150 Dundas St - 27s

[jammer139]

Rygar is proposing a mixed use tower fronting onto both Dundas and Carling St. Urban design brief - https://www.london.ca/business/Plann...2017-02-15.pdf

[database]

Hmmm.

If Dundas and Richmond is to become the "Dundas Place HQ", there better be some pretty great buildings at this intersection. I'm not sure if this is it? I don't like the current 150 Dundas, but this kind of feels like a taller version of what's already there to me.

I'm also in favour of seeing some shovels in the ground on Talbot first.

[MrSlippery519]

Looks like a well thought out proposal, I would love to see "rygar" get some shovels in the ground and prove themselves.

Unfortunately we are not always privy to to behind the scenes red tape issues.

This current proposal looks like a lot of effort and planning has went into it, the shadow studies go back months and months so I would find it hard to understand if they were not series. I know some of us are more concerned after hearing grand proposals from Farhi but I have hope Rygar is not like that.

All these questions can be answered as soon as we see a foundation being dug

[Innsertnamehere]

[kaiserLDN]

I want to see some shovels in the ground but I like it! I really would like the buildings demolished between this proposed building and Richmond to clean the corner up. Maybe they could turn the space into a small plaza or park.

[jammer139]

The only quibble I have is why stop at 27 floors? This is Dundas and Richmond after all. 40 plus floors is what would really prove to be a landmark building.

[FazDeH]

I think this building would be perfect for that space - my only thought? Why no balconies in the rendering?

I can't even keep track of how many proposals are "active" right now, but good sweet baby Moses they will fill out the skyline nicely if even half are built.

[jaradthescot]

I also feel 2 elevators is too few for that many stories. Should be 3 at a minimum, to account for having one out of service/reserved.

[haljackey]

Originally Posted by FazDeH

I can't even keep track of how many proposals are "active" right now, but good sweet baby Moses they will fill out the skyline nicely if even half are built.

We need to make a thread with a list.

I really hope to see at least some construction starting soon.

[rml]

would love to see this happen for the area. i think all of this construction is only a good ting for the core.

[jammer139]

Based on this article Rygar does not even own 150 Dundas St yet. - http://www.lfpress.com/2017/02/21/st...es-core-campus

Some other tidbits in the article is they plan to start on Talbot this June.

[MrSlippery519]

Originally Posted by jammer139

Based on this article Rygar does not even own 150 Dundas St yet. - http://www.lfpress.com/2017/02/21/st...es-core-campus

Some other tidbits in the article is they plan to start on Talbot this June.

Yeah I read that last night, is that a common occurrence? I have to assume they have an offer in place with the owner however it is contingent on the city approving construction?

[jammer139]

Yeah I don't expect we will see any activity on this proposal for a few years. Rygar needs to show some real action on their Talbot project and come thru with the statement made yesterday in the article about a June start date.

[kaiserLDN]

Public info meeting June 21 for the project

http://www.london.ca/business/Planni...PubInfoMtg.pdf

[Dither City]

CTV London did piece on 150 Dundas St Rygar properties projects the proverbial question who are Rygar? They appear have zero presence in development community in Toronto or London no website no company profile they have built nothing. That being said Talbot Street property is impressive project which would add needed vitality to downtown London. http://london.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1158891

[MolsonExport]

They are a legitimate firm, just like that big development front headed by Timothy Best, and his giant ice rink project in the Cayman Islands. Yeah! Woot woot, talk about it enough and make some audacious announcements....there is always someone who is foolish enough to buy your bridge.

psst...wanna buy a bridge?http://icehockeyjobs.com/?p=8991

Spring 2016 will see the exciting grand opening of the $50 million Cayman Ice Palace

Bullshit artists somehow are still taken seriously in the Unforested City.

[jammer139]

Unfortunately CTV and many media websites like newspapers sites still use Adobe Flash for Audio and Video content. I don't allow adobe software near my computers due to the horrible security problems. Can't view the videos.

I take it the story questions Rygar's lack of development experience and track record.

It's now July and they still haven't made any progress on the Talbot street proposed project.

Originally Posted by Dither City

CTV London did piece on 150 Dundas St Rygar properties projects the proverbial question who are Rygar? They appear have zero presence in development community in Toronto or London no website no company profile they have built nothing. That being said Talbot Street property is impressive project which would add needed vitality to downtown London. http://london.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1158891

[sparky212]

Found this in the freeps today found it to be interesting.

http://www.lfpress.com/2017/07/10/ry...anshawe-campus

[kaiserLDN]

Request for demolition of the property. We will know more July 31.

http://www.london.ca/business/Planni...lic-Notice.pdf

[MrSlippery519]

Cannot say I totally disagree with some of the points in this article, I think many of us have been questioning "Rygars" lack of anything to show for at the moment. They also have good point about tearing down a building with tenants only to let it sit is not good business.

http://www.lfpress.com/2017/07/27/pr...on-fuels-fears

Once a foundation starts getting worked on for the Talbot site I will feel a little better.