And we're done here (for now). Freakin' rein it in people!
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The Preservationist
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I'm partial to institutional type buildings on the North Selection of University Ave., preferably ultra modern like originally proposed. That said the continuing slow redevelopment of University's South end with high end densification works for me as well. Now if we could just get rid of those parking lots North of the greyhound bus terminal I'll be a happy camper.
greenleaf
Senior Member
"Among the adjustments made to the building design were setting its average height to 33.6 metres across its three roofs, a reduction of more than five metres from the original proposal. The tallest portion of the building to the north of the site will now have a height of 35 metres, with the shortest north-east portion standing at 18 metres tall to sync with the ROM’s east wing.
The revised massing design was accepted by city council and approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal with the consent of all parties, clearing the way for the project to proceed.
“Thanks to this positive outcome, we can now kickstart the detailed design of 90 Queen’s Park and ask our architects to get back to the drawing board, so that we can move into construction as soon as possible,” Burke said. “The need for this space is critical to meet the space demands of the faculty and the university.”"
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The revised massing design was accepted by city council and approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal with the consent of all parties, clearing the way for the project to proceed.
“Thanks to this positive outcome, we can now kickstart the detailed design of 90 Queen’s Park and ask our architects to get back to the drawing board, so that we can move into construction as soon as possible,” Burke said. “The need for this space is critical to meet the space demands of the faculty and the university.”"
‘A win for everyone’: U of T receives green light to proceed with Centre for Civilizations, Cultures & Cities
The University of Toronto is welcoming the outcome of a formal mediation process led by the Ontario Land Tribunal that has resulted in the approval of a revised rezoning envelope for the new Centre for Civilizations, Cultures & Cities (CCC) building located at 90 Queen’s Park on the St.
AlexBozikovic
Active Member
“Construction is expected to start this year.“
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The chance to honour his brother and bandmate was music to his ears
Ian Telfer says naming the University of Toronto’s Music Faculty’s new performance centre after Jay Telfer was ‘such an obvious thing to do’
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CapitalSeven
Senior Member
Hmm. Many great Canadian musicians studied and taught at the faculty over the years. But it's obvious to name it after a rich guy's brother who was in a band once. Gotta love the way culture works now.
Northern Light
Superstar
Did you think this one was dead?
You were wrong.
It's been approved to go to schematic design.
You were wrong.
It's been approved to go to schematic design.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
No, I was hoping it was dead. Long live the Planetarium... >.<
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
It's been dead for 30 years - and as a facility - woefully out of date. I have seen more impressive facilities from cities with 1/10th our regional population. If they want to build one, do it elsewhere.
AoD
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
^Out of date due to neglect and treating as a red headed step child, IMO...
...but since we're are never going to agree on this, I would consider a condition of closure that this Centre for Civilizations, Cultures and Whatsits incorporates a dome of equal measure to the one they have there now. They can make of all wood and/or glass or whatever as far as I care. And can serve as anything. So that at least I can move on from here.
...but since we're are never going to agree on this, I would consider a condition of closure that this Centre for Civilizations, Cultures and Whatsits incorporates a dome of equal measure to the one they have there now. They can make of all wood and/or glass or whatever as far as I care. And can serve as anything. So that at least I can move on from here.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Terrible idea that served no purpose - either to the original planetarium nor the uses of the new building.
AoD
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
Like I said, this is something we are unlikely to ever agree on here.
rdaner
Senior Member
Reimagined 90 Queen’s Park project to foster collaboration, city-building and civic engagement
The University of Toronto is moving forward with a reimagined vision for the building planned for 90 Queen’s Park Crescent – one that reflects evolving space requirements in the post-pandemic academic landscape and ensures long-term financial sustainability. The building – set to become a major...
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Reimagined 90 Queen’s Park project to foster collaboration, city-building and civic engagement
The University of Toronto is moving forward with a reimagined vision for the building planned for 90 Queen’s Park Crescent – one that reflects evolving space requirements in the post-pandemic academic landscape and ensures long-term financial sustainability. The building – set to become a major...
Bringing the renderings forward
And some notable bits:
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DavidCapizzano
Guest
A much smaller, less interesting building. Feels like a lose lose for both the university and the city.
canarob
Senior Member
One of the greatest Cheapenings in Toronto history?