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neuhaus
Senior Member
Symmetry Developments is also in trouble too. Tarion refused to renew Symmetry's construction registration last June.
This definition according to Tarion:
Refused: Means that Tarion did not renew the builder/vendor's registration (registration must be renewed annually) because the builder/vendor no longer met registration requirements. A refused builder/vendor cannot build or sell new homes.
This caused big problems with Origami Lofts. All residents, with exception of the penthouse level (20 units), took possession a little over a year ago. The penthouse units (3 units) took occupancy not until just a few weeks ago and the building was just recently registered. The building had considerable material changes from the plans and marketing materials and the building was in very rough shape during occupancy of the lower floors -- it was in the news last year: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toron...at-mom-s-after-condo-buy-goes-south-1.4005947
Because Symmetry is prohibited to sell or construct they are not allowed to perform the work to complete the building and fix all its deficiencies. As far as I know, Tarion has appointed an arbitrator and 3rd party contractor to resolve these issues, but it will be a long battle for this little building. I had spoken to a couple residents and all the homeowners have banded and working closely together to get the building finished properly.
Symmetry's website has been taken down and no one's answering the phone. I highly doubt Symmetry will be submitting for SPA or doing anything for that matter. Any wise or cautious buyer would stay away after all the issues with Origami and Tree House (in addition to its ties with Fortress Real Developments).
Also, the developer is selling the site.
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AlbertC
Superstar
Looks like this site was bought by Profile Developments, who are anticipating a Q4 2020 launch. No renderings but they do mention it'll be 4 storeys with 37 units.
profiledevelopments.ca
Branch Towns – Portfolio Website
profiledevelopments.ca
AlbertC
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Hmm...looks like Profile Developments have updated their webpage at some point and now include some renderings of the design by 5468796 Architecture. Sign of life on reviving this design? 
profiledevelopments.ca
Branch Towns – Portfolio Website
profiledevelopments.ca
AlbertC
Superstar
Development site placed back on the market again:
ChesterCopperpot
Senior Member
This location has been chosen by the city to be a new shelter (with predictable reactions from the local neighbours) 
- https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/10...elter-in-scarborough-shocks-local-councillor/
The sale completed last week
- https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/10...elter-in-scarborough-shocks-local-councillor/The sale completed last week
ADRM
Senior Member
That councillor talks a lot of shit about affordable housing projects for someone who's on the TCHC Board.
GabrielHurl
Active Member
What's also funny is how, earlier this year, he voted to allow staff to make recommendations for locations, but now one is being proposed in his ward he'd like to change his vote on that.
Sorry Councillor - that's not how it works.
Sorry Councillor - that's not how it works.
Application Details
www.toronto.ca
Rezoning application submitted for a 2-storey city shelter with 87 beds.
No renderings at this time, just a massing model:
More info about the city's shelter program here:
City of Toronto Announces Six New Shelters, Expands Winter Services | UrbanToronto
The City of Toronto has announced the first six sites for new shelters under its 10-year Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS), a response to the growing crisis for those experiencing homelessness.
AlbertC
Superstar
Community meeting on Gerrard Street East homeless shelter plan slated for Monday, June 16, in southwest Scarborough – Beach Metro Community News
The City of Toronto is considering this site at 2535 Gerrard St. E. in southwest Scarborough for an 80-bed homeless shelter. An in-person community
beachmetro.com
An in-person community consultation meeting on the proposed homeless shelter on Gerrard Street East in southwest Scarborough is set to take place on the evening of Monday, June 16.
Organized by Scarborough Southwest Councillor Parthi Kandeval, the meeting will take place at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church (33 East Rd. near Warden Avenue and Kingston Road) from 6 to 8 p.m.
The intent of the meeting is to give area residents a chance to learn more about the 80-bed homeless shelter being proposed for the 2535 Gerrard St. E. site, which is located on the south side of the road between Blantyre Avenue and Clonmore Drive.
PMT
Senior Member