Comments are closed on this project

Showing all comments for 1925 Victoria Park: a prototype for sustainability

Sort comments by
Joshua Chisvin
What is your interest in this project?

Looking forward to seeing a purpose built rental that sets the benchmark for sustainability in Toronto. Another great development for the city from Well Grounded Real Estate.

3 supporters
Priscilla T

Yes, it's great. We need more modern rentals based on sustainability but there is always a cost and loss for those currently living in the area. I would love to live in this building but be it built on... Read more...

1 supporter

We, too, want to see more feasible low and mid rise rental projects! We hope this building can be a prototype for what sustainable rental projects can be.

Anton Jivov
What is your interest in this project?

Creative design and unique use of space. Good luck on the planning approval and development.

3 supporters
Max G
Learn about our approach to developing Toronto's most sustainable apartment. What questions do you have for us?

When is Chapter 3 dropping!

2 supporters

Thank you so much once again for your interest!

We just wanted to add: If you would like to help see this project get off the ground, we sincerely encourage you to click "Share Your Support" at... Read more...

Rob Hatton
What is your interest in this project?

candidate for mayor, former engineer, former city development finance expert

2 supporters

We just wanted to add: If you would like to help see this project get off the ground, we sincerely encourage you to click "Share Your Support" at the top of this page to send a letter to council members!

Shana Sadler Albo
How do you feel about development on this site?

It looks like good design.

2 supporters

Thank you! We appreciate this comment. We've worked very hard to make sure this built form is maximally sustainable from an economics perspective, energy perspective and future proofing.

Trevor McLeod
What is the best quality of the neighbourhood? and what needs the most improvement?

Best quality of the neighbourhood is probably the parks/ravines. Biggest improvement that could be made is additional recreation spots for youth

2 supporters

We love this! We are going to try really hard to add a basketball court on the north side of the property that will be accessible to the neighbourhood. However, there are constraints. For instance, a daycare,... Read more...

Priscilla T

There are many schools in the neighbourhood that provide sports facilities - pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, tracks, baseball diamonds. And 2 City of Toronto Recreation Community Centres one has... Read more...

Our first choice is definitely a day care! We are working hard to make this happen and have interest from multiple operators.

Trevor McLeod
Learn about our approach to developing Toronto's most sustainable apartment. What questions do you have for us?

Not a question just wanted to share my overwhelming support for a project with such high self imposed sustainability targets, need more of this in Toronto!

2 supporters

We truly appreciate this comment. We want to show that creating sustainable housing is not only attainable, but also economically viable with the right design and building approach.

Thank you so much once again for your interest!

We just wanted to add: If you would like to help see this project get off the ground, we sincerely encourage you to click "Share Your Support" at... Read more...

Sandy W.
What is your interest in this project?

I am a citizen interested in sustainable development, so interested to see how this project takes shape

1 supporter

Thank you so much once again for your interest!

We just wanted to add: If you would like to help see this project get off the ground, we sincerely encourage you to click "Share Your Support" at... Read more...

1 supporter
Trevor McLeod
How do you feel about development on this site?

Certainly an upgrade from the unproductive parking lot that covers most of the site

1 supporter

Yes! we believe so too! not only will the use be more productive and provide the area with much needed large format rental housing in the form of 168 1B, 2B and 3/4B's (some 2 storey), the building will... Read more...

Priscilla T

We are at a high point in Toronto and most of our rainwater ends up running down to the Don River about a km away. This area has a lot of trees as well as all the greenery around the bungalows. As a tenant... Read more...

We understand and appreciate that its a few storeys taller than the existing buildings to the south. However, we strongly believe that mid-rise rental buildings form an important component for providing... Read more...

Trevor McLeod
What is your interest in this project?

Grown up in the area, had my birthday at the old mcdonald's back in the 90s and love that this site is getting housing of this quality proposed and hopefully built

1 supporter

Thank you Trevor! thanks for sharing this memory with us. In fact, we were the owners of the site back then as well and put the McDonalds there. We're thrilled this Site brought back this happy memory... Read more...

Priscilla T

Let's hope there is a compromise that respects current residents that have lived in this area for a long time, and welcomes new ones. Nobody purchases a house hoping that in the future there will be a... Read more...

It was critical to design this building in such a way that it added much needed housing, while complimenting the community and mitigating the impact on its neighbours. To achieve this, we took several... Read more...

Michelle Archanjo
How do you feel about development on this site?

This is an incredibly exciting project, and a definite step in the right direction for more efficient and sustainable urban planning. Way to go, Well Grounded Real Estate!

1 supporter
Christine Macgowan
What is the best quality of the neighbourhood? and what needs the most improvement?

A department store like Giant Tiger would be great. I have lived across from this area for 46 years. MacDonald did well there.

1 supporter

That McDonalds was a great tenant, and it was actually one of the first in the City. Before we submitted this proposal for the mixed use apartment building, we tried to best understand what this site could... Read more...

Priscilla T

Glad you didn't sell to another developer, too many out there don't care about the neighbourhood and do what they see as more profitable. I have to disagree with having a large retail store here. The site... Read more...

Christine Macgowan
How do you feel about development on this site?

I am not for an 11 story building!

1 supporter

Hi Christine — please see our response below. If we've misinterpreted your concern, please help us understand what we missed.

Priscilla T

11 stories is too tall for this immediate area. Too tall. Home owners surrounding the site will lose light and sunshine, privacy, and traffic will be overwhelming on Lynvalley.

Christine Macgowan
What is your interest in this project?

This area was not built for 11 story building. They have increased traffic with new towns across the street and down curlew there is another development being constructed. Too many people in an area designed... Read more...

1 supporter

Hi Christine, we appreciate your feedback on this. Indeed, this area is experiencing a lot of growth. Toronto is a rapidly growing City and requires more housing to support this demand, especially larger... Read more...

Priscilla T

You need to observe what happens on Lynvalley during rush hour. Hang around for a full day until the late evening and witness how fast vehicles travel to make a short cut down Lynvalley.. I have witnessed... Read more...

We're certainly hopeful that with the Eglinton LRT and more investment in bike lanes, we can contribute to reducing traffic and dependency on the car.

Loading more comments...