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  1. mcgill101
    This block is incredibly rundown and desperately in need of redevelopment! Let's just hope it isn't entirely grey
  2. mcgill101
    Agreed, but it does look like they'll be opening up the space quite a bit. The Eaton Center always felt very claustrophobic; hopefully the renos and integration with Les Ailes will make it less so.
  3. mcgill101
    Definitely agree, and I'm sure that (given the design of YUL) the Brivia project on Guy/RL will be another success. However, like I mentioned in another thread, I think the skyline would benefit from some larger towers to the north/south of RL
  4. mcgill101
    Great day to start digging
  5. mcgill101
    Sorry for the blurriness. From this angle, the Drummond looks quite tiny compared to the cluster to the south
  6. mcgill101
    Looking great from a distance - will be impressive when YUL2 fills that gap
  7. mcgill101
    Definitely will add some depth to the wall of towers we have now on RL! Would be nice to see some larger towers built north/south of RL to create more of a cluster rather than a row of tall buildings
  8. mcgill101
    Quite unbelievable that the most expensive condos in the city are attached to a strip club
  9. mcgill101
    Matter of opinion I guess! I think that had it been simpler (like the rendering), it would have looked a bit generic. The fact that it's "busy" makes it unique IMO.
  10. mcgill101
    The glass cladding is already much nicer than the renderings
  11. mcgill101
    Totally agree - they could have paid homage to the hospital that's being torn down by using red brick in the new building.
  12. mcgill101
    The impact on Square Victoria will be enormous. I'm actually glad that it isn't a fully glass-clad building; I think this area is deserving of more contemporary architecture that incorporates some modern elements. It would be nice to see Broccolini increase their presence in the city. They seem to produce much higher quality projects than the other large firms.
  13. mcgill101
    I understand that, but my point is that they only look more sophisticated because they are round and have tiered roofs... I can't imagine how making them rectangular would lead to them being significantly cheaper to build
  14. mcgill101
    Agreed - but (and this might be due to lack of architectural knowledge) why would CF do that? Those buildings don't appear to be particularly avant-garde. They're round and have tiered roofs... I can't imagine that making them box-like or generic looking would result in significant cost savings. The materials for those buildings likely aren't different from what they are using on TDC2
  15. mcgill101
    Rather than shortening the buildings at 750 Peel to ensure occupancy, I wonder why they did not opt for a mixed use (condo/rental + offices/commercial) that reaches the height limit here. The area obviously has high demand for residential units...
  16. mcgill101
    Hopefully this means that Brivia/Tianco will move forward soon with another major project, perhaps on the lot to the west of YUL. It's pure speculation, but given the success of Phase 2, they may see potential to revitalize more of this area.
  17. mcgill101
    With condos costing ~$1500 per square foot, I sure hope the glass is high quality
  18. mcgill101
    Agreed - and I think that's arguably more valuable given the enormous lot that it filled. I think the value in having beautiful streets lined with nice buildings is greater than a skyline dominated by super tall structures.
  19. mcgill101
    That's because TDC2 is backed by a major corporation, and TOM was originally backed by a deceptive and unprofessional group of people. They are somehow still involved, but they are receiving major financial assistance from another wealthy individual (who also contributed to help complete the long-delayed Redfern project in Westmount)
  20. mcgill101
    Agree, but I think what @swansongtoo was referring to is that the bottom half is brick, somewhat reminiscent of older industrial-era buildings in Griffintown, while the top half brings in some modern elements with the glass extension. It's certainly more creative than a lot of what we've seen pop up in Griffintown. That said, there is still PLENTY of space to be developed in the neighbourhood and I'm optimistic that more creative projects will appear in the future.
  21. mcgill101
    There is a difference between the sales team for Centra Condos and the actual developer/promoter, Centra Condos Group. The sales team is working for a specific project and (more than likely) has little to no information regarding the timeline for a separate project, even if the developer is the same
  22. mcgill101
    Totally agree - the people in the sales office are (from my experience) extremely unreliable. Their sole motivation is to sell the units currently listed. I would look out for permits and news from the actual developer before trusting someone at the Centra sales office!
  23. mcgill101
    I meant to say the dilapidated parking "structure" - my mistake.
  24. mcgill101
    The dilapidated parking lot adjacent to the Smith and the large parking lot across the street are prime development spots now. I'd say that is lots of potential!
  25. mcgill101
    Great news! I love that this project has two phases with so much contrast, rather than two identical towers. This is going to have such a nice impact on the area
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