[thommyjo]

I wouldn’t mind something like the newer midrises a part of The Well in Toronto. Brick bottom, tiered tops with a more modern finish.

 

[ChazYEG]

I wouldn’t mind something like the newer midrises a part of The Well in Toronto. Brick bottom, tiered tops with a more modern finish.

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I swear, I'd legit CRY if we ever got something like this in our Downtown. If we got it in that scale, then? I'd honestly need to be hospitalized HAHAHAHA

 

[ChazYEG]

So are we expecting a 14 storey, fatter, wider version of the Mercury?

I would honestly expect something more in line with the design language in the MacLaren or the Hendrix, considering the scale of the project. Considering that it's already going to be a midrise (higher construction costs), the additional cost of better finishes is not something I expect to be a major factor on this one. They also wanna go super dense, so the recoup tends to be faster.

 

[archited]

So are we expecting a 14 storey, fatter, wider version of the Mercury?

Two entirely different architects unless they have entirely scrapped MCM Partnership and replaced them with Hodgson Schilf Evans (not impossible but very unlikely -- both firms by the way are reputable Architectural firms). If you want to get a sense of MCMs mixed use work in the mid-rise idiom you can check it out here -- https://www.mcmparchitects.com/projects/

 

[Barnaby]

I think an easy win here is a 3-4 storey warehouse style podium with brick matching one of the various warehouses nearby. Beyond that, just don't do anything stupid.

I did express support via email. I also requested for EDC to mandate brick.

 

[Kosy123]

As long as it's got good street interaction, especially with the LRT rolling right by it, it's got my vote. Still would love a high-rise but I get the economics won't do as well right now.

 

[mcr]

Two entirely different architects unless they have entirely scrapped MCM Partnership and replaced them with Hodgson Schilf Evans (not impossible but very unlikely -- both firms by the way are reputable Architectural firms). If you want to get a sense of MCMs mixed use work in the mid-rise idiom you can check it out here -- https://www.mcmparchitects.com/projects/

Hell, if they just plop a copy of their "Hudson House" down I'd call it a win.

 

[IanO]

Not going to lie, with both projects going forward on 106st, this is going to really change the look and feel of the Downtown very quickly. I cannot wait to see this start digging and for one of the biggest eyesores of a parking stretch to be gone. Add in the park and it's a game changer.

 

[MacLac]

Oh? Both projects going forward? So we know that the Shift is for sure proceeding?

 

[IanO]

Their re(re)zoning is in. Lots can change over the course of project, but it seems like it.

 

[IanO]

 

[MacLac]

Since you're so close to Autograph's building - just a few blocks west next to the Blue Nile? Poke your head in and get us an update...lol

 

[Greenspace]

Rezoning public hearing is scheduled for September 13.

 

[MacLac]

Wait what? It's NOT even re-zoned yet? We're going back to 2018 on this....it's taken that long? Plus wait another 6-9 months after that date before - hopefully - construction starts?

 

[Greenspace]

^This is a new proposal. The current DC is being rezoned back to standard zone (UW) to enable a smaller development. Under a DC Zone you can only develop what it was approved for.