[HousingNowTO]

Approx. ~2,100 units, up from 1,519 in an earlier submission -- which is an increase of 38%.

Not seeing anything in the settlement-offer that relates to "Affordable Rental" units.

 

[Northern Light]

Approx. ~2,100 units, up from 1,519 in an earlier submission -- which is an increase of 38%.

Not seeing anything in the settlement-offer that relates to "Affordable Rental" units.

They are open to providing that as a Community Benefit, should the City request that.

See this bit: ( 'c')

 

[Paclo]

The database page is now reflective of the settlement proposal. The revised site plan has been added as the primary image, until updated renderings are released.

Case page here:

Case Information

 

[Paclo]

The settlement proposal has been ratified with an interim order.

 

[Paclo]

Application Details

www.toronto.ca

Municipal resubmission to affirm the settlement stats and satisfy the OLT's conditions of final order. No new renderings.

 

[Paclo]

Application Details

www.toronto.ca

Another resubmission addressing comments received on the previous resubmission to clear OLT conditions. Main stat changes are as follows:

• Total residential unit count decreased from 2123 to 2105 (incl. 290 rental units)
• Total vehicular parking decreased from 1048 to 922
• Total bicycle parking decreased from 1607 to 1598

Additional revisions, via the cover letter:

Updated site plan, massing perspective & ground floor plan:

 

[Paclo]

Application Details

www.toronto.ca

SPA has been submitted for Block 3 (Building E): the 17-storey purpose-built rental building in the northeast quadrant of the site, north of the future park (Block 4)

Renderings:

 

[Amare]

Oh c'mon now, we all know that green is a place holder for gray panels (or if we're lucky black panels).

The standard Toronto bait and switch for depressing colour happening in 3...2...1

 

[EllaW]

Oh c'mon now, we all know that green is a place holder for gray panels (or if we're lucky black panels).

The standard Toronto bait and switch for depressing colour happening in 3...2...1

Why would that be the case? Are grey panels cheaper?

 

[christiesplits]

Oh c'mon now, we all know that green is a place holder for gray panels (or if we're lucky black panels).

The standard Toronto bait and switch for depressing colour happening in 3...2...1

Please don't get my hopes up. I'm cautiously optimistic that this project will be a turning point!

 

[Northern Light]

Oh c'mon now, we all know that green is a place holder for gray panels (or if we're lucky black panels).

The standard Toronto bait and switch for depressing colour happening in 3...2...1

Lets not pre-judge on that here.........Choice is only now getting to its first residential build............Ralph (architect here) is behind the Whitfield which did keep its vibrant colour.

 

[Northern Light]

Why would that be the case? Are grey panels cheaper?

In this case, not likely.

Certainly cladding (exterior appearance) is often value-engineered or cheapened as a project proceeds, the 'sexy' render used to get approval, or perhaps pre-construction condo sales......... then, that done, you cut down on costs to maximize profit.

However, the broader issue of use of colour, particularly vibrant or distinctive colour tends to be more about conservative taste/risk aversion.

Dramatic choices can be divisive; they can drive sales.......or tank them. Investors in pre-construction condos are often thought to be sensitive to the risk....

So developers often tone down designs with dramatic flare, not just to save money but because they prefer a 'safe' choice.

 

[Amare]

Lets not pre-judge on that here.........Choice is only now getting to its first residential build............Ralph (architect here) is behind the Whitfield which did keep its vibrant colour.

I'm not going to hold my breath on this, but that's the kind of optimism I like