One Young (née Mayfair Hotel) | 5 fl | Complete

[panamaniac]

In the spirit of demolition (pardon my sarcasm), with the Mayfair and Hymmen buildings being removed, part of me feels like the two remaining buildings should also be demolished to create the best redevelopment opportunity. The convenience store adjacent to City Centre's sale office is definitely an eye-sore, but I do appreciate the building adjacent to Hymmen (144-150 King St W). I understand that it is of heritage interest to the City (but not designated). In any event, there's an opportunity for some great density and master planning on that site under current zoning if the frontage from Young St to the Elements building was considered as a whole. Unfortunately, with multiple property owners with different timelines and agendas, that can be difficult to achieve.

I'd hate to lose Weber Chambers.  I don't know if the façade is original to the building, but it's unique in Downtown and the building dates to 1895.  The apartments in Weber Chambers are currently being renovated.  I can't remember what is under the ugly metal cladding of the convenience store although it's likely red brick.  The peaked roof on that building makes me thing that it too might be pre-1900.  The biggest loss on that block, imo, was Lyric Theatre.