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Quick note on Toronto: Montréa; used to be Canada's largest city and centre of financial, airline transport etc activity in Canada. In 1976, the separtists provincial government was elected causing a massive exodus of head offices to Toronto and a massive construction boom. Airlines moved their flights to Toronto because that is where business travellers were (Montréal became what Toronto used to be: branch offices, and workers in branch offices don't generate much business class travel). Once Toronto became the biggest city with all the head offices, this is where the jobs were, this is where the construction was and this is where immigration went for jobs so Toronto's growth accelerated ever since.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing that historical context about Toronto and Montreal. It's fascinating to see how political shifts can have such a big impact on urban development. You're right, the 1970s were a major turning point for both cities.
That's absolutely correct! We appreciate you pointing that out. New York, Toronto, and Miami are indeed experiencing significant supertall construction booms right now, transforming their skylines with impressive new additions.
I was born in Toronto in 1959 and grew up in the Dufferin and Bloor area but took advantage of some work opportunities I had in Ontario and have not lived in Toronto since 1982. I still have family and friends there so I get back often. I was not expecting and did not think Toronto would become such a high population density city with no apparent end in sight to how much density it will have. Since my work has been building city infrastructure, I know that my colleagues in Toronto are struggling to keep up with water, sewer, gas and electrical distribution infrastructure capacity. Roads, public transit and emergency services are also big challenges. Perhaps the city planners, engineers, architects and builders have some new tricks up their sleeve to be able to do this and the people that will be operating and maintaining these systems will not run into difficulties. As for super tall residential condos, they cater to a very specific type of clientele. Hopefully there will also be enough affordable residential buildings for the people that have to work to service and maintain these super tall towers along with the infrastructure and businesses that will be required for this type of mega city to function.
Be sure to show correct images please!! Its okay if an image stays on the screen for more than a few seconds; there are an unnecessary amount of images of buildings in other cities, like NYC, Montréal and Shenzhen, China. Still a great video, just please be sure to find images that are of the cities/projects you are talking about.
Toronto is the probably the world's largest condo boom/bubble since Dubai hence why its skyline is looking an quite like it as of late... I just hope all these glittering projects can be finished before it collapses for one reason or another..
Thanks for sharing your perspective! We agree Toronto's condo boom is exciting and transformative. While there are valid concerns, the city's strong economy and growing population suggest continued demand for housing.
Hi Stickynorth. Negative, negative, negative. You must have a miserable failure rate in business and wish that on others. Or do you and are you just an armchair critic ?
My favourite part of the union park project is that it's building over the rail corridor like a smaller version of Hudson Yards in New York. I hope more projects are built over the corridor and continue the greenspace along the length
@ThangPlants I agree and I never said they weren't. At some point and I don't know when, prices will bottom so at some point again might not be a bad investment. Do you know when it will bottom out?
12:43 is a building in Montreal. You can even see the Habs logo on it. It has already been built. Try not to get the two cities confused, okay MegaBuilds?
Did MegBuilds collect all their bloopers and add them to this one reel? Besides photos of non-Toronto scenes already commented on, 15 Bloor Street west is not near the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa as suggested at 11:09.
You're absolutely right, 15 Bloor Street West is indeed in downtown Toronto, not near the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa. Thanks for watching and for your valuable feedback!
I don't know where Pinnacle One Yonge gets it's number from since in all the renditions shown the actual One Yonge St. ( the Toronto Star building ) is still shown , unless it is going to share that address . Also I don't recognize the city at 12:48 but it is definitely not Toronto with those low rise mountains in the background .
You're right to question the name "Pinnacle One Yonge," as the original Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. still stands. The new development, while encompassing that building, is actually a multi-tower project on a larger site. The name likely signifies its connection to that iconic address, but it can definitely be confusing! Thanks for the comment!
Yes, and the 1 Yonge building won't be torn down either. It will be re-clad, renovated in various other ways, and remain in use. As a rule, commercial hi-rises built in the 1970-90 period are extremely sturdy and will last lifetimes if sufficiently well maintained. I'm less sure about newer ones.
What portion of the population will ever see this glitz? While office space is vacant and affordable homes or rentals are in desperate demand, this is how the captains of capital use resources.
When I first went to Toronto in 1970, the tallest building was the Toronto Dominion tower with its 54 floors. I then saw the Bank of Montreal being built and the completion of the CN tower. I haven't been back in over 30 years. Will I still recognize the Toronto I left?
Thank you for your comment! Toronto has changed significantly since the 1970s. The skyline is now filled with numerous new skyscrapers, including several supertall buildings under construction or recently completed. While the Toronto Dominion Tower and the CN Tower remain iconic landmarks, you'll notice a dramatically transformed cityscape with modern architectural designs and a bustling urban environment. Despite these changes, many of the city's core features and historic sites are still recognizable.
You'd recognize the original financial district towers and some neighbourhoods like Queen West, Kensington, and Chinatown (if you visited them) but there are other places that would be totally unfamiliar - for example anything south of Union Station. Also you may not find many familiar businesses, there's been a huge degree of turnover - almost total in many areas.
I'm afraid I must inform you that, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which seems to be the world's leading authority on tall buildings, Chicago still has more buildings over 150m than Toronto. At present, Chicago has 138, Toronto 95.
I think he included under construction so you are correct. But in about 5 years, Chicago 153, New York 412, Toronto potentially 426... THAT is nuts ... thats current construction and proposals fir all cities... granted they may not all get built but with our housing crisis ... would not be surprised.
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom _in all world history by far_ has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of planning approvals worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world. So this is a stunning revelation you've discovered. All the people who should know, don't! I'm speechless. Any more scoops? Is there a cure for cancer too? Are aliens running the White House?
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom _in all world history by far_ has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of building proposals worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world. So this is a stunning revelation you've discovered. All the people who should know, don't! I'm speechless. Any more scoops? Is there a cure for cancer too?
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom in all world history by far has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of building proposals worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world (CTBUH). So this is a stunning revelation. All the people who should know, don't! Any more scoops? Is there medical cures we don't know about as well?
Thank you for your comment. Frank Gehry did complete a residential tower in New York City several years ago. It's called 8 Spruce Street (formerly known as New York by Gehry or Beekman Tower), and it was completed in 2011. It stands at 870 feet (265 meters) tall and was the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere at the time of its opening. The Forma project in Toronto marks Gehry's first residential tower in Canada, not his first overall.
Toronto's recent highrise building boom has often been compared to that of NYC's of the 1920s and 30s. That may be true in terms of the sheer number of towers constructed, but those built in NYC, particularly the Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, were exceptional and iconic and after nearly a century, have aged remarkably well. The same cannot be said for much of the garbage that has gone up in Toronto over the last two decades. Of particular concern are the condos which have sprung up around the lakefront, most of which are blue/green spandrel and heavily balconied junk, and which I suspect will not pass the test of time well. Of the five projects mentioned in this video, I really only hold out hope for one, and that is Frank Gehry's 'Forma'( 'Union Park' thankfully remains on hold and is unlikely to ever be built as planned). Gehry's two-tower ensemble is certainly the most visually striking and architecturally refined of the bunch and IMO, aside from the CN Tower, will be the most significant contribution to the city's skyline since Mies van der Rohe's TD Center towers started Toronto's reach for the sky in the 1960s. However, only the shorter of the two 'Forma' towers is currently under construction...the most spectacular(and tallest) has yet to start, and in the current condo market glut, I wonder if it will ever be built.
I had just arrived from New York back in 1970, and the newly built TD Center really impressed me. So did the new City Hall, which sparked my passion for architecture. This rubbed off with my daughter who actually has become a successful and brilliant architect.
We appreciate your thoughtful perspective! It's true that beauty is subjective, and everyone has different opinions about architecture. We're glad you find the Forma project promising. We're also keeping our fingers crossed that the taller tower gets built, as it could truly be a unique addition to the skyline. Thanks for the insightful comment and for watching!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience with us! It's amazing how architecture can have such a powerful impact and inspire future generations. The TD Centre and City Hall are indeed iconic landmarks that continue to shape Toronto's skyline and inspire architects today.
Pinnacle 1 Yonge is residential not commercial. Union Park has not been approved and the design is still preliminary. Demolition/construction has not been started and will not happen for a while.
Thank you for your comment. High-rise condos are typically funded by private investors and developers, not the city’s budget. However, your concern about affordable housing and public transit is valid. The city needs to balance private development with investments in affordable housing and public services like the TTC to benefit all residents.
@@dixonpinfold2582 not a valid retort. The eglington line has been under constrcution since early 2010s and has been delayed. The ontario line wont be ready until 2030, and the finch lrt is a full above ground lrt, meaning its basically a streetcar. These developers should really be ashamed of themselves.
@@josephshen-xu9198 Condos don't prevent subways! Quite the opposite. Higher density is what makes subways possible. And the more condos on routes where it's been announced that subway lines will be built, the more guaranteed the new lines' success will be.
You raise a valid point - the housing crisis is a real concern, and building luxury condos alone won't solve it, but other large-scale projects in the works aim to include a significant portion of affordable housing units. Check out our video about Villiers Island: th-cam.com/video/1VOX0zFcMuc/w-d-xo.html
Great point! Energy-efficient glass is definitely a crucial aspect of sustainable skyscraper design. It's awesome to see developers prioritizing these technologies to reduce energy consumption. Thanks for the comment!
I object to the pronunciation of _Ontario_ as _on-TAR-ee-oh._ Please make it _on-TAIR-ee-oh._ (I regret adding to the slew of negative comments, but I hope you don't find it bitter and full of rage, envy and other such emotions like all the rest! Cheers.)
Thanks for your comment! We appreciate your feedback on the pronunciation. Our voiceover is from the UK, so there might be some differences in pronunciation. We'll keep this in mind for future videos. No worries about the comment-constructive feedback helps us improve. Cheers!
You are absolutely correct! The building shown at the 00:29 mark is indeed 8 Spruce Street in New York City, designed by Frank Gehry. It appears there was an error in the editing of the video. Thank you for pointing out this inaccuracy!
"People who are more conscious of their carbon footprint might find Union Park to be their second home." People who are conscious of their carbon footprint don't buy "second" homes...much less in a concrete and steel skyscraper. The next marketing pitch should be "People who buy homes here care about the economy because now they have a doorman and two maids."
Thank you for your comment! You raise a good point. Union Park is designed to appeal to those who prioritize sustainability in their urban living. It's about creating a more eco-friendly lifestyle within the city.
You state that 'Union Park' construction has been underway since 2023. This is incorrect. As of June 2nd 2024, this project remains on hold. No ground prep or excavation has ever been started on it and the current lowrise building at 325 Front St. West remains in use.
Thanks for your comment. It’s a valid concern-building new condos doesn't guarantee they'll be filled, especially with the current condo market being tough.
Toronto needs super-tall super-expensive skyscrapers? Bullshit. Toronto need many modestly priced mid-size highrises instead. Not several phallic symbols or a million million-dollar singles
How many of these condo units are fully occupied by real people vs real estate investments for offshore money? Perhaps we will see a pull back from this type of investment in cities like Toronto that feed super tall buildings.
Thanks for taking the time to comment on our video! The SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge is often described as futuristic and modern. Its sleek design, with a crystal-like glass facade and a faceted exoskeleton, contributes to this aesthetic.
Don't believe the hype. On the ground, here, we're not getting all these new magical buildings. I maybe noticed one larger building with a cool pattern being built and that was about a year or two ago. Our city still feels the same. Maybe they are being built, but they don't feel present yet. They might be deeply in construction.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We understand that it might not feel like there are many new buildings yet. However, some of the projects featured in the video are already under construction and have made significant progress, with a few floors already up. We included footage in the video to show this development.
Yes! Even more congestion in T.O.. If I made multiple millions per year, I suppose I could afford Limo service anywhere though. At 10-20 km/h downtown. If I were a multi-millionaire, I would not step foot on a TTC vehicle of any kind. If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a green dress, but not a real green dress, that's cruel.
Limo service might not be in our budget. Maybe we can convince the developers to build a super-fast underground transit system! Thanks for the chuckle!
The commentary in this video is hilarious and atrocious. Also the office tower is not under construction, it was paused indefinitely before construction started in the pandemic.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback! This video is an overview of Toronto's most exciting skyscraper projects. While the East Office Tower at Union Park has been paused, the project is still moving forward with its residential towers and urban park. Cheers!
Toronto during the 90s to early 2000s such a beautiful vibe less condos n high rise Toronto mid 2000s to now wtf is going on which city or cities they are competing with
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your love for 90s/early 2000s Toronto. It definitely had a unique vibe, didn't it? Fewer high-rises, more independent shops, and a distinct cultural scene. The city has definitely transformed since then. The building boom (especially condos) is part of Toronto's ongoing evolution into a major global city. It's a complex issue with both positives (economic growth, increased density) and negatives (affordability concerns, changing character of neighborhoods).
Thanks for your comment! It’s true that real estate is a big focus in Canada. However, Canada also invests in research and development, with programs like the SR&ED tax incentive and initiatives by the National Research Council. Balancing real estate and R&D investments is crucial for the country's future growth and innovation.
Down below these so called "Toronto's Supertall Skyscrapers", is a miserable city called Toronto. Here's the true face of Toronto: -Tent encampments all over the city. Whenever there is important international event in Toronto, police would move in and clear tent encampments out. No one knows where the police took the homeless people to, because they never reappear. You only see new faces reappear. It seems that there is a never ending supply of homeless people. No matter how many the police round up and dispose of them, a new swamp would reappear the next day. -Unhoused panhandlers (This is what Canadians like to call them to save face) in ever street corners and highway exits. -Brazen deadly, often gang related, shootings and stabbings all over the city each and every day. -There isn't a single day where there are no murder or unprovoked attacks on the streets. -The streets in the downtown core are extremely dirty. With strong stench of urine, you can smell them, before you see them. -Frequent home break-ins and carjacks. These are often violent, if not deadly. Police even urge people to put their car key by the front door so that the car thief knows where to get it, before they attack you. -The city's highways and bridges are crumbling due to lack of repairs. No one knows where the money for the maintenance has disappeared and into whose pockets. ---Last but not least is Toronto's extremely dangerous and dirty transit systems. They often break down and are never on time. Subway jumpers are frequent. The buses and subway trains need a good scrub and disinfection..... Yet, the Canadian media often call Toronto a world class city. They sure know how to brag, a lot!
Such a shame, most Toronto residents hate them, I know I drove Lyft part time and people complained! Way too many, too much development, and not enough services and infrastructure to support them. Also we’ve had more immigration and more development, yet housing costs have increased overall, not benefiting average citizens, only greedy developers. A change is needed…
Thanks for sharing that. It's tough when there’s so much development but not enough services to support it. It’s clear that more needs to be done to benefit everyone, not just developers. Hearing this from someone who drives Lyft and talks to residents really highlights the real-life issues. Change is definitely needed!
I guess nobody is worried that we have one of the worst commutes in the world.We can just sit in traffic all day…Make the greedy developers pay for new transit.
Thanks for your comment. We totally get it-traffic and long commutes are a huge hassle. While some new developments are starting to include transit improvements, there's definitely more that can be done.
Thanks for watching! While The One project has faced financial challenges, it's not officially bankrupt and is currently under creditor protection. Other projects like SkyTower, Forma, and Union Park are still progressing.
There’s a serious need for them? I guess they will be sold to wealthy middle and far eastern oligarchs. The average Canadian has no chance of buying a condo in downtown Toronto
Thanks for your comment! While some new skyscrapers in Toronto are still under construction and not yet occupied, as construction progresses and these buildings are completed, they will play a significant role in shaping Toronto's future. Stay tuned to see these developments take shape!
1 Bloor Ave. East, “The Wave”, is Toronto’s best newer condo tower …. Your examples are good, but make me question their viability …. Too much retail and commercial space …. and too little outdoor amenity space, and too few nearby schools and parks and parking.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and highlighting 1 Bloor East ("The Wave"). It's definitely a striking addition to the skyline, and I see why you'd consider it a top contender.
100% guaranteed that all these developers used/ use THE EXACT SAME PROCEDURES THAT DJT used and they are trying to charge him for it. Although it is stalled because of the sheer injustice of the charge.
Thanks for the comment! It's interesting you mention "The One." Its design definitely sparks varied opinions, some finding it bold and modern, others seeing it as you described. The loss of the anchor tenant is a challenge, but it also presents an opportunity to reimagine the retail space in a way that better serves the community.
1 Bloor Ave. East, “The Wave”, is Toronto’s best newer condo tower …. Your examples are good, but make me question their viability …. Too much retail and commercial space …. and too little outdoor amenity space, and too few nearby schools and parks and parking.
Hey everyone, thanks for watching! 🚀 If you're fascinated by Toronto's supertall skyscrapers, we've got more exciting content for you. Check out our other videos on skyscrapers and explore the incredible engineering behind these giants.
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Quick note on Toronto: Montréa; used to be Canada's largest city and centre of financial, airline transport etc activity in Canada. In 1976, the separtists provincial government was elected causing a massive exodus of head offices to Toronto and a massive construction boom. Airlines moved their flights to Toronto because that is where business travellers were (Montréal became what Toronto used to be: branch offices, and workers in branch offices don't generate much business class travel).
Once Toronto became the biggest city with all the head offices, this is where the jobs were, this is where the construction was and this is where immigration went for jobs so Toronto's growth accelerated ever since.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing that historical context about Toronto and Montreal. It's fascinating to see how political shifts can have such a big impact on urban development. You're right, the 1970s were a major turning point for both cities.
And all of that just because of the typical French inferiority complex…
There are three cities in North America with currently ongoing massive new supertall developments: New York, Toronto and Miami.
That's absolutely correct! We appreciate you pointing that out. New York, Toronto, and Miami are indeed experiencing significant supertall construction booms right now, transforming their skylines with impressive new additions.
Toronto is definitely out .
@@paulgitau6055 How so? It has supertalls which are under construction, already poking into the sky.
Not sure Miami soil can bear the weight of massive skyscrapers....
I was born in Toronto in 1959 and grew up in the Dufferin and Bloor area but took advantage of some work opportunities I had in Ontario and have not lived in Toronto since 1982. I still have family and friends there so I get back often. I was not expecting and did not think Toronto would become such a high population density city with no apparent end in sight to how much density it will have.
Since my work has been building city infrastructure, I know that my colleagues in Toronto are struggling to keep up with water, sewer, gas and electrical distribution infrastructure capacity. Roads, public transit and emergency services are also big challenges. Perhaps the city planners, engineers, architects and builders have some new tricks up their sleeve to be able to do this and the people that will be operating and maintaining these systems will not run into difficulties.
As for super tall residential condos, they cater to a very specific type of clientele. Hopefully there will also be enough affordable residential buildings for the people that have to work to service and maintain these super tall towers along with the infrastructure and businesses that will be required for this type of mega city to function.
Be sure to show correct images please!! Its okay if an image stays on the screen for more than a few seconds; there are an unnecessary amount of images of buildings in other cities, like NYC, Montréal and Shenzhen, China. Still a great video, just please be sure to find images that are of the cities/projects you are talking about.
Thanks for the feedback! We'll make sure to use only relevant visuals of Toronto's projects in the future. We appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Toronto is the probably the world's largest condo boom/bubble since Dubai hence why its skyline is looking an quite like it as of late... I just hope all these glittering projects can be finished before it collapses for one reason or another..
Thanks for sharing your perspective! We agree Toronto's condo boom is exciting and transformative. While there are valid concerns, the city's strong economy and growing population suggest continued demand for housing.
Hi Stickynorth. Negative, negative, negative. You must have a miserable failure rate in business and wish that on others. Or do you and are you just an armchair critic ?
@@GordMerrick If you lived here you might understand what he's talking about.
There's something else happening in Toronto.
@@GordMerrick It will always be like this on anonymous internet comment sections. But thanks for levelling the justified criticism.
Which sources of specialized knowledge have you consulted on this?
None?
Ok.
Toronto hasn't surpassed Chicago in terms of 150m buildings yet. Where are you getting your information from?
Chicago is beautiful but is going through some rough times.
My favourite part of the union park project is that it's building over the rail corridor like a smaller version of Hudson Yards in New York. I hope more projects are built over the corridor and continue the greenspace along the length
This is not a great time for residential condos to come to market. Also question building office buildings, with so many people working from home.
Condo towers don’t come to the market when they are completed, most of the units are pre-sold
Pre-construction in this market is definitely a way to loose money, and doubtful things will turn around anytime soon.
Record immigration and rates coming down no?
@@HDSLB no one wants a shoe box for 1m. condo sales are crashing right now.
@ThangPlants I agree and I never said they weren't. At some point and I don't know when, prices will bottom so at some point again might not be a bad investment.
Do you know when it will bottom out?
CIBC square remains the nicest towers on the skyline even with the renders
12:43 is a building in Montreal. You can even see the Habs logo on it. It has already been built. Try not to get the two cities confused, okay MegaBuilds?
We appreciate you pointing out this error and will make sure to correct it in our future videos. Thank you for watching!
You also used small town footage of Elora, ON for a brief moment for some odd reason. But overall great video
Did MegBuilds collect all their bloopers and add them to this one reel? Besides photos of non-Toronto scenes already commented on, 15 Bloor Street west is not near the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa as suggested at 11:09.
You're absolutely right, 15 Bloor Street West is indeed in downtown Toronto, not near the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa. Thanks for watching and for your valuable feedback!
I don't know where Pinnacle One Yonge gets it's number from since in all the renditions shown the actual One Yonge St. ( the Toronto Star building ) is still shown , unless it is going to share that address . Also I don't recognize the city at 12:48 but it is definitely not Toronto with those low rise mountains in the background .
You're right to question the name "Pinnacle One Yonge," as the original Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. still stands. The new development, while encompassing that building, is actually a multi-tower project on a larger site. The name likely signifies its connection to that iconic address, but it can definitely be confusing! Thanks for the comment!
Yes, and the 1 Yonge building won't be torn down either. It will be re-clad, renovated in various other ways, and remain in use. As a rule, commercial hi-rises built in the 1970-90 period are extremely sturdy and will last lifetimes if sufficiently well maintained. I'm less sure about newer ones.
One Yonge star building will remain but topped up. There will be five buildings in total
What portion of the population will ever see this glitz? While office space is vacant and affordable homes or rentals are in desperate demand, this is how the captains of capital use resources.
When I first went to Toronto in 1970, the tallest building was the Toronto Dominion tower with its 54 floors. I then saw the Bank of Montreal being built and the completion of the CN tower. I haven't been back in over 30 years. Will I still recognize the Toronto I left?
Thank you for your comment! Toronto has changed significantly since the 1970s. The skyline is now filled with numerous new skyscrapers, including several supertall buildings under construction or recently completed. While the Toronto Dominion Tower and the CN Tower remain iconic landmarks, you'll notice a dramatically transformed cityscape with modern architectural designs and a bustling urban environment. Despite these changes, many of the city's core features and historic sites are still recognizable.
Yes and no. Yes if you're near old landmarks, no if you're not.
You'd recognize the original financial district towers and some neighbourhoods like Queen West, Kensington, and Chinatown (if you visited them) but there are other places that would be totally unfamiliar - for example anything south of Union Station. Also you may not find many familiar businesses, there's been a huge degree of turnover - almost total in many areas.
I'm afraid I must inform you that, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which seems to be the world's leading authority on tall buildings, Chicago still has more buildings over 150m than Toronto.
At present, Chicago has 138, Toronto 95.
I think he included under construction so you are correct. But in about 5 years, Chicago 153, New York 412, Toronto potentially 426... THAT is nuts ... thats current construction and proposals fir all cities... granted they may not all get built but with our housing crisis ... would not be surprised.
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom _in all world history by far_ has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of planning approvals worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world.
So this is a stunning revelation you've discovered. All the people who should know, don't! I'm speechless.
Any more scoops? Is there a cure for cancer too? Are aliens running the White House?
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom _in all world history by far_ has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of building proposals worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world.
So this is a stunning revelation you've discovered. All the people who should know, don't! I'm speechless.
Any more scoops? Is there a cure for cancer too?
@@BenSanchez-n6w News of the greatest high-rise building boom in all world history by far has somehow yet to hit Toronto itself. The newspapers don't know about it. City council has kept secret all the hundreds of building proposals worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
The discussion on the leading high-rise forum, Urban Toronto, is about how building activity is dropping off right now. (The cranes count has gone down.) Same with, as I said, the leading high-rise authority in the world (CTBUH).
So this is a stunning revelation. All the people who should know, don't!
Any more scoops? Is there medical cures we don't know about as well?
@@BenSanchez-n6w Nope. There's no way the number of buildings that tall will _more than quadruple_ within 5 years. Ha. _Ha!_
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And that many more people will be wasting significant time waiting for the elevator that doesn’t service the needs of the residents
Thanks for your comment! Waiting for elevators can definitely be a test of patience 😂
Gehry has done a tall residental tower in NYC, several years ago. Kindly update your facts.
Thank you for your comment. Frank Gehry did complete a residential tower in New York City several years ago. It's called 8 Spruce Street (formerly known as New York by Gehry or Beekman Tower), and it was completed in 2011. It stands at 870 feet (265 meters) tall and was the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere at the time of its opening. The Forma project in Toronto marks Gehry's first residential tower in Canada, not his first overall.
As well as recently in Los Angeles 😅
Skyscraper cemetery is the future of Toronto
Toronto's recent highrise building boom has often been compared to that of NYC's of the 1920s and 30s. That may be true in terms of the sheer number of towers constructed, but those built in NYC, particularly the Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, were exceptional and iconic and after nearly a century, have aged remarkably well. The same cannot be said for much of the garbage that has gone up in Toronto over the last two decades. Of particular concern are the condos which have sprung up around the lakefront, most of which are blue/green spandrel and heavily balconied junk, and which I suspect will not pass the test of time well. Of the five projects mentioned in this video, I really only hold out hope for one, and that is Frank Gehry's 'Forma'( 'Union Park' thankfully remains on hold and is unlikely to ever be built as planned). Gehry's two-tower ensemble is certainly the most visually striking and architecturally refined of the bunch and IMO, aside from the CN Tower, will be the most significant contribution to the city's skyline since Mies van der Rohe's TD Center towers started Toronto's reach for the sky in the 1960s. However, only the shorter of the two 'Forma' towers is currently under construction...the most spectacular(and tallest) has yet to start, and in the current condo market glut, I wonder if it will ever be built.
I had just arrived from New York back in 1970, and the newly built TD Center really impressed me. So did the new City Hall, which sparked my passion for architecture. This rubbed off with my daughter who actually has become a successful and brilliant architect.
We appreciate your thoughtful perspective! It's true that beauty is subjective, and everyone has different opinions about architecture. We're glad you find the Forma project promising. We're also keeping our fingers crossed that the taller tower gets built, as it could truly be a unique addition to the skyline. Thanks for the insightful comment and for watching!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience with us! It's amazing how architecture can have such a powerful impact and inspire future generations. The TD Centre and City Hall are indeed iconic landmarks that continue to shape Toronto's skyline and inspire architects today.
Pinnacle 1 Yonge is residential not commercial.
Union Park has not been approved and the design is still preliminary. Demolition/construction has not been started and will not happen for a while.
It’s residential commercial and retail. There will also be a hotel. I know because I have a unit in the first building, The Prestige
I'm not sure how building supertalls where the price of a unit STARTS at $900,000 is going to solve the housing crisis.
The city has so much money to build all these high rise condos but can't find money for affordable housing or the ttc
Thank you for your comment. High-rise condos are typically funded by private investors and developers, not the city’s budget. However, your concern about affordable housing and public transit is valid. The city needs to balance private development with investments in affordable housing and public services like the TTC to benefit all residents.
Multiple TTC lines are under construction (Eglinton, Finch West, Ontario Line) and others are planned.
Try an internet search or ask your teacher.
That's not how housing works! Increasing housing supply will naturally lead to affordable housing in the long run.
@@dixonpinfold2582 not a valid retort. The eglington line has been under constrcution since early 2010s and has been delayed. The ontario line wont be ready until 2030, and the finch lrt is a full above ground lrt, meaning its basically a streetcar. These developers should really be ashamed of themselves.
@@josephshen-xu9198 Condos don't prevent subways! Quite the opposite. Higher density is what makes subways possible. And the more condos on routes where it's been announced that subway lines will be built, the more guaranteed the new lines' success will be.
I think that they have approval for 105 stories now. This video has some incorrect info.
Yeah. Housing crisis. Let’s build 900,000 dollar condos. That’s going to help zero.
You raise a valid point - the housing crisis is a real concern, and building luxury condos alone won't solve it, but other large-scale projects in the works aim to include a significant portion of affordable housing units. Check out our video about Villiers Island: th-cam.com/video/1VOX0zFcMuc/w-d-xo.html
We need to install glasses which wont let heat enter the office but allow ample light. This will reduce the need of power.
Great point! Energy-efficient glass is definitely a crucial aspect of sustainable skyscraper design. It's awesome to see developers prioritizing these technologies to reduce energy consumption. Thanks for the comment!
Toronto while a very meaty skyline has no supertall skyscrapers. You want to get to that level you need a few 1,300-1,400 footers...
The official technical cutoff of a supertall is 300m (~1000ft). The buildings listed in this video (if built) will all surpass that threshold.
Currently 5 Supertalls ( + 300 metres ) under construction in Toronto…..what’s your point exactly?
DOWNFALL IS THAT ITS NOT AFFORDABLE
I object to the pronunciation of _Ontario_ as _on-TAR-ee-oh._ Please make it _on-TAIR-ee-oh._
(I regret adding to the slew of negative comments, but I hope you don't find it bitter and full of rage, envy and other such emotions like all the rest! Cheers.)
Thanks for your comment! We appreciate your feedback on the pronunciation. Our voiceover is from the UK, so there might be some differences in pronunciation. We'll keep this in mind for future videos. No worries about the comment-constructive feedback helps us improve. Cheers!
00:29 the what? thats NYs 8 Spruce Street by Frank Gehry
supposed to be forma but he used the wrong pic
You are absolutely correct! The building shown at the 00:29 mark is indeed 8 Spruce Street in New York City, designed by Frank Gehry. It appears there was an error in the editing of the video. Thank you for pointing out this inaccuracy!
"People who are more conscious of their carbon footprint might find Union Park to be their second home." People who are conscious of their carbon footprint don't buy "second" homes...much less in a concrete and steel skyscraper. The next marketing pitch should be "People who buy homes here care about the economy because now they have a doorman and two maids."
Thank you for your comment! You raise a good point. Union Park is designed to appeal to those who prioritize sustainability in their urban living. It's about creating a more eco-friendly lifestyle within the city.
"carbon front" A.K.A another scam to control us.
Very similar to here in Melbourne... 10% architectly impressive skyscrapers 90% eyesores...
im here before billyboy4797's calgary comment🤣🤣
"Calgary city centre is bigger" 😉😉
lol!!!!! "Calgary takes the cake".
Yes!
Thank you for your support!
You state that 'Union Park' construction has been underway since 2023. This is incorrect. As of June 2nd 2024, this project remains on hold. No ground prep or excavation has ever been started on it and the current lowrise building at 325 Front St. West remains in use.
Thanks for catching that and pointing it out! You're absolutely right, Union Park's office tower is currently on hold.
Great but who will occupy them? The condo market is lethal now, meaning few sales. Sometimes you build them and no one comes! Then what?
Thanks for your comment. It’s a valid concern-building new condos doesn't guarantee they'll be filled, especially with the current condo market being tough.
A building of $900,.000 to $4 million condos is going to do nothing to solve the housing crisis, no matter how many you build.
The One will be done when the Eglinton lrt opens in 2034.
The ones already almost at tall as one bloor... so maybe a little sooner ;)
Does anyone remember how the 2012 Bond-movie is called?
Skyfall?
You need to correct your figures on cost of construction, Nothing is built from $85.00 per square foot, try more like $300.00 plus
Toronto needs super-tall super-expensive skyscrapers? Bullshit. Toronto need many modestly priced mid-size highrises instead. Not several phallic symbols or a million million-dollar singles
How many of these condo units are fully occupied by real people vs real estate investments for offshore money? Perhaps we will see a pull back from this type of investment in cities like Toronto that feed super tall buildings.
All this information, and you provided only 1 address!!!
SkyTower looks "futuristic and modern". Who wrote this?
Thanks for taking the time to comment on our video! The SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge is often described as futuristic and modern. Its sleek design, with a crystal-like glass facade and a faceted exoskeleton, contributes to this aesthetic.
The city cries poverty and build luxury condos while not being able to fill a pothole.
I wasn't even aware of this and I live not far from Toronto
You might need to go on a little Toronto adventure and uncover the hidden gems! Thanks for watching it!
u sound like the guy from the 'B1M' channel🤔😅
Who cares if there is no rent. control
Don't believe the hype. On the ground, here, we're not getting all these new magical buildings. I maybe noticed one larger building with a cool pattern being built and that was about a year or two ago.
Our city still feels the same.
Maybe they are being built, but they don't feel present yet.
They might be deeply in construction.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We understand that it might not feel like there are many new buildings yet. However, some of the projects featured in the video are already under construction and have made significant progress, with a few floors already up. We included footage in the video to show this development.
@@MegaBuilds5280 Are you telling me what my city really is when you're not really here?
Yes! Even more congestion in T.O.. If I made multiple millions per year, I suppose I could afford Limo service anywhere though. At 10-20 km/h downtown.
If I were a multi-millionaire, I would not step foot on a TTC vehicle of any kind.
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a green dress, but not a real green dress, that's cruel.
Limo service might not be in our budget. Maybe we can convince the developers to build a super-fast underground transit system! Thanks for the chuckle!
The commentary in this video is hilarious and atrocious. Also the office tower is not under construction, it was paused indefinitely before construction started in the pandemic.
I’m left wondering… Why was this video even made? Inaccuracies. Important information left out etc.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback! This video is an overview of Toronto's most exciting skyscraper projects. While the East Office Tower at Union Park has been paused, the project is still moving forward with its residential towers and urban park. Cheers!
Toronto during the 90s to early 2000s such a beautiful vibe less condos n high rise
Toronto mid 2000s to now wtf is going on which city or cities they are competing with
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your love for 90s/early 2000s Toronto. It definitely had a unique vibe, didn't it? Fewer high-rises, more independent shops, and a distinct cultural scene. The city has definitely transformed since then. The building boom (especially condos) is part of Toronto's ongoing evolution into a major global city. It's a complex issue with both positives (economic growth, increased density) and negatives (affordability concerns, changing character of neighborhoods).
Canada doesn't invest in R&D. Canada invests in real estate.....to its peril.
Thanks for your comment! It’s true that real estate is a big focus in Canada. However, Canada also invests in research and development, with programs like the SR&ED tax incentive and initiatives by the National Research Council. Balancing real estate and R&D investments is crucial for the country's future growth and innovation.
Down below these so called "Toronto's Supertall Skyscrapers", is a miserable city called Toronto.
Here's the true face of Toronto:
-Tent encampments all over the city. Whenever there is important international event in Toronto, police would move in and clear tent encampments out. No one knows where the police took the homeless people to, because they never reappear. You only see new faces reappear. It seems that there is a never ending supply of homeless people. No matter how many the police round up and dispose of them, a new swamp would reappear the next day.
-Unhoused panhandlers (This is what Canadians like to call them to save face) in ever street corners and highway exits.
-Brazen deadly, often gang related, shootings and stabbings all over the city each and every day.
-There isn't a single day where there are no murder or unprovoked attacks on the streets.
-The streets in the downtown core are extremely dirty. With strong stench of urine, you can smell them, before you see them.
-Frequent home break-ins and carjacks. These are often violent, if not deadly. Police even urge people to put their car key by the front door so that the car thief knows where to get it, before they attack you.
-The city's highways and bridges are crumbling due to lack of repairs. No one knows where the money for the maintenance has disappeared and into whose pockets. ---Last but not least is Toronto's extremely dangerous and dirty transit systems. They often break down and are never on time. Subway jumpers are frequent. The buses and subway trains need a good scrub and disinfection.....
Yet, the Canadian media often call Toronto a world class city. They sure know how to brag, a lot!
Such a shame, most Toronto residents hate them, I know I drove Lyft part time and people complained! Way too many, too much development, and not enough services and infrastructure to support them. Also we’ve had more immigration and more development, yet housing costs have increased overall, not benefiting average citizens, only greedy developers. A change is needed…
Thanks for sharing that. It's tough when there’s so much development but not enough services to support it. It’s clear that more needs to be done to benefit everyone, not just developers. Hearing this from someone who drives Lyft and talks to residents really highlights the real-life issues. Change is definitely needed!
I guess nobody is worried that we have one of the worst commutes in the world.We can just sit in traffic all day…Make the greedy developers pay for new transit.
Thanks for your comment. We totally get it-traffic and long commutes are a huge hassle. While some new developments are starting to include transit improvements, there's definitely more that can be done.
People with money coming out of their ears have a wonderful amount of condos to choose from...
Half of these projects are bankrupt
Thanks for watching! While The One project has faced financial challenges, it's not officially bankrupt and is currently under creditor protection. Other projects like SkyTower, Forma, and Union Park are still progressing.
Toronto is the only city in North America that acts like Asian's cities
There’s a serious need for them? I guess they will be sold to wealthy middle and far eastern oligarchs. The average Canadian has no chance of buying a condo in downtown Toronto
The skyline is typical cookie cutter and the apartments are small. The worst is they are designed like a hotel. Not really home feel.
Supervacant.
Thanks for your comment! While some new skyscrapers in Toronto are still under construction and not yet occupied, as construction progresses and these buildings are completed, they will play a significant role in shaping Toronto's future. Stay tuned to see these developments take shape!
Canada is running out of land.
I don’t like what became of Toronto.
No affordable housing. All for massive developer profits.
Thanks for your comment. We hear you on the issue of affordable housing. Indeed, It's a balance that the city is still working on.
1 Bloor Ave. East, “The Wave”, is Toronto’s best newer condo tower …. Your examples are good, but make me question their viability …. Too much retail and commercial space …. and too little outdoor amenity space, and too few nearby schools and parks and parking.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and highlighting 1 Bloor East ("The Wave"). It's definitely a striking addition to the skyline, and I see why you'd consider it a top contender.
… and one should only refer to the SkyDome as the SkyDome, and never as the pompous “Rogers Centre”.
100% guaranteed that all these developers used/ use THE EXACT SAME PROCEDURES THAT DJT used and they are trying to charge him for it. Although it is stalled because of the sheer injustice of the charge.
….. and “The One” looks like a boring passé chunky transformer, compared to “The Wave”, across the street …. and they lost their anchor retail tenant.
Thanks for the comment! It's interesting you mention "The One." Its design definitely sparks varied opinions, some finding it bold and modern, others seeing it as you described. The loss of the anchor tenant is a challenge, but it also presents an opportunity to reimagine the retail space in a way that better serves the community.
WHO wants to lose their shirt on overpriced shoebox Toronto condos?
People escape from Canadian garbage.
1 Bloor Ave. East, “The Wave”, is Toronto’s best newer condo tower …. Your examples are good, but make me question their viability …. Too much retail and commercial space …. and too little outdoor amenity space, and too few nearby schools and parks and parking.
Thanks for sharing!