One developer has huge plans to redefine a block opposite Davisville Subway Station in Midtown Toronto, but the still-fresh application is already raising concerns in the neighborhood.
In November, developer Davpart submitted plans to rebuild a block in the northwest corner of Yonge and Chaplin, which is currently home to a medium-sized commercial building in 1910 and 1920 Yonge, and an apartment building in 1944 Yonge.
Looking southwest across Yonge Street to the two buildings planned to be remodeled. Photo via Google Street View.
The plan would see the two buildings leveled to make way for a mixed-use complex with a pair of 45-storey condominium towers rising from a common 10-storey podium containing commercial and retail space.
Looking north along Yonge to the bottom of the proposed development. Reproduction by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects – the same local firm that brought us big flops like Aura – the complex’s two towers would reach peaks of 156 meters, heights that could prove controversial as the proposal works its way through the approval process.
Looking southwest over Yonge to the proposed development. Reproduction by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
If the plan is approved, the plan will maintain a store and office presence on site with the inclusion of 1,692 square feet of retail space and 13,315 square feet of office space on the podium.
Looking east over the line 1 metro corridor to the proposed settlement. Reproduction by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
The towers above would house nearly 1,000 new homes, including 880 condominiums and 102 rental units to replace the existing leases on the site, according to the city’s rental replacement policy. The mix is planned with 60 studios, 520 one-bedroom, 305 two-bedroom and 97 three-bedroom units.
Looking north towards the proposed settlement. Reproduction by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
An existing connection to Davisville Station’s northbound platform would live on through the redevelopment, as the proposal plans to preserve the underground access through the parking garage’s P2 level.
Such a large inquiry has raised the eyebrows of local 12-year-old City Councilman Josh Matlow, who tells blogTO that he thinks the development proposal is “exaggerated.”
Looking northeast to the proposed settlement. Reproduction by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
Matlow goes on to say that the plan “ignores the city’s official plan, and the developer did not even bother to contact my office or speak to our community before submitting their application. I suppose they hurried to get it before our inclusive zoning policy became approved so they would not have to build affordable housing. “
.
Post a Comment