Thursday, August 6, 2020
Friday, April 19, 2019
A post from the reason this blog was created to support a public space on Pacific St in the Junction.
http://junctionps.blogspot.com/2010/04/junction-public-space-article.html
http://junctionps.blogspot.com/2010/04/junction-public-space-article.html
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Who is old Oldstonehenge
Oldstonehenge has been active in the GTA since
2009. They specialize in gentrifying neighbourhoods, and they strive to
influence these transforming regions by increasing the value of their
properties. Their success is attributed to smart planning and their
visionary leader Michael Dobrijevic. He was able to distill his vision
down to four principles that he calls The 4D Model.
Part of the reason this developer works in gentrifying neighbourhoods is their promise to become thriving communities of the future. In each project they undertake, they are committed to create purpose-driven projects that will transform communities and resonate with the citizens of today and tomorrow.
Bolstered by his impressive string of successes, Michael opened his own company in 2009. Since this time, he’s played an influential role in the Toronto Real Estate industry as a leader in redevelopment and revitalization. In 2014 to 2016, Michael would take on two roles, as he also performed as the Chief Investment Officer for Trinity Development Group.
He has been able to distill his formula for success down to four principles that he calls The 4D Model. The 4 D’s are Discover, Design, Develop, and Deliver. This straightforward path to development seems simple enough, but it is a guide that ensures that this developer will stay on the right track and never lose its way.
This was a redevelopment project in the historic Cabbagetown neighbourhood. They acquired this historical building and decided to celebrate its past by keeping its traditional Victorian facade. The interiors, however, were updated to embody the essence of modern day living. The outdated rental apartment units in his development were upgraded to include new hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. This redevelopment was completed in 2011.
549 College Street
This is a 4,500 square foot purpose built development for the LCBO. This downtown address was in dire need for additional retail, which is exactly what this project was able to deliver. It is located in an ideal urban location surrounded by condos, cafes, and clubs. It also has excellent transit in the form of streetcar lines that run down College Street. This development was completed in 2010.
Part of the reason this developer works in gentrifying neighbourhoods is their promise to become thriving communities of the future. In each project they undertake, they are committed to create purpose-driven projects that will transform communities and resonate with the citizens of today and tomorrow.
Toronto is transforming a little more everyday. It was once an
industrial hub, but today those swathes of industry brown fields have
been replaced with mixed-use developments made up of markets,
employments centres, and condos. The GTA is now filled with pockets of
neighbourhoods where residents can live, work, and play, and it is
partially thanks to this development company.
There would be no Oldstonehenge if it weren’t for their visionary leader Michael Dobrijevic. Michael had an illustrious career before starting his own company. He was a prominent member of Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust’s management team, with whom he worked as the Director of Leasing and Development for six years. In this position, he was able to grow Riocan into one of the country's largest REITs by building its assets from $15 million to over $1 billion during his tenure.
After this impressive run, Michael worked as a Managing Partner and Senior Vice President of Development and Leasing with Bentall Kennedy in their retail division. He was able to create consistent returns of over 22% for his investors in this role.
There would be no Oldstonehenge if it weren’t for their visionary leader Michael Dobrijevic. Michael had an illustrious career before starting his own company. He was a prominent member of Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust’s management team, with whom he worked as the Director of Leasing and Development for six years. In this position, he was able to grow Riocan into one of the country's largest REITs by building its assets from $15 million to over $1 billion during his tenure.
After this impressive run, Michael worked as a Managing Partner and Senior Vice President of Development and Leasing with Bentall Kennedy in their retail division. He was able to create consistent returns of over 22% for his investors in this role.
Bolstered by his impressive string of successes, Michael opened his own company in 2009. Since this time, he’s played an influential role in the Toronto Real Estate industry as a leader in redevelopment and revitalization. In 2014 to 2016, Michael would take on two roles, as he also performed as the Chief Investment Officer for Trinity Development Group.
He has been able to distill his formula for success down to four principles that he calls The 4D Model. The 4 D’s are Discover, Design, Develop, and Deliver. This straightforward path to development seems simple enough, but it is a guide that ensures that this developer will stay on the right track and never lose its way.
The 4D Model outlines how a developer should seek out a strategic
site where they see potential to raise the value of the property. From
there they need to design projects that are a good fit. Does the design
properly integrate with the existing neighbourhood? Does it enhance the
dynamic of the region? These are important considerations. Next they
need to build properties that will last for generations. This will
ensure that they create long term value for their partners, retailers
and communities.
One example of this philosophy is their recent Rosedale project. This mixed-use development encompasses 60,000 square feet and is adjacent to the award-winning redevelopment of the clocktower on Summerhill Station.
This company is one of the younger developers in the GTA, but they still benefit from decades of experience thanks to their founder and visionary leader Michael Dobrijevic. He has been able to take his deep understanding of the real estate and investment industries to create projects that transform entire neighbourhoods. Together with his company, Michael will continue to lead the GTA towards a brighter future.
One example of this philosophy is their recent Rosedale project. This mixed-use development encompasses 60,000 square feet and is adjacent to the award-winning redevelopment of the clocktower on Summerhill Station.
This company is one of the younger developers in the GTA, but they still benefit from decades of experience thanks to their founder and visionary leader Michael Dobrijevic. He has been able to take his deep understanding of the real estate and investment industries to create projects that transform entire neighbourhoods. Together with his company, Michael will continue to lead the GTA towards a brighter future.
Previous Projects
433-435 Parliament StreetThis was a redevelopment project in the historic Cabbagetown neighbourhood. They acquired this historical building and decided to celebrate its past by keeping its traditional Victorian facade. The interiors, however, were updated to embody the essence of modern day living. The outdated rental apartment units in his development were upgraded to include new hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. This redevelopment was completed in 2011.
549 College Street
This is a 4,500 square foot purpose built development for the LCBO. This downtown address was in dire need for additional retail, which is exactly what this project was able to deliver. It is located in an ideal urban location surrounded by condos, cafes, and clubs. It also has excellent transit in the form of streetcar lines that run down College Street. This development was completed in 2010.
Pacific and Dundas W CONDOS PROJECTS 2018
from the companies site,
Location
A definitive mixed-use development with office, retail and residential.
Neighbourhood
Revitalization of the Junction is now
legendary in Toronto. The stylish semi’s, cool church and warehouse loft
conversions even new boutique condos make this a hip address for young
professionals and urban cool families. Supportive locals and lots of
visitors are drawn to the new rising chef’s restaurant, industrial chic
vintage antiques, indie design and décor stores, hipster barber shops
and coffeehouses.
timeline,
from the councillors site,
Pre-Application Meeting for 2946-2968 Dundas St W - Thursday, April 5
On
Thursday, April 5, 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the West Toronto Baptist
Church (3049 Dundas St W), the proponents, Oldstonehenge Development
Corp, for 2946-2986 Dundas St W (the property including Junction Train
Platform), will be hosting a development pre-application meeting for a
proposal that has not yet been submitted to the City. Doors open at 6:30
pm, presentation at 7 pm. The proposed mixed-use development seeks to
redevelop the site with commercial and residential uses. I will be
attending this meeting.
2706, 2708, 2710, 2720, and 2730 Dundas Street West - Zoning Amendment
ACTION
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Received
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Ward:14
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2706, 2708, 2710, 2720, and 2730 Dundas Street West - Zoning Amendment Ap
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| City Council Decision |
City
Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, received Item TE34.23
for information, City Council having adopted Item CC44.38.
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| City Council Decision Advice and Other Information |
City Council considered Items TE34.23 and CC44.38 together.
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| Background Information (Community Council) |
| (June
14, 2018) Report and Attachments 1-11 from the Acting Director,
Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 2706, 2708, 2710,
2720, and 2730 Dundas St. W. - Zoning Amendment Application - Request
for Directions Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117256.pdf) |
| Communications (Community Council) | |||
| (June 25, 2018) Letter from Christl Mittendorfer (TE.Supp.TE34.23.1)
(June 27, 2018) E-mail from Daphne Dales (TE.Supp.TE34.23.2) (June 25, 2018) E-mail from Marlene Bernholtz (TE.Supp.TE34.23.3) (June 28, 2018) E-mail from Jim Baxter (TE.Supp.TE34.23.4) (July 3, 2018) Letter from Tina Leslie (TE.Supp.TE34.23.5) (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-85630.pdf) (July 3, 2018) Letter from Ken Sharratt (TE.Supp.TE34.23.6) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Michelle Fobert (TE.Supp.TE34.23.7) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Stephen Cameron (TE.Supp.TE34.23.8) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Margaret Marissen (TE.Supp.TE34.23.9) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Donald Miller (TE.Supp.TE34.23.10) (June 28, 2018) Letter from James Baxter (TE.Supp.TE34.23.11) (July 3, 2018) Letter from Catherine Nasmith, Architectural Conservancy Ontario (TE.Supp.TE34.23.12) (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-85694.pdf) | (July 2, 2018) E-mail from Catherine Illingworth (TE.Supp.TE34.23.13) (July 2, 2018) Letter from Jonathan Peck (TE.Supp.TE34.23.14) (June 25, 2018) E-mail from Neil Ross (TE.Supp.TE34.23.15) (July 2, 2018) E-mail from Ruth Caspell (TE.Supp.TE34.23.16) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Peter and Helen Ness (TE.Supp.TE34.23.17) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Harry H. Cornelius (TE.Supp.TE34.23.18) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Ed Barreveld (TE.Supp.TE34.23.19) (July 3, 2018) Letter from Dawn Buie (TE.Supp.TE34.23.20) (June 25, 2018) Letter from Volker Masemann (TE.Supp.TE34.23.21) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Michael Young (TE.Supp.TE34.23.22) (June 28, 2018) E-mail from Claire Lyons (TE.Supp.TE34.23.23) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Carmen Victor (TE.Supp.TE34.23.24) (July 3, 2018) E-mail from Chloe Gatkowski (TE.Supp.TE34.23.25) (July 4, 2018) E-mail from Jennie Punter (TE.Supp.TE34.23.26) (July 4, 2018) Submission from Jim Baxter (TE.Supp.TE34.23.27) (July 4, 2018) E-mail from Raymond L. Kennedy (TE.New.TE34.23.28) |
The Junction Condos is a New Condo development by Oldstonehenge-Development-Corporation located at Pacific and Dundas W, Toronto.
Full text of (July 3, 2018) Letter from Catherine Nasmith, Architectural Conservancy Ontario (TE.Supp.TE34.23.12)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-85694.pdf
July 3, 2018
Members Toronto East York Community Council ARCHITECTURAL tevcctoronto.ca CONSERVANCY TORONTO Members Etobicoke-York Community Council ONTARIO etcctoronto.ca
Re: Development Proposals in the Toronto Junction
Agenda Items No. EY 32.2 2978-2988 Dundas Street West and 406-408 Pacific Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Applications
TE34.8 2639 Dundas Street West - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
TE 34.23 2706, 2708, 2710, 2720, and 2730 Dundas Street West - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Directions Report
We are taking the unusual step of writing simultaneously to two community Councils regarding the future of the Junction Neighbourhood, specifically the main streets at its heart, Dundas, Keele and Annette. We are hoping that Council will put in place a holding bylaw under the Ontario Heritage Act to allow completion of the Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Phase I planning before new development irrevocably changes the historic character of the area.
For years, local residents have been requesting an HCD to protect this most important neighbourhood. Because The Junction was once an independent municipality it contains all elements, relatively intact, of its historic fabric. At long last, City Council has voted to make The Junction HCD a priority, and it is anticipated that the study and plan process will begin very shortly. Unfortunately, the delay in starting has put the City in the difficult position of facing four separate development applications without adequate heritage policies in place to measure the development proposals' compatibility with the historic fabric.
ACO Toronto has taken a particular interest in the future of the Junction. During the winter and spring of 2018, ACO Toronto worked with Ryerson University's Urban Planning Department students to explore Tthe Junction neighbourhood, taking a closer look into The Junction's rich architectural history. Their findings recognized the Junction's uniqueness in its collection of fine-grained, rhythmic, strikingly individual architectural buildings. These buildings host a number of independent businesses that are the backbone of this community. New development tends to push out these smaller businesses due to the sky-rocketing rents and larger floor plans that are usually only more affordable for larger companies. The Junction is a living, breathing, vibrant area and new development proposal need to consider and capture what makes this community unique and special. The indicators the students selected showed that the existing community has a multitude of activities within the older building stock which have significant value. Any major redevelopments risk eroding the significant physical, social and economic value that is unique to this area.
So often, the success of an area created by the incremental investment of local entrepreneurs attracts larger scale investment, setting the stage for the main streets' demise. In cities around the world, conservation districts play a role in shaping development to fit and keep what made the area attractive. Toronto is rapidly losing the 19th century commercial fabric that has been the secret of its success for over 206-401 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 3A8 info@acotoronto.ca 4165984144
www.acotoronto.ca The past Our present Your future a century. Leaving the Junction to the roulette wheel of development applications will lead to the sterilization of one of the city's last surviving commercial strips.
While the City will be challenged to complete the necessary research and public process to complete both the HCD study and plan within the one year holding period, with community collaboration it can be done. For example, Harbord Village HCD Phase One was completed in one year. ACO Toronto is prepared to continue to devote our scarce resources to research support. We need Toronto City Council to hit the pause button and create a time window to do the planning needed to keep one of Toronto's most interesting communities for the future to enjoy.
Yours truly,
Catherine Nasmith, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP President ACO Toronto
C.C. Mary MacDonald mmacdon7@toronto.ca Councillor Gord Perks councillor perks@toronto.ca Councillor Sarah Doucette councillor doucette@toronto.ca
206-401 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 3A8 info@acotoronto.ca 4165984144 www.acotoronto.ca The past Our present Your future
Monday, December 21, 2015
How to Build a Better Greenbelt
Posted by Josh Kohler on May 27, 2014
*– Part 3 of our series on The Big Review –*
How to Build a Better Greenbelt
*– Part 3 of our series on The Big Review –*
full article here
Ontario's Greenbelt Plan was established in 2005, creating a permanently
protected landscape made up of 1.8 million acres of green space,
agricultural land, existing settlements and natural heritage features and
systems. The Greenbelt is a key component of Ontario's growth management
strategy that directs development away from rural areas that contain
significant agricultural assets, environmental systems, natural resources
and recreational opportunities that are central to sustaining a high
quality of life for rapidly-growing communities in the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (GGH). The Greenbelt Plan works along with and reinforces its
sister Plan, the Growth Plan, which provides direction on where and how
growth should occur. As the largest of its kind worldwide, Ontario's
Greenbelt Plan is both an ambitious and contentious piece of legislation
that affects a diverse range of stakeholders from upper, single, and lower
tier municipalities to farmers, residents, businesses and developers.
Ontario's Greenbelt Plan was established in 2005, creating a permanently
protected landscape made up of 1.8 million acres of green space,
agricultural land, existing settlements and natural heritage features and
systems. The Greenbelt is a key component of Ontario's growth management
strategy that directs development away from rural areas that contain
significant agricultural assets, environmental systems, natural resources
and recreational opportunities that are central to sustaining a high
quality of life for rapidly-growing communities in the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (GGH). The Greenbelt Plan works along with and reinforces its
sister Plan, the Growth Plan, which provides direction on where and how
growth should occur. As the largest of its kind worldwide, Ontario's
Greenbelt Plan is both an ambitious and contentious piece of legislation
that affects a diverse range of stakeholders from upper, single, and lower
tier municipalities to farmers, residents, businesses and developers.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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