I almost feel sorry for this contractor. They are trying to work inside a postage stamp - having to re-stage the materials constantly and tip-toeing around to ensure they don't damage any of the already completed forms.
Agreed .. It's most assuredly being done to keep the street druggies from gathering, shooting up and hanging out on the benches in front of the West Tower entrance – which has been an ever increasing problem since the construction staging area was removed earlier in the summer.
(Drug users...
I have not done so personally, but a few others I know in the area have.
I know BOSA has been working with the City on this issue too, as it directly impacts their investments in a negative way.
Well .. I live in Arris East and have since the tower opened. It's a great building - the units are spacious and the amenities are second to none. My wife and I left the housing market after years living in the inner city and owning a home in a nice neighbourhood. We decided renting is our...
They set up some form of pile hole drilling equipment on the site late yesterday. They are also currently tying rebar cages. I'm not familiar with the construction techniques that are going to be employed here, but it doesn't look like there will be any excavation happening, based on this (?)...
I have also heard this.
The west tower is now going to be sold as condominiums. The east tower will remain rentals.
West tower is currently scheduled for showings, sales and occupation in October/November.
This placard is posted across the street. I take it this means that there is some parking lot and/or landscaping work being permitted? Or is this in preparation for full building permit issuance?
Arris does have some very nice common area facilities for residents, located on the 3rd floor, including common lounge rooms, outdoor green space, study rooms, a full gym and an indoor pool. (Most of that was completed and opened back in 2021).
I do wish there was a restaurant or two in the...