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A creative mix-use project

1/15/2022

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​The esteemed publication NRU (Novae Res Urbis) uses the Waterworks development as a prime example of "creative mix-use projects" in this edition dated May 2020 and titled Making Strange Bedfellows.  Read this edition HERE.
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Construction rising

6/29/2020

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Construction rising from all angles ... compliments of Urban Toronto
https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2020/04/modern-condo-tower-rising-above-heritage-waterworks-building
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Plans for the Food Hall

3/14/2020

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Shared with future residents of the condo, HERE is an "inspirational brochure" from the Waterworks team.
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A bird's eye view of the construction site

11/1/2018

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A Globe and Mail article

8/5/2017

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With construction now underway, there is not much to blog about.  However, here is a positive article published in the Globe and Mail earlier this week.
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Final approval for the Waterworks application

3/9/2017

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Today, City Council approved the Waterworks application with some amendments to those adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council last month.  Details of the journey through the approval process and of the latest amendments can be found in this link to the final report or in this pdf copy.
Today's Cressy Courier announced this update and gave the GDNA an honourable mention.
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Eva's Phoenix at 60 Brant Street - an example of Adaptive Reuse

2/26/2017

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We watched with eagle eyes while it was being constructed and were a thorn in their side during the early days of occupancy.  But the GDNA definitely applauds the end result as described and pictured in this article.  
Looking forward to the trees ;-)
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What Toronto's Design Review Panel Thinks

1/9/2017

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On Wednesday November 23, 2016 members of the DRP, in its first review of the Waterworks proposal, shared some constructive ideas and generally approved of the project.  Read minutes of this meeting - or - download the pdf extract here to learn what the panel members had to say.
​The Design Review Panel is comprised of private sector design professionals – architects, landscape architects, urban designers and engineers – who provide independent, objective advice to city staff aimed at improving matters of design that affect the public realm. This includes matters such as preserving the uniqueness of place, maintaining vitality, ensuring comfort and safety, and making new development compatible with its surroundings. The Panel provides advice for both private development and public projects, including advice on new urban design policy. Advice is based on professional judgment, understanding of good design principles, conformance with the Official Plan and other related documents (design guidelines, secondary plans etc.), and the design quality of the subject project.
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Waterworks has Launched

10/30/2016

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It's been a busy week for the Waterworks team of MOD Developments and Woodcliffe Landmark Properties.

First, on Monday October 24th they presented plans for their condominium and Food Hall then addressed community questions and comments at a public consultation meeting at Metro Hall.  We learned that there have been some minor changes to the plans originally posted in the sidebar here ... so return in a couple of weeks to view any updates. 

Then, on Thursday they hosted a sales launch and pulled out all the stops.  The future food hall was decked out with lights and tables where guests could socialize, drink and nibble on hors d'oeuvre from some of the best establishments King West has to offer.

An architectural scale model of the building site, material mock-ups of kitchens and bathrooms standard in the condo suites, and unit floor plans were all on display.  The sales office will open in a few weeks.  Projected completion date for the development is 2020.

Some great photos of the event can be found on Waterworks' website or Twitter page.
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This space will be the future Food Hall ... and what a glorious space it is!
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Some GDNA members enjoying themselves!
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Waterworks Open House

9/20/2016

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​The open house on September 10th marked a transfer of property stewardship from Build Toronto to the development team consisting of MOD Developments and Woodcliffe Landmark Properties.

If you missed it, view this CTV News video to get a good sense of what was on show.  Both Canadian Architect and the Globe and Mail give excellent accounts.
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And the Waterworks site itself (http://waterworkstoronto.com/) is informative, especially this link.

And the next step? 
Community Consultation Meeting to be held:
Date:                     Monday, October 24, 2016
Time:                     7-8 PM
Location:              Metro Hall, Room 310 (55 John Street)
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    The NW corner of the Waterworks site 1921
    (Toronto Archives)
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    The NE corner of the Waterworks site 1936
    (Toronto Archives)
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    The historic plaque in Saint Andrew's Playground
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    South wing interior 2015 ... site of the future Food Hall
    (tayloronhistory.com)

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