[UrbanFervour]

This'll be pure shit. Shit architect. Shit developer.

 

[Kraylin]

I was expecting the demolition work to be noisy, but you'd hardly know they were at it and my office is just on the other side of the lane way.

Thanks for the photos, how much time is between your last two photos, a couple hours? That one machine makes pretty steady progress demolishing everything.

 

[Benito]

The two photos were taken about 2 hrs and 15 mins apart.

 

[mgl]

I agree! The only one I want to see come down more is the east side of Yonge between Alexander and Maitland. That one can't get demolished fast enough for me.

I visit Papaya Hut and Kathmandu very regularly and will miss them. Not all of these businesses will find new homes nearby. I doubt the new building will have businesses like Papaya Hut or Kathmandu - more likely a Starbucks. Small businesses are what makes a neighbourhood. I agree this is a hideous building and needs to go. I just wish it was being replaced with something that made small businesses possible. With its height it needs a lot of parking and a loading dock. That plus the two lobbies will eat up most of the first floor's space. The multiple restaurant businesses with tables and chairs shown in the render are likely to be one big business, perhaps a Starbucks.

 

[G.L.17]

Well we could probably rule Starbucks out, seeing as there's one right beside this at 450 Yonge.

 

[stjames2queenwest]

I doubt a Starbucks. There is one across from aura. One right at the corner beside the yc site and another at Wellesley. But I get what you are saying. Some sort of well known chain retail/ restaurant.

 

[Benito]

I visit Papaya Hut and Kathmandu very regularly and will miss them. Not all of these businesses will find new homes nearby. I doubt the new building will have businesses like Papaya Hut or Kathmandu - more likely a Starbucks. Small businesses are what makes a neighbourhood. I agree this is a hideous building and needs to go. I just wish it was being replaced with something that made small businesses possible. With its height it needs a lot of parking and a loading dock. That plus the two lobbies will eat up most of the first floor's space. The multiple restaurant businesses with tables and chairs shown in the render are likely to be one big business, perhaps a Starbucks.

Papaya Hut and Kathmandu are on the east side of Yonge. TC is on the west side, so those businesses are going away quite yet. However, I believe the Tea House Condos are going where the Papaya Hut and Kathmandu are currently located.

 

[Batman]

I doubt a Starbucks. There is one across from aura. One right at the corner beside the yc site and another at Wellesley.

None of that rules out a Starbucks. Just saying, citizen.

 

[innsertnamehere]

There could be a starbucks lurking around every corner. Be wary at all times, as you never know when one could jump out and attack!

 

[Midtown Urbanist]

There could be a starbucks lurking around every corner. Be wary at all times, as you never know when one could jump out and attack!

Today I turned my head and saw one at the base of the Ted Rogers Building. I've been there dozens of times and never noticed! It really snuck up on me too. Be wary friends!

 

[G.L.17]

 

[urbandreamer]

Yonge & Rubbish

 

[Benito]

Through the window yesterday at lunch.

 

[Conrad Black]

Thanks for the updates. Moving quickly.

 

[Benito]

From now, there is nothing left.