zang said:
I'd be surprised if they aren't in this space when the building is complete. I think the uncertainty in ownership and delays has kept Apple from being open about staying there. And they most likely have stronger non-disclosure agreements to keep things quiet.

I've said it here before, but this was a location Apple wanted and had a part in designing. On the flip side, it's a location that's gonna be harder to find another tenant for, especially with the changing demographics in the neighbourhood and luxury slowly seeking greener pastures at Yorkdale. They'd be stupid not to know the ball is in their court, and can get a much better deal on the whole thing. The trick is avoiding all the interim kerfuffle to come out the other side.
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Why another American company? I hope a Canadian company takes over the space.
 
The space was designed specifically for Apple, and while Apple is obviously pissed about the delays, and the developers would love to find someone willing to pay more than Apple, it seems almost certain that of all the companies out there who are potential lessors of this space, Apple is the one willing to pay the most, and the two parties will eventually land on the right price. Unless Apple has somehow decided that they don't, after all, want a perfectly designed flagship store in Toronto (and if they wanted one somewhere other than here, it is probably in the works already), Apple will take that space when it's ready.
 
We keep on speculating here... do you guys have info on Apple's retail strategy? Do you know if they still want a massive retail presence at Yonge & Bloor?
The answer is: no, you don't know.
Just because the space was originally designed for them doesn't mean Apple will be moving in once it's done.
 
stevedean said:
We keep on speculating here... do you guys have info on Apple's retail strategy? Do you know if they still want a massive retail presence at Yonge & Bloor?
The answer is: no, you don't know.
Just because the space was originally designed for them doesn't mean Apple will be moving in once it's done.
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Has anyone else been announced as moving in there?
 
evandyk said:
The space was designed specifically for Apple, and while Apple is obviously pissed about the delays, and the developers would love to find someone willing to pay more than Apple, it seems almost certain that of all the companies out there who are potential lessors of this space, Apple is the one willing to pay the most, and the two parties will eventually land on the right price. Unless Apple has somehow decided that they don't, after all, want a perfectly designed flagship store in Toronto (and if they wanted one somewhere other than here, it is probably in the works already), Apple will take that space when it's ready.
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It has really high ceilings so whomever moves in could take advantage of that - Kites? Circus paraphernalia? 🎪 😂
 
stevedean said:
No. But that doesn't mean Apple is moving in after they cancelled their deal
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Do you know a new deal has not been signed with Apple? Has anyone signalled the site is empty? This "close" to top off, I'd expect the wheels to be in motion already if someone had signed on and very few companies are as secretive as Apple when it comes to stuff like this.
 
lmr2 said:
The One received a mention in the new episode of the B1M podcast at around the the 58:00 mark.


If you missed the full episode they did on the building a few months back here it is also.

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Oh a large majority of us have seen that one especially since we have about three members whose photos got used without permission or credit
 
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lmr2 said:
The One received a mention in the new episode of the B1M podcast at around the the 58:00 mark.


If you missed the full episode they did on the building a few months back here it is also.

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I love listenin' to their podcast just as much as watching their videos. I agree with what Luke mentioned about Foster + Partners, but I want to share some thoughts about The One. I love this buildin', but the project took a very long time to get started, with numerous delays occurring before the pandemic and a recent name change from one developer to another developer. From the beginning, it has felt like one big gimmick. The project took so long to progress that Apple ultimately decided not to open its store at the site. And as I mentioned before, Sam Mizrahi was removed from the development and replaced with Tridel around this time last year because of how much in debt they were from all the delays. While it has been great to finally see construction on the project finally commencing and gettin' taller than One Bloor, etc., I just feel mixed about it now and hopin' that there won't be any other delays/mishaps as this buildin' reaches its pinnacle. I must admit that what Luke said about how generic Foster + Partners’ designs have become—especially with buildings like 350 Park Avenue—is sadly true. However, I still love 270 Park Avenue; that building is exceptional.
 
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