18 York | Approved | 26 st | ??? m | Downtown

[Filip]

Secret tower speeds along
Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post
Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The City of Toronto already cuts the grass in parks, runs the subways and picks up the garbage; now the city plans to become a developer of office towers downtown.

At least, that is the word from Jeff Steiner, head of the Toronto Economic Development Corp., a city agency with a plan to build a 500,000-square-foot office tower for $140-million on Queens Quay Boulevard, just across the Jarvis slip from the Redpath sugar refinery. The building, on city owned land, would be pretty big: slightly less than half the size of Scotia Plaza.

Two things are unusual about this project. First, Mr. Steiner says he has an "offer to lease, which is a binding agreement" with a "multi-billion-dollar company" who will move 1,100 jobs into the ten-storey building -- but won't reveal the tenant's name. Second, the city is the developer.

The financing is driven by the lease," Mr. Steiner explains. "But you need a construction loan, so we will borrow some money from the city to build the project. We have some money, but when there is a very, very large project, you have to borrow." He says the amount he will borrow from Toronto is the subject of a report "that is not yet in the city cycle."

Stuart Green, a spokesman for Mayor David Miller, says the Mayor has no comment on Mr. Steiner's plan to borrow city money for an office tower.

We may get more details on the project today, when TEDCO's team presents the project to a design review panel of architects selected by the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corp., at TWRC's new offices at 20 Bay St.

We think of TEDCO mainly as the owner of huge swaths of oil-soaked industrial land in the Port of Toronto, but Mr. Steiner says TEDCO is more.

"TEDCO is a developer," he says. "TEDCO developed the Canpar building." Canpar had been a long-time tenant of TEDCO in a former warehouse on the Queens Quay; to make way for waterfront regeneration, TEDCO built Canpar a new warehouse on city land in Etobicoke. TEDCO recently sold that building to a pension fund for "in excess of $20-million, which is more than we paid, so we made a profit," Mr. Steiner says.

Al Razowski, a senior planner for downtown Toronto, notes that TEDCO is "normally involved in industrial development," but not so much in office buildings; he also notes that lately, private companies are enthused about building commercial towers.

"All of a sudden we're seeing great interest in office towers downtown," Mr. Razowski says. Among them, council recently approved a 26-storey office tower for Great West Life at 18 York St., corner of Bremner Blvd, next to the Rogers Centre.

All of which begs the question, as councillor Doug Holyday of Etobicoke asked yesterday, why doesn't a private developer put up Project Symphony?

"We've borrowed ourselves right into a hole in the ground," Mr. Holyday says. "For us to get into some scheme where we're going to build a building we're hoping we can rent out and make some money ... if this is viable, TEDCO should be able to find a private partner."

Others disagree; downtown councillor Adam Vaughan says, "If the city can attract a tenant and retain the underlying asset, it sounds like a good deal. I wish they could use the same creativity in housing."

Mr. Steiner says TEDCO has to act fast to jump-start the waterfront renaissance. "Timing is the most important thing," he says.

Certainly, Mr. Steiner seems to be in a tremendous hurry: in February he kicked out Cinespace Studios, TEDCO's longtime tenant on the site, and hired architect Jack Diamond, without tender, to design the building. A source close to the architect says, "things are moving very quickly. It's very difficult to design the building and get drawings for approvals at the same time."

Mr. Razowski says that, last he heard, the plan was to speed the project through city hall via site plan approval, which means, "no community meeting, generally no community involvement."

Mr. Steiner says he is already in talks with the city; he wants to have shovels in the ground in July. Hang onto your sailor's caps and your hard hats. We're heading into uncharted waters.

[Filip]

So basically, I wake up to an office tower out of the blue. This one from Great West Life, I think an insurance company from Winnipeg). It'd be quite a smack in the face if they're moving their HQ's to Toronto, which is very likely with a tower of this size. I think it's over 650 000 sqf according to a forumer on UT. I'm interested on hearing more about this - council did indeed approve this, but I'm trying to find the document to no success.:(

EDIT: Oops could a mod add "office" to the title - thanks.

[valantino]

a mid-20s office tower has been approved for the 18 York site for the longest time (along with a 37 storey hotel) - nothing really new except a new developer

[Filip]

a mid-20s office tower has been approved for the 18 York site for the longest time (along with a 37 storey hotel) - nothing really new except a new developer

Yea but now you have a tenant (Great West Life?). I'm not sure how much difference this makes, but I'm glad to see office towers going up south of the tracks - condos are very meh unless they're MLSish.

[G_DOG]

since there is a tenant and has been approved by council,i wonder how much longer until construction starts.

[Taller, Better]

I'm a bit nervous at who GWL will choose as their architect. I do hope they branch out and not use the same architect who designed their Winnipeg office.

[valantino]

GWL's real estate arm is most likely the developer. In recent years, they have built a ton of stuff in the suburbs as well as the Canada Life Tower downtown. They also own, IMHO, the most distinguished commercial property in this entire city, Commerce Court.

we are talking Brookfield, Cadillac Fairview, Oxford here but better

[G_DOG]

checked out their website and the only mention of the project was that they aquired the site in october 2006 and its size is 1.23 acres.

[thryve]

The proposed 32-floor tower at 18 York was designed by Brisbin, Brook, Beynon Architects, according to urbandb. But I guess if Great West Life is the tenant, this won't exactly be happening anymore?

[Filip]

^^That tower was probably designed in the late 90's/early 00's I doubt it would happen even close to that design. Remember Telus? It went from 1990's chic to New York Times complete with spirette.

[Waterloo_Guy]

Hmm, sounds like we are getting another Telus-like tower right across the street from Telus. Sounds good, but they might want to increase the height a bit.

The exact location of the city-owned proposal is confusing me. Anyone have a map?

[Filip]

Hmm, sounds like we are getting another Telus-like tower right across the street from Telus. Sounds good, but they might want to increase the height a bit.

The exact location of the city-owned proposal is confusing me. Anyone have a map?

That's Project Symphony - at the foot of Jarvis st.

[kettal]

18 York: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=18+York+st.,+toronto,+on&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&client=firefox-a&z=15&ll=43.647287,-79.377723&spn=0.009161,0.022488&om=1&iwloc=addr

Did you post the whole article about Project Symphony just for that 1 paragraph?

[Filip]

18 York: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=18+York+st.,+toronto,+on&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&client=firefox-a&z=15&ll=43.647287,-79.377723&spn=0.009161,0.022488&om=1&iwloc=addr

Did you post the whole article about Project Symphony just for that 1 paragraph?

Hey.. that one paragraph refers to a new office development - most important thing ever imo. I have completely lost interest in condos, office towers are much more... Mysterious?

[kettal]

I agree, but it's confusing everyone. I just spent 10 minutes trying to figure out why Project Symphony moved to York St. :lol:

[Filip]

I agree, but it's confusing everyone. I just spent 10 minutes trying to figure out why Project Symphony moved to York St. :lol:

LOL! :lol: I should've mentioned it... sorry

[Waterloo_Guy]

Hmm. I'm not so sure Project Symphony is good news for the waterfront. Strange place for so much office space too. That area should have pedestrian-friendly development that we can all get in on.

18 York needs to be taller.

[b13]

^doesn anyone have any renders??

[Filip]

Oh.. I should point this out; from the article:


"Al Razowski, a senior planner for downtown Toronto, notes that TEDCO is "normally involved in industrial development," but not so much in office buildings; he also notes that lately, private companies are enthused about building commercial towers."

... Good to know, non?

[Waterloo_Guy]

Oh.. I should point this out; from the article:


"Al Razowski, a senior planner for downtown Toronto, notes that TEDCO is "normally involved in industrial development," but not so much in office buildings; he also notes that lately, private companies are enthused about building commercial towers."

... Good to know, non?

So, we might get one ass-ugly building. None of this makes sense. No wonder it's been kept secret.

[Filip]

So, we might get one ass-ugly building. None of this makes sense. No wonder it's been kept secret.

No, this has nothing to do with TEDCO - the land has been bought by Great West Life, who are planning: now here's where I don't get it. Either they're building it for a tenant, or for themselves as a tenant.

[Waterloo_Guy]

Wait, so TEDCO is out?

[Filip]

Wait, so TEDCO is out?

I'm not sure if TEDCO ever had its sights on developing that site...

[Waterloo_Guy]

I'm too confused.

As for 18 York, if it is back lets hope the developer pushes for a height increase.
Building small on that site would be a waste.

[Filip]

I'm confused as well - are we talking about 18 York or Project Symphony?:S

[valantino]

TEDCO is developing Project Symphony
GWL is developing 18 York

18 York needs to be taller.

we haven't even seen a rendering

Hey.. that one paragraph refers to a new office development - most important thing ever imo.

but its not new info as Jazzy Jessica posted it a month ago

[Waterloo_Guy]

we haven't even seen a rendering




True, but if it really is 26s, it can only be so tall.

[Filip]

TEDCO is developing Project Symphony
GWL is developing 18 York



we haven't even seen a rendering



but its not new info as Jazzy Jessica posted it a month ago

Which you, I think, shot down saying it's an HR development.

[elliot]

Rudy has no agenda.. so he doesn't "shoot down" for the fun of it... he just happens to post current factoids that usually are a few hours or few months ahead of common forum knowledge.

Maybe that's why he's so damn hand sum.

[Filip]

Rudy has no agenda.. so he doesn't "shoot down" for the fun of it... he just happens to post current factoids that usually are a few hours or few months ahead of common forum knowledge.

Maybe that's why he's so damn hand sum.

Oops - my mistake, Valantino said it's owned by Menkes. Jazzy Jessy said it's owned by GWL.. nvm we will probably not hear of this for a while now (151 Front anyone?)

[valantino]

Rudy has no agenda.. so he doesn't "shoot down" for the fun of it... he just happens to post current factoids that usually are a few hours or few months ahead of common forum knowledge.


pretty much


Maybe that's why he's so damn hand sum.


still mad about the whole he/she debacle

[Taller, Better]

Is it true you are a girl?? I heard that rumour several times... ;)

[valantino]

^to whom are you posing this question

[Waterloo_Guy]

Mind you're manners, TB, you might be addressing a lady.:)

[InTheBeach]

^to whom are you posing this question

Valantina?

[Taller, Better]

Heheheee! I guess this is how rumours get started! ;)

[valantino]

Be awesome to be a girl - could then love myself in other ways

[elliot]

Remember Rudy... masterb@t%#n is just making love... to someone you actually care about. That goes for all 3 genders.

[Waterloo_Guy]

masterb@t%#n is just making love... to someone you actually care about.

That is awesome. That's my excuse from now on.

[elliot]

You don't need an excuse... maybe a website to earn a little extra income.

www.VALANTINA.cum is an available domain.



(Taller's dreaming up a response right now.... sorry Rudy)

[phunky]

Why does everyone spell masturbation wrong? Seriously! haha

[Waterloo_Guy]

You don't need an excuse... maybe a website to earn a little extra income.



Sounds like I already have a fan. :lol:

[b13]

on urban toronto someone mantioned that there is a rendering available at the site is there anyone here willing to go get a pic? it would be greatly appreciated!

[Waterloo_Guy]

A rendering already?

[b13]

^yes it was mentioned that a fourmer at urban toronto went to the telus tower site and also saw a board with a render of this tower!

[phunky]

If true someone go get the render :P And make sure you take a few pics, not just one. I'd like to get a closeup to count floors!

[valantino]

it's true ...

...another box....


...no camera unfortunately ...

...but there is a website ....

[valantino]

... just checked ...


... and the site has a rendering ...


http://www.18york.com/

[leaf345]

From the website:
http://www.18york.com/CNTImages/1077/Picture%202.png

[Filip]

That looks really good...

[SHORTY]

It will compliment Telus quite nicely. Any news on potential construction dates?

[Filip]

On the website, first occupancy is in Q1 of 2010.

Btw that gigantic crown thingie, what a place for a big corporate logo, eh?

Any bets on potential tenants?

[taal]

Is there any mention of an anchor tenant, or does one not exist

[Filip]

Is there any mention of an anchor tenant, or does one not exist

Nothing exists, for now.. I'm not sure. But, with a development of this size, it shouldn't take too long for a tenant to appear... Lets hope so at least!

[phunky]

I like it :) It's a bit plain, but with a big corporate logo up there, it should look good, as long as it's a nice logo anyway!

[G_DOG]

complements telus well.i say its about 400ft.

[b13]

now I can finally say Toronto is in a office construction boom!!! and this tower is sexy!!

[Martinsizon]

According to the site it says the land own south of the site owned by Lanterra/Cadillac will be a future office building

[Filip]

According to the site it says the land own south of the site owned by Lanterra/Cadillac will be a future office building

I long ago thought, this would probably be MLS phase 2 HEAVY on office space.

[Waterloo_Guy]

According to the site it says the land own south of the site owned by Lanterra/Cadillac will be a future office building

Well, Lanterra/Cadillac intend to develop it as a large mixed-use development. They were pleased with the success of MLSE, and want to do something similar at 16 York. There will be a large office component, the city requires it.

Ok, this is how the intersection looks now: 16 York is the Caddilac/Lantera project, directly north at 18 York is this new KPMG tower, across the street to the east is Telus, and south is MLSE--that will be quite the little intersection!

[Bisonblight]

Ok, this is how the intersection looks now: 16 York is the Caddilac/Lantera project, directly north at 18 York is this new KPMG tower, across the street to the east is Telus, and south is MLSE--that will be quite the little intersection!

Does that mean KPMG is the lead tenant? I really like this building. Is it just me or does the side facing north look like it gets wider toward the top, a la Ritz-Carlton?

[Filip]

Nah, KPMG is the lead tenant in Bay Adelaide.

I think Waterloo Guy got confused, as the architect is KPMB (close to KPMG letter wise)

[Waterloo_Guy]

Nah, KPMG is the lead tenant in Bay Adelaide.

I think Waterloo Guy got confused, as the architect is KPMB (close to KPMG letter wise)

My bad. Yes I was referring to the architect, not the tenant. KPMB.

[Bisonblight]

I see. One letter difference. I can understand the mistake.

[Mike in TO]

According to the site it says the land own south of the site owned by Lanterra/Cadillac will be a future office building

Lanterra and Cadillac are currently refining their plans and in negotiations with the city regarding the site.

[InTheBeach]

Interesting that there have been no posts about how this blocks the view of the Royal York. I thought somebody would have done that by now. :lol:

[Waterloo_Guy]

All four corners to be developed. Things are moving fast south of Union! Could 45 Bay be next?

[urban 2.0]

... I know I never felt like I was downtown until I passed under the tracks now I will feel like I'm in Toronto as soon as I get off the gardiner.

[Waterloo_Guy]

... I know I never felt like I was downtown until I passed under the tracks now I will feel like I'm in Toronto as soon as I get off the gardiner.

And that's how it should be. Funny that it won't take long for that to happen. Things are really moving down there.

[thryve]

Well as random as Infinity currently is, atleast we can give it credit for being the first tower in the kickstarting of urban development down there.

I'm glad there'll be an office tower beside it to hide the 80s-apartment-building side of Infinity (its East facade.) Also, it will be refreshing to see office towers mingle with the hoards of condos on this side of the railway tracks.

[G_DOG]

this area is going to be a hub of activity ,keep in mind there is going to be a building west of 18 york on a larger site(more sq ft) and a building south of infinity where the sales office is.

[partybits]

Too many developments to keep track of in this intersection! The fourth tower mentioned (architect KPMB). Which development is this and is a rendering/stats available for it?

[Bisonblight]

The KPMB project is 18 York, not 16. Waterloo_Guy mentioned 16 York as Cadillac/Lanterra's office development; though, I thought the Conservatory Group owned the land.

[Marcanadian]

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/downtown/downtown_design/images/02a_portage_avenue_night.jpg

[Filip]

That's Manitoba Hydro...

[ale26]

Why does everyone spell masturbation wrong? Seriously! haha

I'm Masturbating right now ! aha

[Filip]

I'm Masturbating right now ! aha

This forum is so bad.. and people think I'm dirty LOL!

[Marcanadian]

That's Manitoba Hydro...

No, this is Manitoba Hydro.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/122/03graham4tc.jpg


You can even see Citibank Place in the reflection of the render I posted. ;)

[phunky]

Haha oh dear!

[Filip]

No, this is Manitoba Hydro.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/122/03graham4tc.jpg


You can even see Citibank Place in the reflection of the render I posted. ;)

I know you can see it but it's Manitoba Hydro - just look at the flags at the bottom... You can even see Winnipeg's flag.

[Tuscani01]

I know you can see it but it's Manitoba Hydro - just look at the flags at the bottom... You can even see Winnipeg's flag.

Correct... heres another rendering of it:

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6599/01portage4xi.jpg

[SimpleSimon]

^Both are MB hydro. One is from Graham Ave. looking north, the other is from Portage Ave. looking south.

[G_DOG]

:) i think this is the correct building


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/gbelan/100_0035.jpg

[InTheBeach]

I know you can see it but it's Manitoba Hydro - just look at the flags at the bottom... You can even see Winnipeg's flag.

Not familiar with the "Winnipeg" flag, but the one in the middle is the Ontario flag, for sure.

[Filip]

Not familiar with the "Winnipeg" flag, but the one in the middle is the Ontario flag, for sure.

Nop, Manitoba's and Ontario's flag are VERY similar - the only difference is the coat of arms which is basically indifferentiable in that size anyway... The flag is in fact Winnipeg's.

[yyzer]

PricewaterhouseCoopers leases 280,000 square feet to launch bcIMC’s sustainable office development at 18 York Street in Toronto

TORONTO, August 7, 2008 – British Columbia Investment Management
Corporation (bcIMC) today announced that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has signed a long-term lease for approximately 280,000 square feet of office space at 18 York Street, kicking-off bcIMC’s first targeted LEED® Gold development in downtown Toronto.
Designed by the award-winning firm, KPMB Architects, 18 York will total 650,000 square feet and rise 26-storeys on the north-west corner of York Street and Bremner Boulevard. This is an emerging area directly south of Toronto’s financial core and one block from Union Station. The building will be developed and managed by GWL Realty Advisors Inc. acting on behalf of bcIMC.

Targeting a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold
standard, as specified by the Canada Green Building Council, 18 York will
feature state-of-the-art operating and life safety systems including: rain water collection system, Enwave’s deep lake central cooling supplemented by a thermal storage system, 18” raised floor, and enhanced indoor air quality.

The building’s advanced systems are designed to provide tenants with meaningful operating savings through the efficient use of energy and office space flexibility.

“We are delighted that PwC will anchor our next development in Toronto,”
commented Gwen-Ann Chittenden, spokesperson for bcIMC. “With this project, bcIMC and PwC are helping to advance sustainable office developments that are designed to benefit tenants, employees, and the environment.”

PwC will move its national headquarters and downtown Toronto locations to the new state-of-the-art building beginning the fall of 2011.

David Forster, PwC’s Greater Toronto Area Managing Partner, noted that, “18
York appealed due to its location, access to public transit, and leading green
design features, all of which support PwC’s environmental objectives. Our aim is to create a truly unique PwC work space that meets the diverse and long-term needs of the firm, both for our people and our business. A big part of meeting that objective will be to engage a significant number of our staff for their ideas and feedback on a range of design options.”
Construction on the site will commence this fall and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2011. Additional information on Toronto’s newest development can be found at www.18york.com

[ggaleazz]

Fantastic news!

[Filip]

Our office market is playing musical chairs... I love it.

[valantino]

^happens when large blocks for companies to expand/consolidate aren't available

[Filip]

Yup... figured, but it's a good analogy nonetheless.;)

[isaidso]

Nop, Manitoba's and Ontario's flag are VERY similar - the only difference is the coat of arms which is basically indifferentiable in that size anyway... The flag is in fact Winnipeg's.

Correct. If it were a little closer, we might even be able to see Manitoba's bison.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Flag_of_Manitoba.svg/800px-Flag_of_Manitoba.svg.png

http://www.transcanadahousing.com/Graphics/Flags/OntarioFlag.png

[Canadian Chocho]

^^ Rat bastids stole the idea from us! I declared war on Manitoba!! Sorry, Taller, but you are officially a POW.

http://primela32119.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/graphic_jail.jpg

@18 York: It is just one of the project that will make that area very dense in a few years.

[isaidso]

I have to admit to liking the bison more than Ontario's golden maple leaves. Not a huge difference in the flags, but it's the details that always set things apart.

[Canadian Chocho]

^^ Captive #2

[Filip]

Three out of four corners filled in what was 5 years ago the most ass end part of downtown. The fourth office tower to go at 16 York will probably take a while, but due to the city's demand for more office space, it could end up being a taller tower of about 40s.

[e22sky]

very good project!!!!

[isaidso]

^^ Captive #2

Will there be hot cops there?

Back to 18 York: why were they permitted to build so short. I would have thought they'd be a height minimum here due to the scarcity of available land in the CBD. Union Telus is pretty much a stump, as well.

[DrT]

I have to admit to liking the bison more than Ontario's golden maple leaves. Not a huge difference in the flags, but it's the details that always set things apart.


The Bison or "American Buffalo"= More masculine, agressive conotation.

Maple leaf= more pacifist, "warm and fuzzy", tree-hugging conotation.

Depends on what face you want to portray.

I personally would choose the over-testosteroned I'll kick your ass, don't mess with me Bison, but that's probably my stupid American shoot'em up cowboy mentality. :lol:

[isaidso]

That's not an American mentality, that simply means you're not a timid modest person. I'll go with the Canadian buffalo as well. It wouldn't make sense for Ontario to have the buffalo and Manitoba, leaves.

[vancouverite/to'er]

Three out of four corners filled in what was 5 years ago the most ass end part of downtown. The fourth office tower to go at 16 York will probably take a while, but due to the city's demand for more office space, it could end up being a taller tower of about 40s.
Don't forget the office space that's being converted to condo/retail in 2 Bloor West!! :)

[Filip]

^^I don't believe 2 Bloor West is being converted to condos... It remains an office tower.

[Hanker]

From today's Toronto Star: Groundbreaking on 18 York!

Shows investors upbeat about Toronto's future

Oct 04, 2008 04:30 AM

Paul Moloney
City Hall Bureau

The gyrating markets are making people nervous, but yesterday's groundbreaking for a 26-storey downtown office tower shows big-time investors remain confident in Toronto's future as a financial centre, says Mayor David Miller.

Miller praised the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC), which invests pension funds, for funding the project despite economic uncertainty.

"I think all of us are extremely concerned about the news from the United States," he said. "And the willingness of bcIMC to invest in the future of Toronto and to understand that Toronto does have a successful and bright future means a lot to us."

The 650,000-square-foot building at 18 York St., to house accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, will occupy the northwest corner of York and Bremner Blvd., just west of the Air Canada Centre.

It joins the Telus building under construction across the street in helping to extend the downtown business district south of the rail corridor, Miller said.

About three million square feet of office space are going up in Toronto.

Construction of 18 York is expected to be done by fall 2011.

[Bisonblight]

Great news! I really like this building.

[vancouverite/to'er]

^^I don't believe 2 Bloor West is being converted to condos... It remains an office tower.

yeah, thats right. Just a confusing rendering.

[G_DOG]

looks like EllisDon will be building this one.

[Bisonblight]

From EillisDon's website:

"EllisDon has been awarded the Construction Management contract for 18 York Street. Project is targeted for LEED® Gold status.
EllisDon Toronto has been awarded the Construction Management contract for 18 York Street which is located on the northwest corner of York Street and Bremner Boulevard.

This project will consist of a 600,000 square foot office tower, with twenty-six storeys which includes three levels of underground parking. It will feature a landscaped "urban forest" on the third floor terrace to compliment the possibility of café or retail space. The office space will include access flooring for easy conversion of the mechanical and electrical systems for future uses. The exterior will be floor to ceiling curtainwall.

There will be a connecting pedestrian bridge over York Street, and a link way to Transit and Go station.
The prime tenant in this office tower will be Price Waterhouse.
This project is targeted for LEED® Gold status.
The project will begin October 20, 2008 with an expected completion date of September 2011."

Is there actually anything going on down there yet? (It's been two days so I wouldn't expect much).

Is the pedestrian bridge intended to attach to the Telus tower, does anyone know?

[metroboi_nay]

I hope they have a pedestrian bridge attached to Telus, that would be neat.
Was that the original idea? If so wouldn't that be in the telus render?
Thanks for the update Bisonblight.

[monkeyronin]

.....

[Bisonblight]

I hope they have a pedestrian bridge attached to Telus, that would be neat.
Was that the original idea? If so wouldn't that be in the telus render?

I don't know. They are different developers. However, I found the below from the City.

"PATH bridge over York Street at south side of railway" Completion date 2010.
also
"PATH bridge over Bremner Boulevard between the expanded Air
Canada Centre and 15 York Street (Maple Leaf Square)"

I didn't know about the latter either. And I don't remember it being in the renderings for either Maple Leaf Square or Telus.

Here's the link by the way:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-8727.pdf