Not sure of everyone's age or scope of memory so I may be giving "info" that you already know......but I worked in the Woodbine Centre on the first day it opened.....back then it was not considered a crappy, 2nd (3rd?) tier mall with discount tenants.....it was a fashion mall built and destined to stop people from having to drive to Sherway, Yorkdale, downtown.....it did not work and it evolved over time to what is now.

As for the idea of getting CF or Oxford in there....I believe CF were the original owners (not sure on that) so they have been down that road before....not sure that Oxford would be that keen to manage it unless someone like Primaris owned it.

Times may have changed but I really can't see someone pumping a great deal of money to try and (re)turn this into what it started out life as and what it previously failed as.
 
Monorail to Woodbine

slickpete83 said:
I heard a rumour that they want to extend that airport monorail train to woodbine live ???? , that would be a great idea , what do u guys think ???
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I would like the extension, but I can't really see the need for it. The monorail is for connecting passengers between terminals, parking lots and eventually the GO station. How many people will get off their plane and go straight to Woodbine? IMHO, not too many. However, Woodbine Live! seems like a great tourist draw and should go a long way to revitalizing the Derry Rd, Albion area with touristy shops or hotels. Proximity to GO Georgetown will help.

I'm looking forward to it and I hope it works out.

Rob
 
A Monorail would not be supported by the public because of that infamous Simpson's episode where the Monorail crashes. :D


Actually most people automatically think of the Simpson's when they think of a Monorail.

Damn that show!!
 
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Daily Commercial News

Progress is advancing here ~
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RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
Proj: 9108427-1
Toronto, Metro Toronto Reg ON
NEGOTIATED/PLANNING
Woodbine Live, Phase One, 555 Rexdale Blvd, Hwy 27, M9W
$300,000,000 est

Start: September, 2010

Note: Owner is seeking City Council planning approvals. Detailed design was forwarded to Council for approval early Fall, 2009. Owner expects Working drawings for the structures will be completed Spring, 2010. It is undetermined if the Const Mgr will manage Sub trade tender and construction for all of the structure, or if some tenants will secure General Contractors. Owner expects tender and construction schedules will be finalized Spring, 2010. Further update at that time.
www.woodbinelive.com

Project: proposed construction of a retail development. This phase will include 293,000 sq meters of retail, large format retail, and entertainment space including cinemas, live theatre, open air galleria, skating park and casinos. The project will also include construction of two 150-room boutique-inspired Hotels. Retail will be developed in three districts; The Ice Park Plaza District; The Galleria District; and the Euro-Fashion District.

Scope: 293,000 m²; 50 acres

Development: New

Category: Apartment bldgs

This report Tue Sep 29, 2009.


http://www.dailycommercialnews.com/cgi-bin/top10.pl?rm=show_top10_project&id=c780806896982cfd28da811688836a6032647881&projectid=9108427&region=ontario
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RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Proj: 9051561-12
Etobicoke, Metro Toronto Reg ON
NEGOTIATED/PLANNING
Woodbine Live, Phase Two, Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd, M9W
$250,000,000 est

Start: 2012

Complete: 2015

Note: Preliminary planning is ongoing. Detailed design has been forwarded to City Council as part of the Development approval application submission made by the Owner Summer, 2009. Approval of this phase is anticipated Fall, 2009. Schedules for Working drawings, tender and construction of this phase are undetermined pending occupancy of Phase One, report number 9108427 and the Owner's decision to proceed. Further update Spring, 2010.
Cordish Company is the Development Partner for this project. Unsolicited phone calls WILL NOT be accepted by the Owner.

Project: proposed construction of a residential development with commercial and office space. This project is the second phase of the Woodbine Live development followed under report number 9108427. The project will include 3,000 residential units in townhouse, loft, and condominium apartment units. This phase will be anchored by a town square and will include amenity shopping, lined by pedestrian walkways. This phase will also include one million square feet of office space.

Scope: 209,500 m²; 30 hectares

Development: New

Category: Apartment bldgs; Retail, wholesale services; Misc engineering

First report Tue Sep 19, 2006. Last report Wed Apr 15, 2009.
This report Tue Sep 29, 2009.

http://www.dailycommercialnews.com/cgi-bin/top10.pl?rm=show_top10_project&id=b18db52d774fa6b4af83785becf72c834fd8da60&projectid=9051561&region=ontario
 
"include one million square feet of office space" typo anyone?
 
taal said:
"include one million square feet of office space" typo anyone?
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maybe, maybe not....these are some big numbers being quoted for the construction cost....over half a billion dollars for the 2 phases....
 
Woodbine Live and Impact on Surrounding Condo's Like Tridel's Mansions of Humerwood

Would the woodbine live project improve the value of the tridel mansions of humberwood condo's?
 
realestatedreamer said:
tridel is planning to add 2 condos to the same area....
it will definately boost the prices, dont listen to what anyone else has to 99% talk with no experience.
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I hate to put you on the spot realestatedreamer ... but if you are in fact a real estate professional WITH experience, you are not a very knowledgable one ~ :rolleyes:

Anyone that has been following the Mansions of Humberwood development would KNOW that Tridel's original proposal for the 3rd + 4th phase with two 29 storey towers have not been supported by City Planning, and since then the proposal has been revised to 74 townhouses ...

See Thread:
Townhomes of Humberwood (720 Humberwood Blvd, Tridel, 2s, Rafael + Bigauskas)

City Planning Final Report on 720 Humberwood Blvd:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-23036.pdf
 
Thanks Solaris for the info. I'll definitely review this weekend.

I'm new to this and i have seen your post on a few other topics and you seem to be very knowledgeable about condos in general.

What's your opinion on the effect woodbine live would have on the value of the tridel mansion of humberwood condo's?
 
Given the scale and magnitude of the Woodbine Live! master plan, I definitely see this Cordish project as an asset to the Rexdale area ... and when an neighbourhood has more amenities, that would equate to more convenience and naturally improve the value/attractiveness of properties in the area IMO

notwithstanding the above, the Woodbine Live! project is one that will take many years (10+ ?) to be completed, so until then this area can be expected to remain in 'transistion' ... the downside of Rexdale is its proximity to the Pearson International Airport and thus noises associated with the multiple flight path approaches
 
Solaris said:
I hate to put you on the spot realestatedreamer ... but if you are in fact a real estate professional WITH experience, you are not a very knowledgable one ~ :rolleyes:

Anyone that has been following the Mansions of Humberwood development would KNOW that Tridel's original proposal for the 3rd + 4th phase with two 29 storey towers have not been supported by City Planning, and since then the proposal has been revised to 74 townhouses ...

See Thread:
Townhomes of Humberwood (720 Humberwood Blvd, Tridel, 2s, Rafael + Bigauskas)

City Planning Final Report on 720 Humberwood Blvd:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-23036.pdf
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thanks bro....i was told by a contact who is in direct contact with the vp of tridel.
 
realestatedreamer said:
thanks bro....i was told by a contact who is in direct contact with the vp of tridel.
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Interesting ... perhaps your contact should speak with Steve Upton @ Tridel to confirm that Tridel has in fact revised their application from condo towers to townhouses for the 720 Humberwood Blvd site ~ ;)
 
Disparishun said:
The western terminus of the Finch LRT is, if I have read correctly, to be Humber College. Does anyone know what this means for transit access to the Woodbine Live site? I had kind of thought it might loop around somehow, but not so much, it seems.
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If the developer was smart (they're not), they would offer to build LRT trcks through the site, passing through all their best shops, and tell the TTC they can use these tracks.
 
lordmandeep said:
A Monorail would not be supported by the public because of that infamous Simpson's episode where the Monorail crashes. :D


Actually most people automatically think of the Simpson's when they think of a Monorail.

Damn that show!!
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But ogdenville got one, and are you saying that I am a bad monorail driver doh!
 
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