[Richard White]

I manage Condos for a living.

Condo Insurance policies do not usually cover private property owned by anyone else than the Condo Corporation. Owners, Tenants and Contractors are expected to have their own insurance.

If a flood occurs, there is usually documentation either in the Declaration or Standard Unit Definition which covers who pays for what when an incident occurs. If there is a flood in the parking garage, the expectation is that you will have insurance for your vehicle in the same way you would have insurance for your house.

 

[DSCToronto]

Finally, the tender call for David Crombie Park - they already had a pre-tender to select suitable contractors - glad to see Somerville among them, they do good parks (Berczy, Silos for example)..

This is the latest timeline.. SEE: https://www.toronto.ca/city-governm...ent/david-crombie-park-revitalization-design/

Timeline​

• 2023: Hire a design team, detailed design and construction document preparation for the park, cycle track and streetscape improvements
• 2024: Hold on construction to allow for watermain replacement on The Esplanade
• Spring 2025: Hire a construction team
• Summer 2025: Construction for park and cycle track starts
• December 2025: Construction for cycle track complete
• Spring 2026 to Fall 2027: Construction for park improvements continues
• Fall 2027: Construction for park improvements complete

 

[DSCToronto]

The closure of Market Street is on TEYCC agenda for next meeting. The City have clearly not yet worked out how they can permanently close street to traffic!

TE22.17 - Temporary Street Closure - Market Street​

Consideration Type: ACTIONSchedule Type: DelegatedWard: 13 - Toronto Centre

Origin​

(April 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services

Recommendations​

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.

Summary​

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended to be inconsistent with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.

Financial Impact​

There is no financial impact to the City associated with the recommendations in this report.

Any financial impacts associated with the removal of the pay-and-display parking are
expected to be resolved between the event organizers and the Toronto Parking
Authority.

Background Information​

(April 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services on Temporary Street Closure - Market Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-254511.pdf

 

[Johnny Au]

April 17, 2025:

 

[Jonny5]

The closure of Market Street is on TEYCC agenda for next meeting. The City have clearly not yet worked out how they can permanently close street to traffic!

TE22.17 - Temporary Street Closure - Market Street​

Consideration Type: ACTIONSchedule Type: DelegatedWard: 13 - Toronto Centre

Origin​

(April 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services

Recommendations​

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.

Summary​

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended to be inconsistent with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.

Financial Impact​

There is no financial impact to the City associated with the recommendations in this report.

Any financial impacts associated with the removal of the pay-and-display parking are
expected to be resolved between the event organizers and the Toronto Parking
Authority.

Background Information​

(April 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services on Temporary Street Closure - Market Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-254511.pdf

Definitely needs to be closed in 2026 during the World Cup too. They should actually be planning now for many downtown streets to be pedestrianised temporarily, at least during the day in that time period.

 

[Jonny5]

April 17, 2025:

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Can someone please get that plastic bag out of the tree?

I hate that.

 

[mburrrrr]

Bike lanes being installed on The Esplanade west of the Market St.

98 The Esplanade - demo for Dollarama as @DSC mentioned.

96? The Esplanade parking lot - C’est What patio. Happy Hour starts at 4PM today.

42 The Esplanade. Looks like a new unknown tenant fit-out of the former Shoeless Joe’s and original Tilted Kilt.

The retail property is now for sale. 71-75 Front St E & 98 The Esplanade. (Condo above)

CBRE Limited is pleased to offer for sale 71-75 Front Street East & 98 The Esplanade, Toronto, a 100% leased, institutionally managed freehold real estate opportunity in Toronto's booming St… | Teddy Taggart

CBRE Limited is pleased to offer for sale 71-75 Front Street East & 98 The Esplanade, Toronto, a 100% leased, institutionally managed freehold real estate opportunity in Toronto's booming St. Lawrence neighbourhood. This asset offers a unique investment opportunity with a stable rent roll, prime...

www.linkedin.com

 

[mburrrrr]

Church and Front St E
Exterior renovations continue at the Flatiron.
The roofing was completed last month.
The green roof portions are a red/blue for now.

Window washing season at the Berczy condo on the right.

This building is so nice from the front. The back, not so much but maybe they say that about my building.

 

[nfitz]

Having worked at the Pusateri's Avenue Road flagship store during my high school days, I'd say that rodent issues are a common situation among grocery stores.

That's why one local corner store has a cat. Also technically a violation - but it's so well behaved and friendly, I think it's a far better thing than the almost-impossible to completely eliminate rodent problem.

 

[DSCToronto]

Bike lanes being installed on The Esplanade west of the Market St.
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98 The Esplanade - demo for Dollarama as @DSC mentioned.
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96? The Esplanade parking lot - C’est What patio. Happy Hour starts at 4PM today.
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42 The Esplanade. Looks like a new unknown tenant fit-out of the former Shoeless Joe’s and original Tilted Kilt.
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The retail property is now for sale. 71-75 Front St E & 98 The Esplanade. (Condo above)
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CBRE Limited is pleased to offer for sale 71-75 Front Street East & 98 The Esplanade, Toronto, a 100% leased, institutionally managed freehold real estate opportunity in Toronto's booming St… | Teddy Taggart

CBRE Limited is pleased to offer for sale 71-75 Front Street East & 98 The Esplanade, Toronto, a 100% leased, institutionally managed freehold real estate opportunity in Toronto's booming St. Lawrence neighbourhood. This asset offers a unique investment opportunity with a stable rent roll, prime...

www.linkedin.com

Very odd advert. 71 Front is a condo.

 

[mburrrrr]

New traffic lights going in today at Scott and Front St E. Edit Not west.

 

[mburrrrr]

Fast tracking (?) the traffic lights since the new St. Lawrence Centre and Scott St southbound closure is not happening anytime soon.

Scott and Front

Scott and Wellington for viewing pleasure

 

[DSCToronto]

Fast tracking (?) the traffic lights since the new St. Lawrence Centre and Scott St southbound closure is not happening anytime soon.

Scott and Front
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Scott and Wellington for viewing pleasure
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The new traffic lights at Front & Scott have been in the works for a while - the fact that they are happening now is nothing to do with the future of the St Lawrence Centre.

EDIT. Here is the TEYCC approval.

 

[CityPainter]

Market Street has now been closed to traffic for the season, and the usual transformation is under way today. The pedestrianization will be in place from May 11, 2025 until January 10, 2026 according to the city [PDF].

 

[mburrrrr]

The new traffic lights at Front & Scott have been in the works for a while - the fact that they are happening now is nothing to do with the future of the St Lawrence Centre.

EDIT. Here is the TEYCC approval.

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1 year. That could be taken as fast tracked but they’re not done yet.
Okay, the civil guys are working fast.