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Engage East Harbour
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Laurel O
How it integrates with existing neighbourhood
How it integrates with existing neighbourhood
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1 month, 1 week ago
Architecturally please include red brick is as many as the buildings as possible and not just the feature building. Also not just square everywhere, triagle peaks, detail to the brick work. I love the industrial look you are going for on the street level but be sure to stay away from concrete industrial (grey) and stick to red brick the the community was founded on.
Supported a comment by Rosemary Waterston on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Rosemary Waterston
Green spaces! The bits of green shown on your plans are too small. There needs to be a big park with space for a soccer pitch and baseball diamond. If you are adding 4000 residences this area needs real parkland, not just "gathering places" and "squares" with a few trees.
Green spaces! The bits of green shown on your plans are too small. There needs to be a big park with space for a soccer pitch and baseball diamond. If you are adding 4000 residences this area needs real parkland, not just "gathering places" and "squares" with a few trees.
Supported a comment by Angus MacKay on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Angus MacKay
Access to lake.
Access to lake.
Supported a comment by Veronica T on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Veronica T
1) Birds - should be designed to avoid disruption to migration patterns and glass should include mechanisms to prevent birds from flying into them 2) can all residential buildings be on the outside of the perimeter ? if they are surrounded by office buildings they'll have poor views and lower value. 3) I think more grass and park space is necessary. if you're incorporating that many residential buildings, you're going to have dogs and pets that will need the green space. More greenspace modeled after the Esplanade, which has open fields and a basketball court, would be beneficial. It's a great greenspace that connects the Distillery to the St Lawrence market 4) please cater to local business, it would be a shame to see all big chain restaurants and shops.
1) Birds - should be designed to avoid disruption to migration patterns and glass should include mechanisms to prevent birds from flying into them 2) can all residential buildings be on the outside of the perimeter ? if they are surrounded by office buildings they'll have poor views and lower value. 3) I think more grass and park space is necessary. if you're incorporating that many residential buildings, you're going to have dogs and pets that will need the green space. More greenspace modeled after the Esplanade, which has open fields and a basketball court, would be beneficial. It's a great greenspace that connects the Distillery to the St Lawrence market 4) please cater to local business, it would be a shame to see all big chain restaurants and shops.
Commented on Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
The biggest concern I have is with regards to density and overdeveloping this area. With regards to transportation if %10 of the population in this district will be using vehicles. Total 7000 residential and up 50 000 commercial. That is 5700 more vehicles going through the only 2 major highways to the east end Gardner and Don Valley. This also does not include the other major district that will be developed in the East namely the East Port Lands also using the same transportation hubs. The extra residential in this area also drives the building higher and does not conform at all with the surrounding area where there are height restrictions. I think it would make so much more sense to have this area remain purely commercial so that other infrastructure in the area does not need to be adapted to include residential. Could you give us the numbers for the updated density number of not only this area but include it in the master plan of the whole of the east side development. How do you measure over development in this small area?
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1 month, 1 week ago
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1 month, 1 week ago
Is it possible to connect to the cocktown park through a walking trail and biking trail over the new subway bridge. This would help connect park spaces and neighboourhoods.
Supported a comment by Claire McLeod on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Claire McLeod
A mix of small locally owned businesses are key!
A mix of small locally owned businesses are key!
Supported a comment by Oliver Turner on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Oliver Turner
Parks, restaurants, cafes and a grocery store will all attract people to the area and inject life and local energy into the new development. Do not repeat city place, where uninteresting, chain stores and fast food did not create a culture people wanted to stay in (initially they all headed north to Queen/King).
Parks, restaurants, cafes and a grocery store will all attract people to the area and inject life and local energy into the new development. Do not repeat city place, where uninteresting, chain stores and fast food did not create a culture people wanted to stay in (initially they all headed north to Queen/King).
Supported a comment by David S. on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
David S.
The placement of residential uses in and amongst the commercial uses needs to be well thought out given the lived experience of City Place. Where possible, residential should be clustered at the edge of the commercial core to create sightlines to the lake to the east, west and south and to the city to the north. Connecting the various residential "neighbourhoods" through paths, parks and bike lanes will build a sense of community and bring people outside and together. A conscious effort to accommodate pets is key. Proper "waste" sites that include artificial turf and the ability for City workers to hose them down are important. Off-leash areas that are well fenced, well lit and include artificial turf will provide a year-round experience for residents and will foster interaction and community building.
The placement of residential uses in and amongst the commercial uses needs to be well thought out given the lived experience of City Place. Where possible, residential should be clustered at the edge of the commercial core to create sightlines to the lake to the east, west and south and to the city to the north. Connecting the various residential "neighbourhoods" through paths, parks and bike lanes will build a sense of community and bring people outside and together. A conscious effort to accommodate pets is key. Proper "waste" sites that include artificial turf and the ability for City workers to hose them down are important. Off-leash areas that are well fenced, well lit and include artificial turf will provide a year-round experience for residents and will foster interaction and community building.
Supported a comment by Eric Wright on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Eric Wright
Fully agree. Include pedestrian and cycle only street spaces, and let those spaces be vibrant and mixed-use.
Fully agree. Include pedestrian and cycle only street spaces, and let those spaces be vibrant and mixed-use.
Supported a comment by Cairns Deleway on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Cairns Deleway
I completely agree with you, Joe. Montreal has the upper hand when it comes to entertainment, culture and fun. Streets in Montreal that are mostly pedestrian scaled accommodate circus arts, performers, all types of flexible arts/culture installations. Toronto has a business flair but not really a culture flair aside from a few small districts. East Harbour is probably our last shot to reclaim this, considering it is one of the last largest undeveloped parcels of land.
If Toronto cannot compete culturally with other major players, it will not be a desirable place to live, visit or work. Being Canada's most visited destination, we have to expand on this but also remember how residents are used to venues being replaced by condos.
I am worried that any entertainment venues will appeal strictly to the working-class, wealthier office folks in a similar fashion to Canary Wharf. I hope this site will engage & attract youth, as well as the wider arts community.
I completely agree with you, Joe. Montreal has the upper hand when it comes to entertainment, culture and fun. Streets in Montreal that are mostly pedestrian scaled accommodate circus arts, performers, all types of flexible arts/culture installations. Toronto has a business flair but not really a culture flair aside from a few small districts. East Harbour is probably our last shot to reclaim this, considering it is one of the last largest undeveloped parcels of land.
If Toronto cannot compete culturally with other major players, it will not be a desirable place to live, visit or work. Being Canada's most visited destination, we have to expand on this but also remember how residents are used to venues being replaced by condos.
I am worried that any entertainment venues will appeal strictly to the working-class, wealthier office folks in a similar fashion to Canary Wharf. I hope this site will engage & attract youth, as well as the wider arts community.
Supported a comment by Joe Senc on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Joe Senc
I hate to keep beating a dead horse but look to Montreal on how they bring community, business & after 5pm crowds together, we need walkable streets no cars, with cafes, restaurants, retail & entertainment. Some form of access to the river would nice if possible, use Chicago as the example. You have a blank canvas here use it. People in Toronto continually mention on how great & fun Montreal is well here is our chance lets get it right.
I hate to keep beating a dead horse but look to Montreal on how they bring community, business & after 5pm crowds together, we need walkable streets no cars, with cafes, restaurants, retail & entertainment. Some form of access to the river would nice if possible, use Chicago as the example. You have a blank canvas here use it. People in Toronto continually mention on how great & fun Montreal is well here is our chance lets get it right.
Supported a comment by IAN PINCHIN on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
IAN PINCHIN
A mixture of uses is key, the days of having single-use office districts has surely passed. If residential isn't permitted this risks being a ghost town similar to what the king and bay financial district was a decade ago and would be a missed opportunity.
A mixture of uses is key, the days of having single-use office districts has surely passed. If residential isn't permitted this risks being a ghost town similar to what the king and bay financial district was a decade ago and would be a missed opportunity.
Supported a comment by Lisa arman on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Lisa arman
Design is extremely important; it is the overall character and story of a city which seeks to inspire and contribute to the uniqueness of a site. Architecture should steer away from the uniform blue/green glass trend common in the downtown core and look towards more varying heights, materials and shapes. East harbour should have a futurist image and somehow contrast downtown in a bold way, while also adding a signature look to the east-end skyline.
Design is extremely important; it is the overall character and story of a city which seeks to inspire and contribute to the uniqueness of a site. Architecture should steer away from the uniform blue/green glass trend common in the downtown core and look towards more varying heights, materials and shapes. East harbour should have a futurist image and somehow contrast downtown in a bold way, while also adding a signature look to the east-end skyline.
Supported a comment by Binh Lu on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Binh Lu
How new designs will fit into surrounding neighborhoods, specifically how many more and much taller buildings are from previous plans, how much more shadow they will create, how more residents will compete for daycare and school spaces, etc.
How new designs will fit into surrounding neighborhoods, specifically how many more and much taller buildings are from previous plans, how much more shadow they will create, how more residents will compete for daycare and school spaces, etc.
Supported a comment by Cairns Deleway on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Cairns Deleway
Creativity and culture is often put last when it comes to these types of conversations when it's the defining identity of a city. The arts are where the future of work is shifting to, this needs to be a major driver here. I don't mean just a few art galleries and public art. There are nine towers on this site, cultural uses should take up significant space in these towers too and not be seen as something 'second-hand' to our city or economy.
Creativity and culture is often put last when it comes to these types of conversations when it's the defining identity of a city. The arts are where the future of work is shifting to, this needs to be a major driver here. I don't mean just a few art galleries and public art. There are nine towers on this site, cultural uses should take up significant space in these towers too and not be seen as something 'second-hand' to our city or economy.
Supported a comment by Eric Wright on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Eric Wright
Please plan adequate green space, and cycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Consider noise proofing the Don Valley parkway, which is a nuisance in the area.
Please plan adequate green space, and cycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Consider noise proofing the Don Valley parkway, which is a nuisance in the area.
Supported a comment by Nikko Whalberge on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Nikko Whalberge
Please plan a vibrant district where exciting and interesting experiences happen. I'd be disappointed to see another dead and soul less financial district. Please plan for vibrancy, a word that isn't usually taken seriously in Toronto. It would be nice to create a district that we can be proud of, not just another office district that has no pulse to it. Culture, it is integral to the future of our city.
Please plan a vibrant district where exciting and interesting experiences happen. I'd be disappointed to see another dead and soul less financial district. Please plan for vibrancy, a word that isn't usually taken seriously in Toronto. It would be nice to create a district that we can be proud of, not just another office district that has no pulse to it. Culture, it is integral to the future of our city.
Supported a comment by Cole J on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Cole J
Beautiful architecture that can be admired and where the bar is set high in built form. No more boxy towers that all look the same, please ensure diversity of material, colours and shapes. Timber is something i’d like to see and low-carbon design but also innovate and seek to bring more curiosity and originality to this part of Toronto. Well-designed spaces improve our mental health, I don’t want to see any more glass (Toronto’s downtown buildings all look the same)
Beautiful architecture that can be admired and where the bar is set high in built form. No more boxy towers that all look the same, please ensure diversity of material, colours and shapes. Timber is something i’d like to see and low-carbon design but also innovate and seek to bring more curiosity and originality to this part of Toronto. Well-designed spaces improve our mental health, I don’t want to see any more glass (Toronto’s downtown buildings all look the same)
Supported a comment by Sandra Kiloughby on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Sandra Kiloughby
also focus on creating streets prioritising people, not for cars. It is time to take car-dependency North American mindset away from Toronto.
also focus on creating streets prioritising people, not for cars. It is time to take car-dependency North American mindset away from Toronto.
Supported a comment by David V on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
David V
Yes and be bold with architecture! no more cookie-cutter buildings!
Yes and be bold with architecture! no more cookie-cutter buildings!
Supported a comment by Jess Foran on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Jess Foran
I am worried considering Adamson's portfolio that we will see a lot of the same kinds of buildings like we have seen in Canary Wharf and Hudson yards where all of the buildings are glass but slightly different in shape. Please ensure that are international design competitions for the buildings — If all of the buildings are typical what we have seen in the past, and if they all 'blend in' to downtown, it will not speak to the longevity of this site in coming decades. consider design as heritage, something that will speak to future generations and something that is of high importance.
I am worried considering Adamson's portfolio that we will see a lot of the same kinds of buildings like we have seen in Canary Wharf and Hudson yards where all of the buildings are glass but slightly different in shape. Please ensure that are international design competitions for the buildings — If all of the buildings are typical what we have seen in the past, and if they all 'blend in' to downtown, it will not speak to the longevity of this site in coming decades. consider design as heritage, something that will speak to future generations and something that is of high importance.
Supported a comment by Irene Hanitijo on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Irene Hanitijo
Need some senior community service
Need some senior community service
Supported a comment by Caleigh Silmser on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Caleigh Silmser
Infrastructure to support the influx of residents and families in this area (schools, daycares, community centres, etc.)
Infrastructure to support the influx of residents and families in this area (schools, daycares, community centres, etc.)
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1 month, 1 week ago
B Germain
Neighborhood identity
Neighborhood identity
Supported a comment by Nigel R on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Nigel R
Mixed housing stock. Something similar to the St.Lawrence Building plan is a great example of mix housing stock. Especially as we distance away from high density blocks and further south. I currently live in the area and would love to continue to live in the area.
Mixed housing stock. Something similar to the St.Lawrence Building plan is a great example of mix housing stock. Especially as we distance away from high density blocks and further south. I currently live in the area and would love to continue to live in the area.
Supported a comment by Isiah Wint-Rose on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Isiah Wint-Rose
Start to develop infrastructure to get people in and out and not clog the existing roads. But overall interested in mixed use and active lifestyle
Start to develop infrastructure to get people in and out and not clog the existing roads. But overall interested in mixed use and active lifestyle
Supported a comment by Tim Chase Photography on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Tim Chase Photography
Public spaces and green lands
Public spaces and green lands
Supported a comment by Joseph de Nobrega on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Joseph de Nobrega
Bike path and community services
Bike path and community services
Supported a comment by Marisa B on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Marisa B
Affordability, transit connections, bike routes, public spaces
Affordability, transit connections, bike routes, public spaces
Supported a comment by Jennifer S on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Jennifer S
Environmental impact & green space. Schools & child care services.
Environmental impact & green space. Schools & child care services.
Supported a comment by Carol McCague on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Carol McCague
Mis of Housing - i.e. Townhomes, Semi's
Mis of Housing - i.e. Townhomes, Semi's
Supported a comment by Gene B on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Gene B
I really agree with this person. Pay attention to the architecture. Please no boring glass towers. Use timber (as was previously suggested), use brick, investigate new materials and new technologies to make the space as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. Pay attention to who will use the place: it should appeal to a wide range of residents (age groups, family structure, income levels, occupations), which in turn will widen the appeal for visitors. To ensure that artists, small independant businesses, retailers and restaurants have a proeminent place, affordability is going to be key.
I really agree with this person. Pay attention to the architecture. Please no boring glass towers. Use timber (as was previously suggested), use brick, investigate new materials and new technologies to make the space as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. Pay attention to who will use the place: it should appeal to a wide range of residents (age groups, family structure, income levels, occupations), which in turn will widen the appeal for visitors. To ensure that artists, small independant businesses, retailers and restaurants have a proeminent place, affordability is going to be key.
Supported a comment by Kay Barley on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Kay Barley
CF - Please, no more repetitive and bland retail, I don't want to see any excessive McDonalds or chain stores. That does not make a district vibrant or create life past 5pm, try to think outside of the box for retail and showcase how a large commercial district doesn't have to feel all that commercial at all. Be a leader here, where Toronto has more local fashion, culture, restaurants and experiences that make us proud and excited to live here. A way to infuse this spirit is to make commercial rents deeply affordable for creative entrepreneurs.
Also a word on the public realm. Please ensure the central square isn't the only focus. A stage and some seating does not feel exciting or world-class to me. Think of vibrant cities around the world like Times Square, shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Covent Garden or Piccadilly Circus in London, these squares have a POP element with cool lighting where people are attracted to coming at nighttime to see neon lights, vibrant screens and glowing public art. Try to make something signature for Toronto, the kind of thing that is original but imposes a signature mark on our overall urban appeal. Perhaps the alleyway retail streets can have these neon lighting in signage, or string lighting to make them feel warm and appealing to walk around at. I would like to feel inspired to come to East Harbour - Simply a few glass towers and a square is just not enough. Be bold here
CF - Please, no more repetitive and bland retail, I don't want to see any excessive McDonalds or chain stores. That does not make a district vibrant or create life past 5pm, try to think outside of the box for retail and showcase how a large commercial district doesn't have to feel all that commercial at all. Be a leader here, where Toronto has more local fashion, culture, restaurants and experiences that make us proud and excited to live here. A way to infuse this spirit is to make commercial rents deeply affordable for creative entrepreneurs.
Also a word on the public realm. Please ensure the central square isn't the only focus. A stage and some seating does not feel exciting or world-class to me. Think of vibrant cities around the world like Times Square, shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Covent Garden or Piccadilly Circus in London, these squares have a POP element with cool lighting where people are attracted to coming at nighttime to see neon lights, vibrant screens and glowing public art. Try to make something signature for Toronto, the kind of thing that is original but imposes a signature mark on our overall urban appeal. Perhaps the alleyway retail streets can have these neon lighting in signage, or string lighting to make them feel warm and appealing to walk around at. I would like to feel inspired to come to East Harbour - Simply a few glass towers and a square is just not enough. Be bold here
Supported a comment by mike gohl on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
mike gohl
I agree. No more ugly bland glass towers in East Harbour! I would also like to see lumber, wood, timber and make Canada a known place for this kind of architecture as well as exploring those kinds of materials you suggested!
I agree. No more ugly bland glass towers in East Harbour! I would also like to see lumber, wood, timber and make Canada a known place for this kind of architecture as well as exploring those kinds of materials you suggested!
Supported a comment by Jason Self on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Jason Self
Ensure the built form respects the vernacular of the immediate area. Don't build generic condos with glass spandral, instead use brick and other 'home' elements. The public realm is key as is a zero carbon footprint
Ensure the built form respects the vernacular of the immediate area. Don't build generic condos with glass spandral, instead use brick and other 'home' elements. The public realm is key as is a zero carbon footprint
Supported a comment by Gene B on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Gene B
This area is very suitable for development, but what you propose is a forest of tall buildings. It doesn´t look promising or inviting at all. How are you going to create a homey feeling and ensure it fits in the neighborhood?
This area is very suitable for development, but what you propose is a forest of tall buildings. It doesn´t look promising or inviting at all. How are you going to create a homey feeling and ensure it fits in the neighborhood?
Supported a comment by Momola issa on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Momola issa
I'd like to see more 'offbeat' shops and eccentricity in East Harbour too.
I'm genuinely so tired and fed up with the cookie-cutter Rexall pharmacies, weed stores and overall dreariness all over Downtown Toronto! Liberty village, City place, Yonge Street...it's all too generic with the same boring chain restaurants and the same soul sucking architecture.
I don't want to see steakhouses and boston pizza's in East Harbour, a truly 'world-class' neighbourhood has a wow-factor where retail and vibes are hip and different.
I'd like to see more 'offbeat' shops and eccentricity in East Harbour too.
I'm genuinely so tired and fed up with the cookie-cutter Rexall pharmacies, weed stores and overall dreariness all over Downtown Toronto! Liberty village, City place, Yonge Street...it's all too generic with the same boring chain restaurants and the same soul sucking architecture.
I don't want to see steakhouses and boston pizza's in East Harbour, a truly 'world-class' neighbourhood has a wow-factor where retail and vibes are hip and different.
Supported a comment by Momola issa on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Momola issa
Heritage is important and this structure was always so striking when driving past it. Sad to see it go, because of greed.
Heritage is important and this structure was always so striking when driving past it. Sad to see it go, because of greed.
Supported a comment by Momola issa on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Momola issa
Agreed Jason.
Agreed Jason.
Supported a comment by Jason Paris on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Jason Paris
Saving the Unilever building to ground the site to its history. It can be done, despite what CF are trying to argue.
Saving the Unilever building to ground the site to its history. It can be done, despite what CF are trying to argue.
Supported a comment by Parker Loche on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Parker Loche
I'd also like to see TO break out of this distinct business flair and be more cultural and artistic. This is what fascinates people and makes people excited about cities. Not buildings and fast food joints...
I'd also like to see TO break out of this distinct business flair and be more cultural and artistic. This is what fascinates people and makes people excited about cities. Not buildings and fast food joints...
Supported a comment by Momola issa on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Momola issa
This is going to be a major district where people will live work and travel through. Think of how you can think of East Harbour as a destination worth visiting rather than just an interchange or junction. I can tell you right now that people in my age group (late teens - early 20s) will be bored out of our minds if this is a district that shuts down past midnight. People my age want to take cool photos for instagram at cool art exhibits and cool buildings. Yonge-Dundas square is okay but you guys can do better, aim to make a 'cooler times square' if that is even possible. If East Harbour isn't a cultural destination and is appealing enough, there isn't another site in Toronto that has a chance to really showcase what Toronto's true identity is. I mean for example is incorporating unique restaurants in spaces like buildings with downtown views, or on rooftops even. After this covid bullshit ends (pardon my French) I want a place where I can let myself go, walking around Yonge Street or Bloor west and sitting on a patio can get repetitive...We have so many talented artists, musicians, designers etc. who have left Toronto because they are young artist who cannot afford rents. All of these shiny new condos are replacing all of the amazing arts collectives. Be the district that proves me wrong about staying here.
This is going to be a major district where people will live work and travel through. Think of how you can think of East Harbour as a destination worth visiting rather than just an interchange or junction. I can tell you right now that people in my age group (late teens - early 20s) will be bored out of our minds if this is a district that shuts down past midnight. People my age want to take cool photos for instagram at cool art exhibits and cool buildings. Yonge-Dundas square is okay but you guys can do better, aim to make a 'cooler times square' if that is even possible. If East Harbour isn't a cultural destination and is appealing enough, there isn't another site in Toronto that has a chance to really showcase what Toronto's true identity is. I mean for example is incorporating unique restaurants in spaces like buildings with downtown views, or on rooftops even. After this covid bullshit ends (pardon my French) I want a place where I can let myself go, walking around Yonge Street or Bloor west and sitting on a patio can get repetitive...We have so many talented artists, musicians, designers etc. who have left Toronto because they are young artist who cannot afford rents. All of these shiny new condos are replacing all of the amazing arts collectives. Be the district that proves me wrong about staying here.
Supported a comment by Parker Loche on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Parker Loche
Be an exciting and forward thinking centre. Focus on new, innovative & exciting industries. Particularly the creative industries & media. Everybody thinks about how a new district needs to 'fit in' to an existing context or site. What you should be thinking about when planning for this site is how it doesn't belong. Those kinds of city within a city districts are what shifts a city's culture, identity, and workforce, not the kind that blends in and feels like any other financial district in Toronto.
Be an exciting and forward thinking centre. Focus on new, innovative & exciting industries. Particularly the creative industries & media. Everybody thinks about how a new district needs to 'fit in' to an existing context or site. What you should be thinking about when planning for this site is how it doesn't belong. Those kinds of city within a city districts are what shifts a city's culture, identity, and workforce, not the kind that blends in and feels like any other financial district in Toronto.
Supported a comment by Leslie Fernster on
Engage East Harbour
1 month, 1 week ago
Leslie Fernster
I'd like to see European-style streets with performers and cultural events, food trucks, places for kids & teens and pretty, striking architecture with different materials. No more glass rectangles with ugly balconies, tired of seeing this uninspiring design of residential buildings.
I'd like to see European-style streets with performers and cultural events, food trucks, places for kids & teens and pretty, striking architecture with different materials. No more glass rectangles with ugly balconies, tired of seeing this uninspiring design of residential buildings.
Supported a comment by Trevor McLeod on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Trevor McLeod
sustainability standards the units will adhere to
sustainability standards the units will adhere to
Supported a comment by Aisling N on
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1 month, 1 week ago
Aisling N
Scale. When you look at world class cities, they have planned their cities to respect the scale and natural world so that residential spaces blend and are not fighting against the space. We missed this opportunity when we redeveloped the lake front near Park Lawn with sky high towers on the the lake that block the sky high towers behind them. We have an opportunity here to reimagine this. Having 20+ floor towers on the bank of a river or lakefront is an irreversible decision that will affect our communities for generations. And there is no argument to be made for creating housing that we need when these units will likely go for close to a million and only $5M is being spent on affordable housing that is all offsite. Let’s envision a right-sized scale community with beautiful green space that will blend into the Portland’s and not overshadow them. We have learned so much about balance in the past two years and how people want to live and spend their time, let’s use that to design our future and not use planning practices that only perpetuate density and put the value on efficiency over joy.
Scale. When you look at world class cities, they have planned their cities to respect the scale and natural world so that residential spaces blend and are not fighting against the space. We missed this opportunity when we redeveloped the lake front near Park Lawn with sky high towers on the the lake that block the sky high towers behind them. We have an opportunity here to reimagine this. Having 20+ floor towers on the bank of a river or lakefront is an irreversible decision that will affect our communities for generations. And there is no argument to be made for creating housing that we need when these units will likely go for close to a million and only $5M is being spent on affordable housing that is all offsite. Let’s envision a right-sized scale community with beautiful green space that will blend into the Portland’s and not overshadow them. We have learned so much about balance in the past two years and how people want to live and spend their time, let’s use that to design our future and not use planning practices that only perpetuate density and put the value on efficiency over joy.
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Hailey Barnes
Thinking culturally about East Harbour. Neighbourhoods that draw the most people are also the most artsy. Kensington cool-factor, Queen west galleries and distillery architecture for example. East Harbour mindset needs to shift from a blank canvas of towers to a filled canvas of art. This is what we want in the east-end....ART, art, art!
Thinking culturally about East Harbour. Neighbourhoods that draw the most people are also the most artsy. Kensington cool-factor, Queen west galleries and distillery architecture for example. East Harbour mindset needs to shift from a blank canvas of towers to a filled canvas of art. This is what we want in the east-end....ART, art, art!
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1 month, 1 week ago
Paul Filipopoulos
Spend the money for stabilization of the structures. Concentrate on this with focus. Cobble stones is an amazing old school idea that ALC can do great the more money put in the more circulating the area and surrounding it. The potential for this area is nuts. Build it with pride not just greed lol. I believe italians do this very well.
Spend the money for stabilization of the structures. Concentrate on this with focus. Cobble stones is an amazing old school idea that ALC can do great the more money put in the more circulating the area and surrounding it. The potential for this area is nuts. Build it with pride not just greed lol. I believe italians do this very well.
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1 month, 1 week ago
Tony Whitaker
65 storey residential towers exist at Yonge and Bloor and close to Scotiabank Arena etc. Not appropriate for East Harbour. If residential is approved, a maximum height of 25 storeys should be the number. This would be consistent with the surrounding area (West Don Lands condos) and even lower heights on Broadview Avenue up to Queen St.
65 storey residential towers exist at Yonge and Bloor and close to Scotiabank Arena etc. Not appropriate for East Harbour. If residential is approved, a maximum height of 25 storeys should be the number. This would be consistent with the surrounding area (West Don Lands condos) and even lower heights on Broadview Avenue up to Queen St.
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Height Restriction. This is a quiet low lying neighbourhood. These Towers are much higher then anything else around. This is troublesome.
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1. Are there any changes to the previous Street Network plan. One key part of that plan was to have some of the smaller streets be vehicle-free. Does your reference to "pedestrian-accessible open spaces" include these? There don't seem to be any cycling spaces on Streets A-D. How will you design these streets with a Vision Zero lens and safe spaces for all users? 2. With regards to the Transit Hub does Metrolinx have any estimates of future traffic, especially with regards to the idea of the hub operating as a "Union Station to the East". 3. Is there a plan to encourage transit use prior to the completion of the Ontario Line and the Broadview Streetcar extension or is the development only proceeding after those projects are in place. 4. One of the rationales offered for keeping the Soap Factory in place was the amount of material (eg. concrete and steel) that would be re-used. Do you have any plan to account for the increased GHG emissions that will be generated by building fully new buildings? 5. The Toronto Green Standards Checklist indicates the buildings will meet Tier 1. I didn't see any plan to achieve higher environmental standards beyond the minimum Toronto require, such as LEED? I'm hoping I missed that; if not, that would be very disappointing. 6. Is the only addition affordable housing your $5M contribution to offsite housing?