nightstreak said:
It's odd to say this looks stubby despite being so tall, but I'd love it if Tridel suddenly dropped a pair of radio masts on top of this. There's honestly no better place for another radio tower than right in the middle of Yonge & Bloor that could support downtown unobstructed and reach mid and uptown where the CN Tower is now getting out of view with so much in the downtown cluster.

Diagram from Stephen Velasco with added Willis Tower masts:
View attachment 681103
Click to expand...
Are you serious? Please no
 
Koops65 said:
It's a residential building... would never happen.
Click to expand...

“One Bloor West is a bold new development in Toronto that will set new standards for commercial and retail accommodation in Canada.” — Foster & Partners

One Bloor West is a hotel, retail, restaurant and condominium. It’s a business. If there is an opportunity to monetize its height, Tridel would take it. It’s currently deep in red ink and landing a long term telecommunications deal could help bring it into the black.
 
Koops65 said:
It's a residential building... would never happen.
Click to expand...

Residential buildings all over Toronto are full of cellular antennae.

IMG_0702.jpeg

330 Gerrard St E.

Koops65 said:
Maybe you're totally right... but I still think the chances of getting twin antennas up there are pretty slim.
Click to expand...

The chances of One Bloor West getting cell antennae attached to its crown even without a mast are more than 50/50. It’s common practice.

The opportunity to monetize height for long distance radio towers is only reserved for the tallest buildings in a city. Whether Tridel takes the opportunity is another thing. I hope they do, the lines on this building are conducive to 2 spires continuing beyond the crown.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to post here.

Back
Top