September 2nd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Plans for a “slender” building (August 2019)
Compromise found for new build on 300 Bloor St. W. church site
By Ahmed Hagar
A redesigned and more “slender” 29-storey tower looks to be the future for 300 Bloor Street, after a lengthy public process and, finally, an agreement between developers, city councilors, and residents. Read more
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Condo plan evolves (Winter 2019)
Developers, city planners, hold meeting
By Ahmed Hagar
Annex residents packed into Bloor Street
United Church’s McClure Hall on December 17 alongside planners and developers
to express their continuing concern about the development plans for the church,
known as 300 Bloor Street West. Read more
May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Davenport development goes to mediation (Spring 2018)
Councillor aiming for negotiated settlement
By Geremy Bordonaro
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has completed its pre-hearing process for 321 Davenport Rd., where Alterra Developments has applied to build an eight-storey glass building including 16 penthouse condominiums and a two-level parking garage on the site. The development would require a by-law amendment, as the application as it stands now exceeds restrictions on height and density for the area. Read more
August 26th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS (AUGUST 2016): Tall tower before OMB, as city battles back with block study
PHOTO BY BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS FILE PHOTO: City of Toronto senior planner Barry Brooks said that one aim of the Bloor Corridor/Annex Block Study is to “protect the significant view of the historical building (above) at 1 Spadina Cres. We are trying not to distract from the spire of that building.”