[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for April 14, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos).

Wonderland Road Widening (by request of haljackey):
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wonderland4.jpg)

Nuvo Condos (for the record, I think these look pretty sweet):
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo3.jpg)

Goodwill:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill2.jpg)

Renaissance Phase II:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren2.jpg)

Medallion (Old East):
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med4.jpg)

And lastly (for today), the new water resevoir plant on Highbury Rd South.
This project has been a pretty big one, and is a big part of getting development south of the 401.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/water-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/water.jpg)

[MolsonExport]

Great. where is Nuvo situated?

[manny_santos]

Great. where is Nuvo situated?

Nuvo is on or near Proudfoot lane.

[ForestryW]

Nuvo is great. If only it was located along a downtown street.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Great. where is Nuvo situated?

It's off of Sugarcreek Trail, which itself is off of Proudfoot Lane.

Map: http://goo.gl/maps/0bA5

[MolsonExport]

^ah ha. Thought I saw something new through the trees whilst driving along riverside (my favorite ride into downtown) the other day.

[Simpseatles]

along riverside (my favorite ride into downtown) the other day.

Mine too!:yes:I especially like when you come down that last little slope where it turns into 4 lanes near downtown.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for April 18, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

PenEquity Power Centre on Dingman Drive (showing the old sign from Google Street View, and the new sign that I took a photo of today):
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dingman-1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dingman-1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dingman-2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dingman-2.jpg)

Parking Garage for New St. Joseph's Mental Hospital Complex:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stj-parking4.jpg)

New Structure on Victoria Hospital Campus (not sure if this is a parking garage or another building. Can anybody weigh in on this?)
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/victoria1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/victoria1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/victoria2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/victoria2.jpg)

Renaissance Phase II:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren4.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren6.jpg)

431 Richmond St:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers2.jpg)

637 Dundas St:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas3.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[Pimpmasterdac]

Nice pics Kokkei :cheers:

The Victoria Hospital project is another parking garage. It's severely behind schedule, to the point the hospital is begging ~300 people to give up their parking passes.

[haljackey]

Oh wow the twin's goona start to rise soon!

Looks like you had a fun time grabbing pics around the city.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Nice pics Kokkei :cheers:

The Victoria Hospital project is another parking garage. It's severely behind schedule, to the point the hospital is begging ~300 people to give up their parking passes.

But what about that sign beside the parking garage. Is that another building that will be built once the parking garage is finished?

[Pimpmasterdac]

:previous:

Its the Grace Donnelly Pavillion that's already been built on the north side on Baseline. The existing parking garage now connects to it. While the external structure has finished years ago, they're still finishing the inside for specific medical uses.

Back around 2004 the new parking garage area was suppose to be a major add-on in the new Shriners hospital. However Montreal launched a major PR blitz and it remains in Montreal.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for May 5, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

The parking garages at St. Joe's Parkwood Campus and Victoria continue to rise:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/hospital-1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/hospital-1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/hospital-2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/hospital-2.jpg)

Goodwill is coming along nicely:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill4.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill5.jpg)

Renaissance Phase II:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren8.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren9.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren10-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren10.jpg)

Medallion Developments:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med6.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med7.jpg)

431 Richmond St:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers4.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[ForestryW]

Wow, fantastic updates!

431 Richmond is coming along fast. It was just over a week ago that I saw it and it was still just at foundation level.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for June 10, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

With the Goodwill's exterior almost complete, all we need to do now is get rid of that ugly billboard right in front of it.
You can also see the reconstruction of Horton St. in the first photo.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill6.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill8.jpg)

Renaissance Phase II:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren11-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren11.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren12-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren12.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren13-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren13.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren14-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren14.jpg)

And Simpseatles, I took a close up of the green roof on the first building to show you they actually did go through with the renderings.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren15-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren15.jpg)

431 Richmond St:
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers6.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers8.jpg)

Medallion's Old East development is one story away from finishing their first tower's base! Then there will be 15 more stories to go!
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med12-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med12.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med13-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med13.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med14-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med14.jpg)

And they're finally adding windows to the first level! When I went by they had two windows installed, and all the windows on the bottom level were on site and are probably installed at this point.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med15-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med15.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med16-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med16.jpg)

Lastly I decided to venture out to the new "Innovation Industrial Park" at VMP and the 401. I don't know when the first building is going to start construction, but this development interests me a lot, as it is bordering the 401.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov4.jpg)

Also, you can see there are plans to eliminate Old Victoria's jog at Bradley. In the second photo, you can see grading and fire hydrants already complete.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov6.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[MolsonExport]

Great work with the updates.

[K85]

Can't wait for the Medallion to finish up :D

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for July 5, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

The first stop on today's tour is in historic Wortley Village. At 162 Wortley Rd, a new building is being built. A rendering has been attached, and looks like a promising project. Needless to say, I will be following it very closely.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley4.jpg)

Next is "Phase II" of the Renaissance development at York and Ridout. The second story's exterior is almost complete, as work on the third floor starts.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren16-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren16.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren17-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren17.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren18-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren18.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren19-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren19.jpg)

At 431 Richmond, future home to Shoppers Drug Mart and offices, progress continues on the walls. Soon we will be seeing windows and masonry work taking place.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers9.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers10-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers10.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers11-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers11.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers12-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers12.jpg)

Taking King St. out of downtown will lead us to Medallion Developments' Old East project. The first story of the 15-floor "tower" is now being worked on. Also balcony doors are now installed on the first level. You can also see windows ready to be installed for the second floor. And notice the blue tape between the first and second story? I'm assuming that's for cladding?
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med17-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med17.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med18-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med18.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med19-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med19.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med20-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med20.jpg)

Steps away is 637 Dundas St. where a 3-fl/9-fl development is taking place. The part facing Dundas (3 floors), is well under way. The bottom section of the crane is in place, and has been for a few days.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas4.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas6.jpg)

Simpseatles suggested I take some photos of the new Ivey Expansion at UWO. On the way there, I decided to stop by Piccadilly Park and take some photos of the new enhancements.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic4.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/pic5.jpg)

After that brief stop, we have now arrived at the new Ivey Expansion at UWO on Western Road. Looks like a welcome addition to UWO's campus.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ivey4.jpg)

Last on our stop, also suggested by Simpseatles, is the new Stoney Creek Community Centre on Sunningdale Rd. I must say that this building really impressed me and turned out just like the renders.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/stoney3.jpg)

On a side note, when I was on Sunningdale Rd, on my way to the community centre, between Richmond and Adelaide, I captured this shot of downtown. With a better camera, this would be a great location for skyline shots.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[MolsonExport]

^thanks for the updates!

[haljackey]

Great updates.

Are both Old East Projects under construction now right? Looks like we gotta get this updated again: http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?cityID=61 (old east II is proposed). Also, some drawings wouldn't hurt.



With a better camera, this would be a great location for skyline shots.



SLR Cameras are amazing, but they are amazingly expensive. You might see the occasional deal pop up online or on Boxing Day, but they require a lot of 'training' to take good pictures compared to a point-n-shoot.

I once tried to take a panorama of the skyline on Sunningdale, but my point-n-shoot won't let me zoom in while doing so. :P

[Simpseatles]

Wow! Great updates

I really like the Ivey Expansion and the Stoney Creek Community Centre. We really need a community centre like that in East London.:(

I also love how you can see the skyline from North London. I once heard a developer that was building subdivisions around Sunningdale claim that people enjoyed that the homes were relatively close to downtown! I wonder if they just saw the skyline and assumed they were living closer than someplace on the outskirts where the skyline isn't visible!

[K85]

For pano's, use Kolor Autopano Giga 2.5

Best damned program I've ever used for it!

[Snark]

The differences in the second Tricar tower can already be seen.

[ForestryW]

The only differences I see are smaller windows and pre-cast panels...both of which scare me. But we'll see how it turns out. If it's basically a mirror of the first tower then it isn't terrible.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for September 10, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

The future home of Shoppers Drug Mart is becoming one of the most attractive low-rise commercial buildings in downtown, in my opinion! Can't wait to step foot inside!
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers13-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers13.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers14-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers14.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers15-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers15.jpg)

Heading south on Richmond, will take us to a semi-controversial project: The Youth Opportunities Unlimited development. You can see the office space on the newly created fourth floor.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/youth1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/youth1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/youth2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/youth2.jpg)

"Phase II" of the Renaissance development at York and Ridout is next. They are building the fifth story now, which will be the last floor before the apartments start to rise. I'm really hoping these squares will be replaced by windows like in Phase I...
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren23-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren23.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren24-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren24.jpg)

Just over the tracks on Horton, you can see the new Goodwill is now open! I went inside and took some photos, which you can find here (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=5407233#post5407233). In this thread, I'm just going to show you exterior shots.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill9.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill10-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill10.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill11-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill11.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill12-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/goodwill12.jpg)

637 Dundas St. is coming along, with both the 3 floor and 9 floor sections rising. First two photos are from Marshall St, and the third from Dundas.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas8.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas9.jpg)

Work has begun on the 16th floor of Phase I of Medallion's Crown on King. Excluding the 16th floor, 8 stories to go!! :)
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med26-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med26.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med27-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med27.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med28-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med28.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med29-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med29.jpg)

And here are a few shots of The Crown on King from a distance. They were taken from Elizabeth/Lyle & Dundas; Dundas & Hewitt; and from the corner of the TD Canada Trust parking lot.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med30-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med30.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med31-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med31.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med32-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med32.jpg)

And finally, just wanted to share a photo I took from Hewitt St, towards downtown. :)
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline2.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[MolsonExport]

thanks for the comprehensive updates. great shots.

Even Shoppers Dog Fart looks quite good.

[Snark]

Construction Updates for September 10, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

The future home of Shoppers Drug Mart is becoming one of the most attractive low-rise commercial buildings in downtown, in my opinion

A rare case of the building looking much better than the rendering used to sell it. An excellent and appropriately sized addition to the streetscape.

Heading south on Richmond, will take us to a semi-controversial project: The Youth Opportunities Unlimited development. You can see the office space on the newly created fourth floor.

Controversy now, mostly artificial in nature generated by the Freep. Although there is clearly poor project management going on here, once complete and time passes, it will be seen a a gem of a restoration and a great thing.

"Phase II" of the Renaissance development at York and Ridout is next. They are building the fifth story now, which will be the last floor before the apartments start to rise. I'm really hoping these squares will be replaced by windows like in Phase I...

They will. A key thing to note here is the existing adjacent building. This building, like almost every other building on this entire block has seen improvements and in some cases multi-million dollar upgrades, and the one beyond help torn down. It's a textbook example of how a major project can inject life into an entire neighbourhood.

Just over the tracks on Horton, you can see the new Goodwill is now open!

Once again, a slow but steady improvement to this whole area. Think of how this area looked 7 to 10 years ago.

637 Dundas St. is coming along, with both the 3 floor and 9 floor sections rising. First two photos are from Marshall St, and the third from Dundas.

These pics give a great visualization of how this is a substantial development that will make a difference to the streetscape here. An important first step.

Work has begun on the 16th floor of Phase I of Medallion's Crown on King. Excluding the 16th floor, 8 stories to go!! :)

The grand experiment on the home stretch...


All in all, a lot of good news stories here. Not everything going on in the city is bad, and the glass is half full more often than some believe.

[Simpseatles]

Excellent set of updates!

I think the Shoppers Drug Mart Building is coming along nicely. It's just so awesome to see this one almost finished now, because it seems like yesterday when I first heard about it. It got built so fast!

The Y.O.U. building is a pleasant surprise! Haven't seen too much of this type of restoration in the city. I agree with what Snark said, the Free Press blew the money probelm out of proportion.

Unfortunately the Ren II looks hideous right now. But I know it will get better! Too bad the podium couldn't be more glassy. I am actually starting to like the Ren. towers more and more though.

The new Goodwill building looks so nice, crisp, clean, and modern. What a great project!

I don't really have anything to say about 637 Dundas. I'm in the dark about what it will turn out like (other than a crummy black and white render), so I guess that makes it interesting!

And of course there's the Crown On King. It was looking huge from the Western Fair yesterday, and I'm sure it turned a few heads. Those were some of the best pictures I've seen of it, and I can now rest assured that it'll turn out pretty good. I'm actually liking the glass now!

Way to go Kokkei, and way to go London. We've got some great projects on the go!:banana:

[bolognium]

Dunno if you were planning to keep this as a personal thread, Kokkei, or if you meant for it to be Local London's general photo updates topic. Hopefully it's the latter because if not I'd feel like a dink for posting these:

The Marlboro on King and Colborne had new windows installed recently. To my knowledge, this place was vacant following a fire on one of the upper floors. Hopefully the owner continues to renovate.
http://i.imgur.com/CcS22s.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/CcS22.jpg)

The two duplexes on Dundas near Ontario are still being worked on. I'm a little disappointed with the direction the construction seems to be heading, but absolutely anything is an improvement over the dives these buildings used to be. It'll be interesting to see how these turn out.
http://i.imgur.com/7XMHws.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/7XMHw.jpg)

The parkade next to my building is almost completely gone. It's neat that the apartments in the back of those Richmond buildings will have some sun and a view for the foreseeable future.
http://i.imgur.com/512XKs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/512XK.jpg)

[Highinthesky]

The CASO Station in St Thomas had its grand opening last night and the local Chamber of Commerce had their monthly business after 5 event at it which gave me the opportunity to take some pictures of the finished product.

http://i56.tinypic.com/14dleds.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/6pba5w.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/24d4spy.jpg

Authentic to the era
http://i51.tinypic.com/2u4h20n.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2myrp4z.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/jj5o44.jpg

[Kokkei Mizu]

Yeah they've been doing amazing things to that station! That's a perfect example of where, if you ask the government for money, they will pay out. If you don't ask, you shouldn't complain *cough*London*cough*.

And bolognium, it's all good. This thread is for everyone! But I must ask, where is that parkade?! And do you know why it's being torn down? Is something taking its place? :)

[bolognium]

What a wonderful restoration. Thanks for the pictures, Highinthesky.

Kokkei, that parkade is in the centre of the Dundas/Richmond/Queens/Clarence block right behind the London Music Hall. Unfortunately I believe it is being demolished due to structural problems. I'm fairly certain that the only thing that will be replacing it is a surface parking lot. On the bright side all of the apartments facing that parkade will now have some sun and a decent view, heh.

[Symz]

Wow, what a nice restoration, very nice building, I like the interior alot.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Construction Updates for October 10, 2011 (Click on the thumbnails for larger photos)

The new St. Joseph's Mental Hospital at Commissioners and Wellington is starting construction as the crane has been raised in the last week or so. Also, the parking garage is finished, and it doesn't look too bad compared to most parking garages. Finally, it looks like a main entrance will be constructed at Wellington and Waterman Ave (the corner with Crabby Joe's), so I'm guessing it will be a new location for stoplights. That'll help the traffic in the area :P
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph1-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph1.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph2-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph2.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/st-joseph3.jpg)

Next is the 3-story mixed-use building going up in Wortley Village. Right now it is at ground level. It'll be nice to see this one completed.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley8.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/wortley9.jpg)

Heading up Riverside Dr. to Beaverbrook Ave, we will find Nuvo Condos. I haven't reported on this project since the spring, so a lot of progress has been made.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo4.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo5-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo5.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo6-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/nuvo6.jpg)

The first floor of apartments at Phase II of the Renaissance can be seen now. The balconies are clearly defined. Also the windows on the first floor have been installed. They are considerably smaller than Phase I's storefronts.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren25-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren25.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren26-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren26.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren27-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren27.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren28-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/ren28.jpg)

Shoppers Drug Mart now has signage as some people have mentioned on here. Also the scaffolding has been removed from Richmond St, giving a nice view of the front of the building. This is definitely a gem of London! The last photo shows inside the building.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers16-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers16.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers17-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers17.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers18-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers18.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers19-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers19.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers20-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/shoppers20.jpg)

Medallion's Crown on King continues to rise.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med33-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med33.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med34-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med34.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med35-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med35.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med36-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med36.jpg)

And it looks like Phase II might be starting sooner than people may think?
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med37-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med37.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med38-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/med38.jpg)

637 Dundas St. is starting to take form. First two photos are from Marshall St, and the third from Dundas.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas10-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas10.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas11-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas11.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas12-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/dundas12.jpg)

And I took a drive over to Innovation Park. Phase I (between Bradley and Hamilton) has been under considerable construction recently. A lot of earth is being moved, making me think that factories are about to be built. There are already a few factories in the park near the north end.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov7-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov7.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov8-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov8.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov9-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov9.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov10-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/innov10.jpg)

And lastly, here's two photos taken of the London skyline from Wortley and Horton. The fall colours are in full swing. And if you look closely, you can see Phase II of the Renaissance peek through the trees.
http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline3-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline3.jpg) http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline4-sm.jpg (http://www.commutebyrail.org/stuff/london/skyline4.jpg)

If there is a certain construction project you'd like me to get a picture of, let me know.

[MolsonExport]

Your updates are always great.

[manny_santos]

I'd like to see work on the Sarnia Road bridge. I drove by there last night but was too dark to see much of anything, except that it looks like the deck on the east end looks pretty much complete.

[haljackey]

Very cool!

Perhaps you could let us know the next time you do one of these? I'm sure a few of us could get together to view the ongoing progress in this city.

I'd like to see work on the Sarnia Road bridge. I drove by there last night but was too dark to see much of anything, except that it looks like the deck on the east end looks pretty much complete.

There's a few photos showing the progress here: http://www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Road_Construction/Construction_Administration/Sarnia_Rd_Info_Page.htm

[bolognium]

Anyone think the downtown population can sustain a 24hr Shoppers?

Right now the Mac's at Wellington/Dundas is the go-to with its half decent selection and 24hr Subway. It'd be nice to see some competition between the Shoppers and Mac's for best late-night store.

[MrSlippery519]

^^ I do and with the population downtown continuing to rise it will have no problem at all.

The downtown also needs something like that to attract more people to live there.

[MolsonExport]

A Shoppers Dog Fart with an expanded line of grocery items would sustain 24 hours. We had plenty of them 24 hour places (under the name of Pharma-Pricks) in Montreal.

[QuantumLeap]

I don't think Shoppers does 24 hrs anymore.

[bolognium]

I'm still salivating at the thought of a 24hr Shoppers down here, but I'll be very surprised if it actually happens. I know all my friends and neighbours are crossing their fingers for a 24hr store so there's definitely some anecdotal demand for it. I suppose I should just be happy Shoppers has decided to expand their downtown store in the first place.

The Shoppers by my mom's house is at the fairly busy intersection of Oxford/Adelaide and it's only open until 10pm. On the other hand, that area is serviced well with three major grocery stores within walking distance. I'm hoping that with the lack of any direct competition downtown this Shoppers will take a chance on the 24hr format.

[Symz]

A Shoppers Dog Fart with an expanded line of grocery items would sustain 24 hours. We had plenty of them 24 hour places (under the name of Pharma-Pricks) in Montreal.

My favourite in Montreal was Couche Tarde (Mac's). Doesn't that translate into 'sleep late'?? lol

[Kokkei Mizu]

My favourite in Montreal was Couche Tarde (Mac's). Doesn't that translate into 'sleep late'?? lol

No. It means night owl, which is the logo used for Mac's variety stores.

[MolsonExport]

My favourite in Montreal was Couche Tarde (Mac's). Doesn't that translate into 'sleep late'?? lol

people would call it the couch turd.

literally, it means sleep late.

[Pimpmasterdac]

I don't think Shoppers does 24 hrs anymore.

Wellington & Commissioners Shoppers is 24 hours!

The downtown one should be real nice when its finally done.

[bolognium]

I think the Huron and Adelaide location is also 24 hours but it's been a while since I was last there.

[BIGGUY2891]

As much as a 24 HR shoppers would be nice downtown, I doubt it will happen. There are a lot of drunk people that poor out on Richmond Row when the bars close. Shoppers probably doesn't want to deal with that. I noticed that they have installed metal security curtains/bars to go along every door and window of their new location. They wouldn't need this if they were planning a 24 HR store.

[north 42]

I don't think Shoppers does 24 hrs anymore.

We have a 24 hrs Shoppers in Windsor that's open.

[Symz]

We have a 24 hrs Shoppers in Windsor that's open.

I think there's a couple. I'm sure London has some, it just depends on if the location has high enough traffic 24hrs.

[begratto]

people would call it the couch turd.

literally, it means sleep late.

Actually, Couche-tard means something along the lines of "stays up late", not "sleep late".

"Couche tard" litterral translation is "going to bed late".

[Symz]

Actually, Couche-tard means something along the lines of "stays up late", not "sleep late".

"Couche tard" litterral translation is "going to bed late".

Oh good, so I was vaguely right when I said 'sleep late' and that it doesn't mean something like 'night owl'. I am aware that the Mac's logo is an owl, that someone else pointed out...

[Kokkei Mizu]

This mascot of a "night owl" (couche-tard in French) was inherited from the Provi-Soir/Winks chain when it was absorbed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couche-Tard

Google Translate for Couche-Tard:

http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|couche-tard

[Acajack]

This mascot of a "night owl" (couche-tard in French) was inherited from the Provi-Soir/Winks chain when it was absorbed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couche-Tard

Google Translate for Couche-Tard:

http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|couche-tard

And prior to the Couche-Tard takeover, some might recall that the Mac's (and Mac's Milk) mascot was a cat wearing a Scottish-style hat.

[Symz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couche-Tard

Google Translate for Couche-Tard:

http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|couche-tard

Ok, you win Kokkei, like I really care anyways! You get a cookie.:P I can't stand french anyways. I always thought it was a rediculous language with it's masculine and feminine possession crap. :rolleyes:

Google translates owl as - hibou and if you DON'T put the dash between couche-tarde means 'up late'. It's a slang translation really, instead of a literal one.

Besoin de sac?

[Symz]

And prior to the Couche-Tard takeover, some might recall that the Mac's (and Mac's Milk) mascot was a cat wearing a Scottish-style hat.

Yes I remember the cat with the hat. That was back when Beckers was around!

[MolsonExport]

scottish hat was a "mac"

[Acajack]

scottish hat was a "mac"

Thanks! I was actually scratching my head looking for the exact name.

[Acajack]

Ok, you win Kokkei, like I really care anyways! You get a cookie.:P I can't stand french anyways. I always thought it was a rediculous language with it's masculine and feminine possession crap. :rolleyes:



Ah yes... French is so ridiculous with its masculine and feminine. Just like... a whole bunch of other languages! :koko:

[MolsonExport]

Haha. take a look. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grammatical_cases; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_gender

French is far more of a regular language than English (French is my second language...a bit rusty, but can read it like a native, and get along quite well conversationally. I speak some German...here you have masc/fem/neuter as well as four grammatical cases [nominativ, dativ, accusativ and gennitiv)

[Symz]

Ah yes... French is so ridiculous with its masculine and feminine. Just like... a whole bunch of other languages! :koko:

in school you memorize things like

La maison
Le cahier

in english it is

house
book

then you can transfer the posession by adding the pronoun.

I just looked up a random site on basic french tutorial and one section was labeled like this.

PRONUNCIATION / LA PRONONCIATION

le = masculine
la = feminine

see how in english it's just PRONUNCIATION, there is no sexual denotation attached to the base word. If you don't see my point then I can't help ya.


Anyhoo, how's the Crown on King going? That building looks to be fairly big!

[Kokkei Mizu]

Well I won't be able to do photo updates for a while. I am moving to Edmonton... I will be coming back to visit once in a while, and I'll likely be checking out the projects at that time, but don't hold your breath! I would really love to see somebody else go around and take pictures and post them here though!

It has been fun. I'll still be checking the forum regularly! :)

[Symz]

Well I won't be able to do photo updates for a while. I am moving to Edmonton... I will be coming back to visit once in a while, and I'll likely be checking out the projects at that time, but don't hold your breath! I would really love to see somebody else go around and take pictures and post them here though!

It has been fun. I'll still be checking the forum regularly! :)

Aww man, you had really great photo updates! Although I don't live in London your updates were a pleasure to check out.

Does this mean we'll see you in the Edmonton forum doing updates?

[That_Chris]

Hi Guys. New to the forums, just thought I'd pop in and say hey.

Also, I took this today of the YOU renovation. Looks like the wood's coming down.

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=43657eb79e&view=att&th=1333ce2fc9ed500e&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw

[Symz]

Your pic isn't working. :(

[That_Chris]

Really? I see it. Wait a sec...


Ah, I see it because I'm logged in to my e-mail, which is where I sent the pic from my camera... hm.. Give me a minute.

I take it most people just upload pics to flicker or something like that?

[That_Chris]

Ok, lets try this one more time. Come on Flickr!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6281445460/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6281445460/

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6281445460/" title="YOU by That_Chris, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6281445460_6e1e30aa0a_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="YOU"></a>

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6281445460_6e1e30aa0a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6281445460/)
YOU (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6281445460/) by That_Chris (http://www.flickr.com/people/69133561@N08/), on Flickr

If neither of these work, feel free to slap me.

[Symz]

The second photo worked!

[bolognium]

That's pretty ugly :(

[Kokkei Mizu]

Aww man, you had really great photo updates! Although I don't live in London your updates were a pleasure to check out.

Does this mean we'll see you in the Edmonton forum doing updates?

Well I didn't live in London, yet I provided the updates (I live(d) in St. Thomas!).

And I may do some photo updates of Edmonton. I'll have to get familiar with the projects over there first...

[Acajack]

in school you memorize things like

La maison
Le cahier

in english it is

house
book

then you can transfer the posession by adding the pronoun.

I just looked up a random site on basic french tutorial and one section was labeled like this.

PRONUNCIATION / LA PRONONCIATION

le = masculine
la = feminine

see how in english it's just PRONUNCIATION, there is no sexual denotation attached to the base word. If you don't see my point then I can't help ya.

!


Every language has its eccentricities that appear illogical to non-speakers, including the English language. Unless you think ''through'' being pronounced ''thru'' is obvious logic...

[Symz]

Every language has its eccentricities that appear illogical to non-speakers, including the English language. Unless you think ''through'' being pronounced ''thru'' is obvious logic...

Logically. Listen don't take it soo personally. You don't have to be a defender of all things french. So what, I don't like french. What difference is it to you? I'm done with this arguement, no I'm not giving you 'the win'. It's just I'm not going to hijack this thread any longer.

So like in the end of my last post, let's get back to buildings.

Like I said, how's the Crown on King going?? Where are they at with cladding?

[Simpseatles]

.

Like I said, how's the Crown on King going?? Where are they at with cladding?

It's starting to really look awesome, because it's such a tall, and huge building for that part of town. The cladding is around level 12 now. I know it aint what we were originally expecting from the renders, but I'll give it a chance. When the light hits it on the east side, as displayed in some of Kokkei's pictures, it looks fantastic. One question I have though, is will the beige brickwork extend all the way to the top, or will it just be the base? If so, it will look quite handsome.

Oh, and I'm sorry to hear that you're leaving Kokkei Mizu! Hope everything goes well in Edmonton though. Looks like I'll have to up my game, without your regular updates to count on!:haha:

[Symz]

Without Kokkei Mizu doing those big updates who's going to pick up the torch and keep us all posted on the progress?

[bolognium]

I try to provide occasional updates on central buildings but it's always easier to just wait for Kokkei to deliver the goods. Like Simps said, we're gonna have to up our game. Take care, Kokkei. Have a good time in Edmonton, dawg.

Regarding the YOU centre and my "pretty ugly" comment. It's doesn't look quite as terrible in person. The picture of the new white cladding against the aged brick looked really cheesy to me, but the quality is a little better than the photo lets on. Hopefully they're able to successfully tie the ground floor cladding together with the brick using a decent cornice or something.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Thanks for the wishes, everyone. I really appreciate it. I'll be back to visit here and there, and I'll be sure to check out the projects at that point. (I may be coming back in April or May of next year for a week...)

And I drove around this afternoon looking at the 3 major residential projects. I didn't take pictures because it was a crappy day.

Medallion (Crown on King) has cladding up to the 11th floor, and they are currently pouring concrete for the 19th story.

The seniors apartment on Marshall St. (also in Old East) is up to the 4th floor. You can't really see it from Dundas yet however.

And the Renaissance is up to the 7th floor (or the 2nd floor of apartments).

[MolsonExport]

Good luck in Ed. We will greatly miss your photo contributions during the interim.

[Acajack]

Logically. Listen don't take it soo personally. You don't have to be a defender of all things french. So what, I don't like french. What difference is it to you? I'm done with this arguement, no I'm not giving you 'the win'. It's just I'm not going to hijack this thread any longer.

So like in the end of my last post, let's get back to buildings.

Like I said, how's the Crown on King going?? Where are they at with cladding?

I am not the "defender of all things french (sic)", I just have a low tolerance level for ignorance! ;)

[LondONstudent]

The Shoppers is to be open till 10 pm :( (from new shoppers hire)

[QuantumLeap]

Better than current hours!

[bolognium]

True, much better than the current hours.

And if there really is demand for the 24hour format then I'm sure they could always implement it in the future.

[Simpseatles]

Well, decided to do some updates of the Old East projects today.

New seniors apartment from King:

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271307.jpg?t=1319753388

From Marshal:

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271299.jpg?t=1319753481

The Crown:

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271300.jpg?t=1319753531

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271302.jpg?t=1319753605

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271303.jpg?t=1319753646

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/PA271301.jpg?t=1319753696

http://s1141.photobucket.com/albums/n596/Simpseatles/

[Symz]

Nice update! It would be awesome to see London get another glass tower at some point.

What's the total floor height for the Crown? How soon does it top out?

I don't see anything coming down the pipeline for Windsor so I'm supporting London!

[Simpseatles]

Nice update! It would be awesome to see London get another glass tower at some point.

What's the total floor height for the Crown? How soon does it top out?

I don't see anything coming down the pipeline for Windsor so I'm supporting London!

The total floor height is 24 for the tower under construction, and 21 for the second tower. Looks like they're working on level 19 now, so we got 5 more to go still. I predict top out sometime around January, maybe. I really hope some brickwork starts going up on the west, and north side though, because right now it looks downright ugly. It looks so awesome facing King, I certainly hope they don't just cheap out on the west and north facing sides.

[Kokkei Mizu]

Well some of the west facing-side will be touching Phase II, I would think, so you won't need bricks on that section...

[That_Chris]

Darn, looks like I got beaten to the punch on some old East updates.
Oh well, here they are anyways.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6287310857_06745a292d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287310857/)
IMG-20111027-00175 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287310857/) by That_Chris (http://www.flickr.com/people/69133561@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6287831138_441016c6af_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287831138/)
IMG-20111027-00176 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287831138/) by That_Chris (http://www.flickr.com/people/69133561@N08/), on Flickr

Do we have any idea what some of the Dundas facing commercial will be yet?

[haljackey]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6287831138_441016c6af_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287831138/)
IMG-20111027-00176 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69133561@N08/6287831138/) by That_Chris (http://www.flickr.com/people/69133561@N08/), on Flickr



You can see this thing from The Superstore/Wosley Barracks on Oxfart. While impressive it sticks out like a sore thumb. Further intensification is needed.

[Whisper09]

Taken at TD Bank on 11/11/11
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz124/Whisper91/1.jpg

[Simpseatles]

^Nice, but this angle sort of worries me. First of all, I know some of the property has Dundas frontage, so I certainly hope something gets done with it. Next, since the development won't take up the whole block, perhaps even with a commercial development on Dundas, what will be done with the rest of the space? All just surface parking? Will there be underground parking? Also, since there are 3 houses facing King that are part of the block, will they be torn down, so the second tower makes a sharp meeting with Lyle, or will it just wrap around behind them? And finally, what's taking so long with the brickwork? The bottom 3 levels on the King side have been done for a while now. Maybe they are waiting for spring?

[ForestryW]

I'm curious to see how the condo development in Wortley Village is progressing. Anyone have any photos?

[bolognium]

Here's a picture of the site plan, Simps. I found it inside this (http://council.london.ca/meetings/Archives/Agendas/Planning%20Committee%20Agendas/Planning%20Committee%20Agendas%202008/2008-06-16%20Agenda/Item%2016a.pdf) pdf. As you can see, the three houses on the corner will likely be staying.

http://i.imgur.com/TVHfR.gif

[Whisper09]

I'm curious to see how the condo development in Wortley Village is progressing. Anyone have any photos?

Ill run by there tomorrow unless someone else beats me to it.

[Simpseatles]

Here's a picture of the site plan, Simps. I found it inside As you can see, the three houses on the corner will likely be staying.

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Thanks, that really clears things up for me! It's pretty much what I was expecting to see. Some surface parking, an underground parking ramp, a courtyard, and a small commercial building. Alright I guess. I hope the street-level residential is well kept, because all one has to do is look one block west to see a rather unsavory exapmle.

[bolognium]

So here's a central London update as of November 30, 2011.

Dundas seniors building in foreground, Crown on King in back.
http://i.imgur.com/BsYG0s.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/BsYG0.jpg)

Crown on King.
http://i.imgur.com/H4wQVs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/H4wQV.jpg) http://i.imgur.com/6TQNbs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/6TQNb.jpg)

Dundas frontage of seniors building and tower from Marshall Street.
http://i.imgur.com/iXa1ss.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/iXa1s.jpg) http://i.imgur.com/basz9s.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/basz9.jpg)

Old East Hardware affordable housing looking pretty meh. The charm this building used to have is definitely gone.
http://i.imgur.com/qpOlCs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/qpOlC.jpg)

Ontario/King townhouses. Happy to see the investment here, but the execution kinda sucks. It'll be interesting to see how they wrap up these two.
http://i.imgur.com/aMWkEs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/aMWkE.jpg)

Award for most depressing renovation goes to this place. Brown brick before, stucco after.
http://i.imgur.com/aAdjxs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/aAdjx.jpg) http://i.imgur.com/0ahDcs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/0ahDc.jpg)

A new project on Dundas between Rectory and Ontario.
http://i.imgur.com/uaYoxs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/uaYox.jpg)

Renaissance from various spots.
http://i.imgur.com/zzRRPs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/zzRRP.jpg) http://i.imgur.com/RZWFCs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/RZWFC.jpg) [http://i.imgur.com/fWiecs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/fWiec.jpg)

YOU building at Richmond/York
http://i.imgur.com/2EARgs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/2EARg.jpg) http://i.imgur.com/3U2Obs.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/3U2Ob.jpg)

Shoppers was bustling with lots of people inside. Quality sucks since it was getting dark and there was nothing to set my camera down on.
http://i.imgur.com/Oe844s.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Oe844.jpg)

[Simpseatles]

^ Wow, great job on the updates bolognium! :tup:

The first Crown On King tower must be very close to topping out now. Still craving to see some more brickwork though. The Ren II has really made a huge leap forward! Last time I saw it they were still working on the base. The new shoppers fits in so nicely! Richmond street is easily my favourite corridor in the downtown, it looks amazing when viewed from York or King looking north.:D

[haljackey]

The Ren II has really made a huge leap forward! Last time I saw it they were still working on the base.

It takes forever to get the foundation and the parkade in place. However, once those are done, the tower just spurts!


Great tour bolognium! I like this pic the best:
http://i.imgur.com/fWiec.jpg

[sparky212]

^ Wow, great job on the updates bolognium! :tup:

The first Crown On King tower must be very close to topping out now. Still craving to see some more brickwork though.

Well in the pic they are starting to pour the 22nd floor so add 2 on top, plus the mech. box on top of the 24th.

[QuantumLeap]

So many things to comment here:

Ren II: really don't love the design, and wish we had a stepback design bylaw so that the tower portion was setback from the base/platform by about 20-30 feet. Is that offices I see north of the new tower?!

YOU: I agree the rooftop shack looks bad, but the reno looks great otherwise! especially the main floor!

Shoppers: don't love the urban design here either, but it looks great not to have that hole in the streetscape!

Dr Hogg: interested to see what this is going to look like. I emailed the office to get renders. Also interesting that ppl are building on the same block that Western Fair is looking to build (uggh) more parking on.

interested to see how the Dundas portion of the Seniors' building looks when all is said and done.

Some cool stuff going on. Just wish there was a bit more of it...

[QuantumLeap]

what issss that crazy masonry on top of King West?

[ForestryW]

Great updates, as usual!

Does anyone live in the Wortley area that could update on the status of the Wortley Road condos?

I know I keep asking, but I used to live in that neighbourhood so I'm very curious.