Tag Archives: development

CRBA agenda hijacked by streetcar problems

A local streetcar crisis overshadowed the agenda at the Corktown Residents’ and Business Association (CRBA) monthly meeting Nov. 1. Partway through the question period, Jason Mednick—a resident of the King/Sumach area (who would not disclose his name to The Bulletin ...

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Can Sec. 37 streetscape improvements be maintained?

Siobhan Geary — St. Lawrence residents worked towards preserving local heritage while making the most of incoming developments at the September 28th St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) meeting. SLNA Pres. Suzanne Kavanagh urged members to attend upcoming Ontario Municipal Board ...

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Corktown buildings win heritage designation ahead of redevelopment proposal

Dennis Hanagan— Several early 1900 buildings on a block in Corktown are being slated for heritage designation. At the same time a developer wants to build on that same block. The block is bounded by Queen, Ontario St., Richmond and ...

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Queen-Berkeley tower gets council’s thumbs down

Dennis Hanagan— Toronto community council agreed with city planners at its October meeting that a 25-storey tower proposed for the southwest corner of Queen E. and Berkeley St. is a bad idea. Council refused to approve a request to amend ...

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New Bay office tower raises Esplanade traffic worry

Dennis Hanagan— Toronto community council approved at its October meeting a zoning amendment that would set the stage for a 53-storey office building between Bay and Yonge streets south of Front. At the same time it asked for a traffic ...

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Ryerson student flays OMB over Elm St. tower plan

Dennis Hanagan— A Ryerson urban planning student got his wish at Toronto community council in October when he said it was his responsibility to oppose an 80-storey tower proposed for Elm St. just west of Yonge. “It’s my duty to ...

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November community council to consider River-Labatt condo

Dennis Hanagan— Toronto community council decided at its October meeting to defer making a decision for a month about a condo tower proposed for River St. and Labatt Ave. Applicant MAVI Developments Inc. is seeking amendments to the city’s Official ...

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Downtown groups wanted more say on Yonge tower

Dennis Hanagan– Community council approved a revised proposal for a Downtown condo tower, but reps from nearby residents group said they didn’t get a chance to voice their opinion on the revision. In April, Council approved a 44-storey tower by ...

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Condo tower intrudes on St. Mike’s helicopter path

Dennis Hanagan– A developer has gone to the OMB with a 46-storey, mixed use condo tower proposed for Church and Dundas even though Toronto city planners say it’s in the way of the flight path to St. Michael’s Hospital. “The ...

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First Gulf at CRBA Nov. 3

The next meeting of the Corktown Residents & Business Association will be held on Nov. 3 at the Little Trinity Church Annex, 403 King St. E., from 7 to 9 p.m. Representatives from First Gulf developments will share an update ...

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