(04-30-2016, 10:28 PM)GtwoK Wrote: On another note, I remember seeing a For Sale (and possibly a Sold?) sign on the South West corner of Weber Victoria. Anyone know any details, or which specific building was sold there? This intersection is ripe for some redevlopment, post grade separation.

(04-30-2016, 10:54 PM)BrianT Wrote:

(04-30-2016, 10:36 PM)panamaniac Wrote: That was the Fackoury Garage property, wasn't it?  I don't have the impression that anything will happen there soon.  I wondered when the sign went up whether the Working Centre/St John's Kitchen people might not be interested, but I suspect the price would be beyond their capacity.

I would guess that there are contamination issues to deal with on that property before any redevelopment could take place.....spills of petroleum products over the years.

(04-30-2016, 10:58 PM)tomh009 Wrote:

(04-30-2016, 10:54 PM)BrianT Wrote: I would guess that there are contamination issues to deal with on that property before any redevelopment could take place.....spills of petroleum products over the years.

Working Centre could possibly use it as an automotive shop or something similar, negating the need for redevelopment.

But I don't believe the property can be sold without the environmental mitigation being completed.

(04-30-2016, 11:08 PM)tomh009 Wrote: OK, checking ... and it can be sold (sorry about the mistake).  Basically the "original" owner is responsible for cleanup.  So if you buy a property without mitigation, you would need to then go after the seller to cover the mitigation expenses -- a pretty risky proposition.  So few buyers are willing to buy a gas station (for example) without a proper environmental assessment and mitigation.

(05-01-2016, 06:05 PM)panamaniac Wrote: I don't think I've seen mention of it, but the Mennonite Building on Kent at Charles St has metal framework going up on the roof for what I assume will be a third floor.  Surprising to see a substantial addition on such a new structure.

(05-01-2016, 06:57 PM)Lens Wrote:

(05-01-2016, 06:05 PM)panamaniac Wrote: I don't think I've seen mention of it, but the Mennonite Building on Kent at Charles St has metal framework going up on the roof for what I assume will be a third floor.  Surprising to see a substantial addition on such a new structure.

I believe it's just a solar roof similar to this style 

(04-26-2016, 11:57 PM)Lens Wrote: Not sure if it was mentioned specifically but Manulife is putting some massive windows in on the third floor, Water st side of the building.

(04-30-2016, 11:08 PM)tomh009 Wrote: OK, checking ... and it can be sold (sorry about the mistake).  Basically the "original" owner is responsible for cleanup.  So if you buy a property without mitigation, you would need to then go after the seller to cover the mitigation expenses -- a pretty risky proposition.  So few buyers are willing to buy a gas station (for example) without a proper environmental assessment and mitigation.

(05-02-2016, 12:26 PM)panamaniac Wrote: So, spring is here and the former Mayfair site is sitting empty and unlandscaped, surrounded by chain link fence and with several City food kiosks stored on the pile of rocks.  Nice to see the City and the private sector cooperating to create that Downtown vibe....