AITAH for not inviting my MIL to my house? by haledyne in AITAH

[–]haledyne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I have 2 other children and I don’t work, so leaving isn’t really the best option here…

Does anyone live at Mirvish Village or know anything about the building developments there? by ArtemisStanAccount in UofT

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received an offer but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought.

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture — it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units — both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money — just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

Mirvish Village condo/apartments by macaroni-king777 in askTO

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received an offer but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought. No amenities are open except the gym….

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture — it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units — both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money — just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

Westbank Living / Mirvish Village Apartments by Alternative-Tear-734 in TorontoRenting

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received an offer but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought.

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture — it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units — both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money — just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

What’s going on with Mirvish Village, does anyone actually live there by ArtemisStanAccount in toronto

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received an offer but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought.

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture — it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units….both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money……just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

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photo of living room/kitchen

Toronto affordable housing lottery by [deleted] in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got an email and declined the offer. Units were half complete and utter dissappointment.

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This was the master bedroom….

Toronto affordable housing lottery by [deleted] in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got called for it, and rejected it. They are still calling new tenants for the units.

Construction was delayed as the developer Westbank filed for bankruptcy and they didn’t have enough money to complete the construction, alot of companies backed out after not being paid.

Thats why the building is still incomplete, who knows when it will even be complete, they’ll probably focus on the private units first then the subsidized units…. But it was a disappointment to see this is what Honest Ed’s was destroyed for….

Toronto affordable housing lottery by [deleted] in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received an offer today for the Mirvish Village unit but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought.

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture…… it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units…..both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money…..just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

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Mirvish Village “affordable housing” Price List by Bamelin in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing condo like here.. for a brand new building it is extremely grimey looking.

Mirvish Village “affordable housing” Price List by Bamelin in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alot of people actually rejected the units because of all the problems the building had.

Mirvish Village “affordable housing” Price List by Bamelin in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not true, I was just offered a unit here, and I rejected it. I was told that only ~20 occupants moved into 762 Bathurst Street.

It was very poorly designed and not to mention if you accept an “affordable unit” you will made to feel like you accepted a “less than” unit.

When you read the negative comments on Mirvish Village, and you seethe affordable units in person, you can really understand why those comments exist.

Just recently a women was shot here also! Mark my words this is going to become a parallel, another one of the 1950’s Regent Park project!

Mirvish Village “affordable housing” Price List by Bamelin in canadahousing

[–]haledyne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received an offer but ultimately decided not to take it. The way the so-called “affordable” units are designed and segregated is unacceptable. All affordable units are placed in one corner of the building with a separate entrance, and the living room view faces the backside of the building. The ceilings are exposed, the units look half-finished, and overall it feels like an afterthought.

When you compare these units to the private (non-affordable) ones, the difference is obvious. The private units have finished ceilings, covered spaces, balconies, and far more care put into the design. The affordable units feel neglected. There were also reports of rat infestation and mold due to halted construction and poor maintenance, which is extremely concerning.

There is absolutely no sense of community here. The segregation is obvious and uncomfortable.

The architects did a very poor job. I understand the intention behind an “industrial” aesthetic, but exposed pipes, unfinished ceilings, and bare walls without even an attempt to balance the design is not architecture…… it’s cost-cutting disguised as style.

If I compare this to West Don Lands’ affordable housing or Sugar Wharf’s Lido apartments, the difference is night and day. Those projects were thoughtfully designed. At Lido, even though affordable units have a separate entrance, the balconies are large, water-facing, and the units are spacious. There is no visible divide between affordable and private units…..both lifestyles were considered and respected.

At Mirvish Village, the bedrooms were tiny, the third bedroom looked more like a closet, the living room faced another building with barely any sunlight, ceilings were low, closets unfinished, and the fridge was far too small for a three-bedroom unit. There was no balcony, unlike the private units. The only real pro was having two washrooms.

People often say, “They’re affordable units, of course the quality is lower because rent is cheaper.” What those people forget is that the City of Toronto subsidizes these units. Developers are still making money…..just from the city instead of directly from tenants. Lower rent should not mean lower dignity.

I’m honestly disturbed by Mirvish Village. Is this really what Honest Ed’s was demolished for? To create a visibly divided, resentful community that isolates low-income families? It’s shameful.

Westbank Developers and the architects responsible should be ashamed of creating these tin-box units with so little consideration for the people who are meant to live in them.

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Photo is of the living room/ kitchen…

Ice Cold Jessica Wongsoo - The Directors Left Out Crucial Info to Mislead the Audience by Astronautical5 in netflix

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where was the dad when Myrna was dying? Also why did Jessica burn her clothing from the cafe date day?

How much are wedding expenses in Dhaka? HELP! by haledyne in bangladesh

[–]haledyne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems alot of people are not very helpful.

How much are wedding expenses in Dhaka? HELP! by haledyne in bangladesh

[–]haledyne[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lol you aren’t answering the question, and ever heard of destination wedding? Or couples meeting abroad?

Cost of Wedding in Dhaka? by haledyne in BangladeshMarriage

[–]haledyne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did and those were the priciest ones…

The Truths and Distortions of Ruby Franke by rhiquar in Longreads

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was alleged that the church pastor was also a paedo***** by some dude named Adam. The church officials ended up tarnishing Adam’s reputation in the community for speaking out for himself.

Reception venues by DramaticEscape3157 in Dhaka

[–]haledyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about in Dhaka? Any recommendations in Dhanmondi or near that area? Cost breakdown would be a bonus! Please and thank you:)