Koops65 said:
I said several times that there is no race here. Nice to have a supertall in Canada now. :D
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To be clear, this was for those who did think it was some kind of competition, which is fine. Not for those who didn't think it was, which is fine also. 😸
 
Just so it's absolutely clear... here's the excerpt from Tridel's Official Press Release

One Bloor West is officially Canada’s first supertall building (a label reserved for buildings above 300 metres), becoming the latest and most striking addition to Toronto’s skyline in over a generation. This will make it the tallest residential building in the country to date and the second tallest man-made structure, next to the CN Tower. Once complete, One Bloor West will stand at 308.6 metres — or 85 storeys.

A remarkable feat of engineering and vertical scale, One Bloor West reflects Toronto’s rapid urban evolution while showcasing what’s possible when vision, innovation, and dedication come together, One Bloor West is both a celebration of form and height, setting a new benchmark for urban development in Canada. Construction continues to progress steadily, with major structural milestones now complete and interior work soon to advance across multiple levels.

“As the first supertall in the country, One Bloor West marks a pivotal moment not just for Toronto, but all of Canada,” said Jim Ritchie, President and CEO of Tridel. “We are moving into a new era of development, marked by a level of ambition and engineering excellence not previously seen before. We’re proud to be part of the team delivering a new landmark to Toronto’s skyline and look forward to future buildings joining One Bloor West’s supertall status.”

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And a few short video clips from yesterday:

 
steveve said:
Just so it's absolutely clear... here's the excerpt from Tridel's Official Press Release

One Bloor West is officially Canada’s first supertall building (a label reserved for buildings above 300 metres), becoming the latest and most striking addition to Toronto’s skyline in over a generation. This will make it the tallest residential building in the country to date and the second tallest man-made structure, next to the CN Tower. Once complete, One Bloor West will stand at 308.6 metres — or 85 storeys.

A remarkable feat of engineering and vertical scale, One Bloor West reflects Toronto’s rapid urban evolution while showcasing what’s possible when vision, innovation, and dedication come together, One Bloor West is both a celebration of form and height, setting a new benchmark for urban development in Canada. Construction continues to progress steadily, with major structural milestones now complete and interior work soon to advance across multiple levels.

“As the first supertall in the country, One Bloor West marks a pivotal moment not just for Toronto, but all of Canada,” said Jim Ritchie, President and CEO of Tridel. “We are moving into a new era of development, marked by a level of ambition and engineering excellence not previously seen before. We’re proud to be part of the team delivering a new landmark to Toronto’s skyline and look forward to future buildings joining One Bloor West’s supertall status.”

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And a few short video clips from yesterday:

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No doubt is the first supertall in Canada. But "this will make it the tallest residential building in the country to date and the second tallest man-made structure, next to the CN Tower" is a rather strange statement. Why use the future tense when it ALREADY is both of these things (by surpassing FCP)? And yet when it's completed and occupied, it will be none of these (surpassed by Sky Tower).
 
Koops65 said:
Tallest man-made structure in Canada? Or in Toronto? Because the chimney in Sudbury is like 380 metres tall...
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They're taking it down...

Vale claimed it was costing them too much money to maintain, and they seemingly saw no historical value in preserving the country’s second-tallest freestanding structure. Demolition may have already begun-it was scheduled to start this summer. Tridel's statement might have taken that into consideration.
 
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SkylineHorizons said:
They're taking it down... 😠

Vale claimed it was costing them too much money to maintain, and they seemingly saw no historical value in preserving the country’s second-tallest freestanding structure. Demolition may have already begun-it was scheduled to start this summer. Tridel's statement might have taken that into consideration.
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So they're eliminating the competition. And replacing with cleaner air technologies. All good, IMO.
 
hawc said:
So FCP at 298 metres is only 2 metres short of 'supertall' status?

And after 50 years as the king, One Bloor West only just beats FCP by a mere 10 meters?

And One Bloor West will only hold the tallest building in Canada status for a few months before One Yonge passes it?

Huh.
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It's been well documented that FCP is closer to 291 metres elsewhere on this board. Nobody can confirm where the 298m number came from, but it doesn't appear to be correct.

So One Bloor W is about 17m taller than FCP, and it also sits at a grade which is about 32m higher up than FCP, so on the skyline it will look substantially taller, closer to 50m taller.
 
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steveve said:
Just so it's absolutely clear... here's the excerpt from Tridel's Official Press Release

One Bloor West is officially Canada’s first supertall building (a label reserved for buildings above 300 metres), becoming the latest and most striking addition to Toronto’s skyline in over a generation. This will make it the tallest residential building in the country to date and the second tallest man-made structure, next to the CN Tower. Once complete, One Bloor West will stand at 308.6 metres — or 85 storeys.

A remarkable feat of engineering and vertical scale, One Bloor West reflects Toronto’s rapid urban evolution while showcasing what’s possible when vision, innovation, and dedication come together, One Bloor West is both a celebration of form and height, setting a new benchmark for urban development in Canada. Construction continues to progress steadily, with major structural milestones now complete and interior work soon to advance across multiple levels.

“As the first supertall in the country, One Bloor West marks a pivotal moment not just for Toronto, but all of Canada,” said Jim Ritchie, President and CEO of Tridel. “We are moving into a new era of development, marked by a level of ambition and engineering excellence not previously seen before. We’re proud to be part of the team delivering a new landmark to Toronto’s skyline and look forward to future buildings joining One Bloor West’s supertall status.”

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And a few short video clips from yesterday:

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🥳🥳🥳 glad that it’s made it to this milestone! Does anyone know if apple will still open their store there or have they arranged a for a new tenant?
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
So they're eliminating the competition. And replacing with cleaner air technologies. All good, IMO.
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First off, it doesn’t release any pollution - it hasn’t been used in years. Secondly, Vale's Sudbury smelter isn’t shutting down anytime soon. It’ll still be releasing air pollutants for many years to come regardless of whether or not the megastack stands.

So why preserve such a massive unused structure? Because it’s not just concrete and steel, it’s the second-tallest freestanding structure ever built in Canada and therefore a striking symbol of our nation's industrial heritage. Landmarks like this tell a story, demolishing it erases a tangible piece of history that future generations could instead reflect on.
 
steveve said:
Just so it's absolutely clear... here's the excerpt from Tridel's Official Press Release
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Construction Connect's write-up on this includes occupancy dates:

"Tridel anticipates an expected interim occupancy start date of spring 2027. The building is projected to be completed in early 2028."

canada.constructconnect.com

Canada’s first supertall building: One Bloor West reaches major milestone after challenging years - Daily Commercial News

TORONTO — It’s official, Toronto’s One Bloor West project is Canada’s first supertall building, a label reserved for buildings above 300 metres. This milestone will make it the tallest residential building in the country to date and the second tallest ma
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