The Jameson | 53.95m | 17s | Open Sky | Acton Ostry

What do you think of this project?

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Avenuer said:
We may see this site and the vacant site to the north acquired by a local developer, consolidated, and developed as a mid-rise.
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There is a lane in between the lots which would have to be closed.
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If I recall correctly there were plans to use that lane to retain access to the driveways at the south edge of Paul Kane Park, as part of the 121st linear park proposal.
 
^^ True, but if the lane is enclosed between two tied properties it should be close to a no-brainer for the City. The part I don't like is the notion of building another stick-frame made-for-slum mid-rise on the property. I hope that whomever buys this has better than 'O vision.
 
archited said:
^^ True, but if the lane is enclosed between two tied properties it should be close to a no-brainer for the City. The part I don't like is the notion of building another stick-frame made-for-slum mid-rise on the property. I hope that whomever buys this has better than 'O vision.
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I take it that if it was a 6 storey project or even 8 or 10, they would have to fill in some of that existing pit/foundation?

A potential local buyer for this and the lot next door is some of the best development news in 2025.
 
archited said:
^^ True, but if the lane is enclosed between two tied properties it should be close to a no-brainer for the City. The part I don't like is the notion of building another stick-frame made-for-slum mid-rise on the property. I hope that whomever buys this has better than 'O vision.
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Soooo what Abbey Lane, Cantiro or Westrich are building? I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with mid-rise 'stick-frame'?
 
^ Filling in and compacting for structural integrity in 6" lifts doesn't make any sense to me. The existing pit could serve the parking requirements for both properties with some allowance for visitors and retail/hospitality shoppers. The opportunity here to develop something grand in the architectural sense is prevalent. If it is another 6-storey stick-framed result (which it very well may be) then I will spend time dabbing away my tears and then mentally moving on. If it is, however, an articulated project with variable heights and constructed with substantial materials then I will cheer loudly and stay engaged.
 
cmd uw said:
Soooo what Abbey Lane, Cantiro or Westrich are building? I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with mid-rise 'stick-frame'?
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Nothing, if the design effort is put in (Abbey Lane and Cantiro are rare exceptions to the 6-storey sick-framed (not spelling error) melange that is overrunning the City). Both of those companies tend to rise above; others hardly at all.
Some developers have taste as well as integrity; others do not.
 
Avenuer said:
We may see this site and the vacant site to the north acquired by a local developer, consolidated, and developed as a mid-rise.
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I KNEW it. it just makes so much sense. Please let this actually happen and include more retail on the 102nd ave side at least. With the 121 street closure in the Wihkwentowin Neighbourhood Renewal, this building could incorporate some interesting design cues to play into what is essentially having a park at its doorstep. Really excited to see what the potential proposal is!
 
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archited said:
^ Filling in and compacting for structural integrity in 6" lifts doesn't make any sense to me. The existing pit could serve the parking requirements for both properties with some allowance for visitors and retail/hospitality shoppers. The opportunity here to develop something grand in the architectural sense is prevalent. If it is another 6-storey stick-framed result (which it very well may be) then I will spend time dabbing away my tears and then mentally moving on. If it is, however, an articulated project with variable heights and constructed with substantial materials then I will cheer loudly and stay engaged.
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I like the idea of using the parkade to accommodate parking on both sites. Would be a smart play for anyone who picked it up.
 
archited said:
Nothing, if the design effort is put in (Abbey Lane and Cantiro are rare exceptions to the 6-storey sick-framed (not spelling error) melange that is overrunning the City). Both of those companies tend to rise above; others hardly at all.
Some developers have taste as well as integrity; others do not.
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What has Abbey Lane that's particularly noteworthy in a positive way? (I know what they've done that's noteworthy in a negative way...)
 
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