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Toronto Tower on the Rise

Posted by Sookie
Filed in City
February 9, 2007

There's nothing too exciting about Toronto's Yonge and Bloor intersection even though it's known as the busiest crossing in the city, connecting our east-west Bloor corridor with Yonge, the longest street in the world. That could soon change.

Developers, who have long considered building up the southeast corner, are finally pushing forward with their plans for a 60-story tower. The landmark tower, based on a proposal approved by city council in 2002, would include retail and residential space as well as a multiplex cinema.

Though it's popular to bash ill-fitting condo projects in this city, here's one that seems to makes sense. It could go a long way toward revitalizing the lackluster corner and it'll make use of existing amenities such as subway access. Increasing density along subway lines in the core is a smart move, especially where it fits into the flow of buildings already towering above the bustling streets below.

photo: nate archer

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I hope they wind-tunnel test that sucker.

Posted by: Hamish at February 9, 2007 2:56 PM

bit worried about its effect on Yonge/Bloor subway which is already dangerously crowded at peak in my opinion.

Posted by: Mark Dowling at February 9, 2007 3:15 PM

High Park Safety Alert

Posted by Sookie in City

Mom called to warn me of the news she'd heard on CityTV regarding a safety alert for women in the High Park area. Specific location details are sparse but women in the area should be warned that the sexual predator has been known to grab and follow women and isn't deterred by daylight or streets with lots of activity.

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Posted by: Peter at February 9, 2007 4:42 PM

Please don't touch Roy's Square.

Posted by: bob at February 9, 2007 5:08 PM

Please touch that Bay monstrosity

Posted by: mongo at February 10, 2007 7:38 AM

You got beef with Bay?

Posted by: bob at February 10, 2007 1:06 PM

Big beef, Bob.

Posted by: mongo at February 11, 2007 12:47 PM

Interestinly enough this project had more or less no opposition when it was approved by the city in 2002, probably because there are so few residential backyard owners in this area. This is one of Canada’s major intersections, one that deserves more then a Hackeem optical and a Crappass Harvey’s on at corner. Its nice to see something actually to be built there, as for a while it looked like just another land density scheme cooked up by developer with deep Texan pockets.

Posted by: rocco at March 6, 2007 9:24 AM

Interestinly enough this project had more or less no opposition when it was approved by the city in 2002, probably because there are so few residential backyard owners in this area. This is one of Canada?s major intersections, one that deserves more then a Hackeem optical and a Crappass Harvey?s on at corner. Its nice to see something actually to be built there, as for a while it looked like just another land density scheme cooked up by developer with deep Texan pockets.

Posted by: rocco at March 6, 2007 9:25 AM