I know this isn't technically Toronto, but in Mississauga, on the south-east corner of Hurontario and Burnamthorpe, theres a rental tower from 82' with a huge sign on the top saying "Kenaff". The developer built a few tower-in-the-park styled highrise rental buildings just south-east of Hurontario and Burnamtorpe in the late 70's and early 80's. (As shown below,right building)
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There used to be Greenwin signage above Yonge-Eglinton Centre, and more recently RioCan signage. So yes, developers have done this in T.O
 
Again, to be clear, Westbank aren't going to put a sign on top of the building. It will likely be on the podium where their offices will be located.
 
ProjectEnd said:
Again, to be clear, Westbank aren't going to put a sign on top of the building. It will likely be on the podium where their offices will be located.
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Fair enough, but the render does have Westbank at the top of the building. Why put it there if it will likely be on the podium?
 
The Westbank at the top is, at most, a stand in. What's of interest is that they are suggesting signage at the top of the tower. Will the city allow it? Will it be for an office tenant or maybe a hotel will enter the mix?
 
Is it tactical to not respond in time, or are city staff just so overworked and overloaded from development applications that they cannot get through them all?

It is not as if this is a "not-too-important" site either. It quite clearly is based on its location and proposed density.
 
RZ12 said:
When is that fire station on Adelaide gonna go? With all the intensification it really starting to seem out of place. All the new builds even 30+ up can hear the sound of those damn sirens throughout the night.
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so condos can't have fire stations near them?
 
Palma said:
so condos can't have fire stations near them?
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Indeed, and who was there first? I also have little sympathy for people who buy condos near busy rail lines or expressways and then complain of the noise!
 
WislaHD said:
Is it tactical to not respond in time, or are city staff just so overworked and overloaded from development applications that they cannot get through them all?

It is not as if this is a "not-too-important" site either. It quite clearly is based on its location and proposed density.
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The time-lines for responses set out in the Planning Act (120 days in most cases) are simply unrealistic (and City Planning is also short-staffed). The Province is bringing in amendments to extend these deadlines.
 
How much time does it take to go over an application? (I ask sincerely)
No doubt there are time consuming aspects, but it does often appear as though they are not trying that hard to meet the deadlines, especially for certain high profile projects.
How many staff members are there?
 
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