03-29-2017, 07:18 PM
(03-29-2017, 03:50 PM)timio Wrote: Windows to the outside world are much better than nothing which was there before, even if it's onto a nearby building. Any natural light is good for working conditions, IMO.But that only works if the building beside doesn't cover the windows, which it seems this one will.
(03-29-2017, 05:25 PM)Viewfromthe42 Wrote: I'm curious what they envision for parking (requirements and where they would put it), sidewalk pedestrian experience, and the full commercial layout.
From a community meeting last night, 0.8 per unit, with 2 decks below grade and 3 above. Vehicular access is supposed to be off Hall's Lane.
(03-29-2017, 06:13 PM)panamaniac Wrote: I wonder whether the site will need remediation? Did the coal tar clean-up from number of years ago get anywhere near this site?
Apparently it does need remediation, but surprisingly not from the coal tar or gas station: there used to be a dry cleaner on site (?).
(03-29-2017, 06:17 PM)Viewfromthe42 Wrote: Now what would be cool is if they could get an agreement with Manulife to share some parking. While Manulife fills up pretty good during the day, there are hundreds upon hundreds of spaces directly adjacent to this development which are empty every night and on weekends. If any site could afford shared parking (massive single user for the day), it would be a spot like this.Yes, this would be great. Momentum did something interesting with parking at 1 Victoria: condo buyers don't own their spots, but instead have a perpetual lease, so it should be easier to reuse parking spaces (shared between condo owners and day users), and adapt to increasing or decreasing demand for spaces over time.
They also plan to have car share spots.
Other tidbits: it sounds like the building will have some amenities to cater to groups not well served by condos here today: dog owners and families. Plans call for some sort of astroturf doggy relief area on the top of the podium, and a dog wash / dog spa. There's talk of a playroom off the gym with a glass wall so parents can watch their kids while working out. Also apparently 15% accessible units of various sizes / locations in the building. Tri-sorting for garbage.