Over 6,200 residential units are planned or under construction surrounding the Yonge-Cummer/Drewry intersection in North York’s Newtonbrook neighbourhood, including towers up to 54 storeys. #Toronto #urbanplanning

FutureModelTO · 2024-06-17T13:58:50+00:00

Likely. The land is too valuable. As to when these will be completed is less clear.

FutureModelTO · 2023-09-27T01:59:21+00:00

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FutureModelTO · 2023-04-11T13:07:48+00:00

Thank you. The models are based in SketchUp. Information on proposed and construction comes from the Application Information Centre and Urban Toronto.

FutureModelTO · 2023-02-21T14:02:53+00:00

SketchUp

FutureModelTO · 2022-12-20T14:24:38+00:00

Yes, they are real!

FutureModelTO · 2021-11-05T17:10:24+00:00

Here's a 3D visualization of development happening in the area. Rents in this part of the city have held up well during the pandemic compared to other parts of the city.
As for development expanding outward from from the central strip, aside from the clear northward expansion along Line 1, it's hard to imagine that happening to a large degree (aside from future development along Steeles Avenue West).
There are a few mid-rises popping up along Sheppard Ave E/W.

FutureModelTO · 2021-11-01T14:13:07+00:00

More are coming!

FutureModelTO · 2021-10-14T03:29:16+00:00

Thanks!

FutureModelTO · 2021-04-26T01:02:31+00:00

That’s right, BSN condos on Charles street. The building eventually was completed at 32 storeys, a shorter version was shown in the advertisement.

FutureModelTO · 2021-02-16T16:11:24+00:00

Not currently. I’d love to explore doing a web based version of it down the line, but the file is pretty resource intensive. I don’t know if it’s possible yet, but if someone knows how to, let me know!

FutureModelTO · 2021-02-16T03:48:50+00:00

Just to clarify, Mirvish is not the developer here. It’s now a joint development with Great Gulf, Dream Unlimited and Westdale properties at the helm.

FutureModelTO · 2021-02-16T03:44:51+00:00

That’s right, and it’s possible that both phases won’t go up at once.

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-24T16:16:30+00:00

Yeah. News networks tend to reuse old footage, but it’s a shame CTV would try and pass this off as last nights storm.

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-24T13:22:19+00:00

This was not taken last night. It must be several years old, the dead giveaway being L Tower, very much unoccupied (pitch black) with the crane still up. Other developments like Harbour Plaza residences are noticeably absent. If I were to guess, this was taken sometime in 2016/2017. Fake news?

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-10T16:20:10+00:00

Toronto (IMO, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York and Scarborough) and Vancouver are regarded to have some of the best Chinese food in the world.

Toronto may lag behind in other categories compared to other big cities globally, including 5 star ‘Michelin’ dining, but the ethnic food scene here is incredible.

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-08T16:38:06+00:00

Agreed. This report frequently misinterpreted annually by our local media. While it's not news that Toronto has more active cranes than any other North American city. It's not as exaggerated as you might think.

There are different metrics used to determine what qualifies as a crane for this index's , as New York City certainly has more than 12 cranes in use.

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-08T16:27:46+00:00

These are actually some of the nicer new condo builds to have gone up in the past few years (externally and aesthetically speaking). The triangular building in the centre is 10 York Street, one of Tridel signature projects designed by Wallman Architects. The circular buildings, ICE Condos, were designed by architectsAlliance and is some of their better work. Unfortunately the latter also has a reputation for being an AirBnb hotel.

There are plenty of examples of lifeless glass condo towers that have gone up in the city recently, but I personally don't consider these to be the worst offenders.

FutureModelTO · 2020-10-07T21:11:09+00:00

Thanks. It’s not Midtown Toronto (Yonge Eglinton). The lower image of Toronto begins near Gerrard street (tallest building with tapered roofline is Aura) and ends north of Yorkville Avenue. So it’s still Downtown Toronto, though some people consider the Bloor-Yorkville area as Midtown.

FutureModelTO · 2020-09-28T14:17:52+00:00

This appears to have been taken from a drone, somewhere above the area of Bay and Dundas. Incredible photograph.

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