they actually would be interested to see what moves; a few of non-book offerings might survive.

Could be wrong; but I suspect they're just waiting for Front St. Streetscape to finish and they'll open with a couple of other retails (see Prince St. Pizza) maybe end of next week or such.

Edit to add: Indigo normally lists openings in its 'events' section on its website. They currently have events listed through Nov 19th, no sign of an opening here. I would be surprised if they went that late, they're probably just holding back the info.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I doubt that in this case; she also said she thought it would take at least a year to change the emphasis.

They have to honour any existing contractual orders; then hire additional buyers for books, then they can start repurposing space, though they'll have to order the shelving etc etc.

In this case, I would imaging they actually would be interested to see what moves; a few of non-book offerings might survive.

Could be wrong; but I suspect they're just waiting for Front St. Streetscape to finish and they'll open with a couple of other retails (see Prince St. Pizza) maybe end of next week or such.

Edit to add: Indigo normally lists openings in its 'events' section on its website. They currently have events listed through Nov 19th, no sign of an opening here. I would be surprised if they went that late, they're probably just holding back the info.

Refocus on it like the way she did back when she was the CEO? /s

AoD

 

[Rascacielo]

Heather did say she wanted to reemphasize books, so maybe they'll make a few changes first.

I don’t think they’ll make major changes to this particular store. As I said it was fully stocked and ready to open - everything was in place. I even saw a few staff inside, probably being trained. The only odd thing was the sign by the entrance saying opening date TBD had not been updated.

 

[rdaner]

They are still working on elements of the atrium around the entrance.

Btw the scaffolding is down around one of the bridges and it looks so much more open. Taken 20 October.

 

[Northern Light]

Heather did say she wanted to reemphasize books, so maybe they'll make a few changes first.

It may be that you are correct and that I and @Rascacielo were not.

According to an article in Today's Star; the opening of Indigo at The Well is postponed.

Heather Reisman is running Indigo again after a boardroom exodus. Has the once-powerful retailer lost its way?

Industry watchers wonder if the return of Indigo’s founder might signal a change in direction for the troubled book store chain she launched 27 years ago

www.thestar.com

It still seems unlikely that they will reno the newly built space in a material way; but maybe a couple of the non-book sections of inventory are out; and may need minor changes to shelving or such to allow for additional books. That's just speculation on my part.

 

[Isotack]

How long till they are trying to close this place in?...lol

 

[DSC]

It may be that you are correct and that I and @Rascacielo were not.

According to an article in Today's Star; the opening of Indigo at The Well is postponed.

Heather Reisman is running Indigo again after a boardroom exodus. Has the once-powerful retailer lost its way?

Industry watchers wonder if the return of Indigo’s founder might signal a change in direction for the troubled book store chain she launched 27 years ago

www.thestar.com

It still seems unlikely that they will reno the newly built space in a material way; but maybe a couple of the non-book sections of inventory are out; and may need minor changes to shelving or such to allow for additional books. That's just speculation on my part.

It seems quite bizarre to me not to open it as it is now (to my eyes) ready. If they need to change stock 'mix' that can be done overnight. The rent must be huge so to keep it stocked and closed is VERY odd!

 

[DSC]

How long till they are trying to close this place in?...lol

I doubt it will happen but I was there the other day and thought exactly the same thing - it was a wind-tunnel and quite dreary and chilly on what was not a cold day. It will be interesting to see how people respond to what is (almost) an outdoor mall like Shops at Don Mills.