balenciaga
Banned
has been a while, yet still nothing happening yet. It will be an exciting project on this site. Hopefully the parking lot on the other side will turn into something big soon.
- Thread starter Mike in TO
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has been a while, yet still nothing happening yet. It will be an exciting project on this site. Hopefully the parking lot on the other side will turn into something big soon.
androiduk
Senior Member
Application: Partial Permit Status: Not Started
Location: 252 VICTORIA ST
TORONTO ON M5B 1V8
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 12 111476 FND 00 PP Accepted Date: Nov 12, 2012
Project: Mixed Use/Res w Non Res Partial Permit - Foundation
Description: Part Permit - Proposal to construct a 40 sty condo with commercial on ground floor, 4 levels of below grade parking, and 336 dwelling units. 252 & 258 Victoria St and 21 Dundas Sq.
Location: 252 VICTORIA ST
TORONTO ON M5B 1V8
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 12 111476 FND 00 PP Accepted Date: Nov 12, 2012
Project: Mixed Use/Res w Non Res Partial Permit - Foundation
Description: Part Permit - Proposal to construct a 40 sty condo with commercial on ground floor, 4 levels of below grade parking, and 336 dwelling units. 252 & 258 Victoria St and 21 Dundas Sq.
Ramako
Moderator
Is this thing being built on spec? Has a recent rendering been released?
This project is one of the biggest mysteries in the city.
This project is one of the biggest mysteries in the city.
balenciaga
Banned
considering its location right beside YD Square, this project is indeed extremely low profiled. I personally think 40 story is a bit low. It should be similar to Massey Tower at least, not to say Aura is only steps away. Plus, it is not right on Yonge st, less fear about height I guess.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
indeed this is a low profile project. It wasn't in my 3D model until I added it this weekend after this thread was revived. Agreed on the fact that it should be taller, at least 150m, instead of the 109ish meters currently proposed.
someMidTowner
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I think the height works well in relation to Pantages and 250 Yonge. They can't all be 60+ storeys
Johnzz
Active Member
Shadows on Dundas Square could be an issue as well. I wouldn't want this one any taller...
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
That's why it's not any taller. If it had a thin profile like say, ICE, they might have squeaked another ten floors out of it.
androiduk
Senior Member
sentinel
Active Member
I like that building 
Miscreant
Senior Member
Yeah, me too. Shame.
jje1000
Senior Member
A real shame- it's plain but a great contributor to the urban coherence of the area.
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Gee, everyone has known about this for years, no use crying about it now
taal
Senior Member
Yea but here's what really irks me ... this thing hasn't started sales and I'm not even sure if all the approvals are in place (less the one for demo) ... but why let them demo when they're likely at least several years before being able to start construction ! So it'll be an empty site for a couple years ! Why !
fedplanner
Active Member
It's the law, unfortunately. Owners of commercial properties have the right to demolish their buildings unless its under heritage designation.