bearcat
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The Metro (prev. Dominion) and Winners there were not the original stores? I had no idea.
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Northern Light
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bearcat
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Oh wow, the Shoppers for a Loblaws at some point.
I didn't realize this plaza goes back to the 50's, that's way before my time. I lived nearbyish from 2000 to 2009.
I like that the concrete planter just south of the now Winners appears to have survived from then, despite the facade undergoing some changes.
I didn't realize this plaza goes back to the 50's, that's way before my time. I lived nearbyish from 2000 to 2009.
I like that the concrete planter just south of the now Winners appears to have survived from then, despite the facade undergoing some changes.
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Mihairokov
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I've seen this referenced as Toronto's first suburban mall (or strip mall, I guess), but I don't know how accurate that is.
Islington Express Bus
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I also saw Sunnybrook Plaza referred to as that a few years ago, so I don't know how accurate that is.
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Application for this is into the AIC and public-facing. Max Height 40s
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From the above:
@Paclo
@HousingNowTO will want in on this one.
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www.toronto.ca
From the above:
@Paclo
@HousingNowTO will want in on this one.
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Northern Light
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Some additional renders:
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innsertnamehere
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Why on earth do we always see towers pushed up right to the south side of the public parks?
This shadow is completely avoidable by shifting the southwest most tower to along Lawrence Avenue.
While you are at it delete the tower or at least significant shrink the southmost tower and shift the density around. Also, move Block B's towers south to Lawrence for the same reason.
Also - dare I say it, but the public realm in this proposal is far, far too large and open. It will end up feeling disconnected and not human-scaled. It needs a downscaling and shrinking of the road spaces to make more intimate pedestrian spaces. Shift the excess space to reduce tower heights and shadow impacts and shift the open space to a larger central space around the park.
This shadow is completely avoidable by shifting the southwest most tower to along Lawrence Avenue.
While you are at it delete the tower or at least significant shrink the southmost tower and shift the density around. Also, move Block B's towers south to Lawrence for the same reason.
Also - dare I say it, but the public realm in this proposal is far, far too large and open. It will end up feeling disconnected and not human-scaled. It needs a downscaling and shrinking of the road spaces to make more intimate pedestrian spaces. Shift the excess space to reduce tower heights and shadow impacts and shift the open space to a larger central space around the park.
3weddings
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Looks like City Place without the schools to me. The unit mix in a traditional neighborhood of larger families is concerning!
Northern Light
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Basically agree, but w/the proviso that you have to consider the future build out of the area, so what will happen w/the site to the immediate west, and what will happen to the south side of Lawrence here.
You might think the existing 6-storey midrise form is safe, but if the new precedent in the area is 40s.....maybe not. If the south side goes all 40s you have the same problem repeated.
That's not to disagree w/you at all, just to say we need to think a couple of steps ahead.
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I also noted previously, the proposed park size here, while not tiny, is small. That really limits programming options. I maintain that IF we do a park here, the City should consider bringing acquisition money to enlarge the park to a more usable size.
Agreed.
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flonicky
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You can lead a horse to ground floor activation, but you can't make it enjoy a latte against a bleak expanse of hardscaping and glass.
mferna
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One of Toronto’s first suburban shopping plazas, Lawrence Plaza, may soon be transformed into a contemporary 8-tower community. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/06/eight-towers-proposed-replace-lawrence-plaza-north-york.58821
70Challenger
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So satisfying to see these car-centric wastelands broken up. They might have been tolerable back when cars were beautiful, like in those old photos.
dowlingm
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If only United would move east of Yonge. Very unlikely given the community distribution but it’s so annoying to go west to get a decent bagel (no, Montreal-style doesn’t count). Also, their Greek salad is outstanding.