Construction Updates: Toronto's Supertall Skyscrapers

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Welcome to "Construction Updates: Toronto Supertall Skyscrapers", where we dive into the skyscraper construction transforming Toronto’s skyline! As of May 2024, Toronto has surpassed Chicago in the number of skyscrapers over 150 meters tall. This video explores the most exciting developments in the Toronto skyscraper boom, showcasing the ambitious designs and engineering marvels of new skyscrapers under construction.
In this video, you’ll discover:
SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge: A futuristic skyscraper expected to be 90-100 stories tall, with retail, office spaces, and a community center. This Toronto skyscraper being built is set to redefine the city’s architectural standards.
The One: This 80-storey titan is set to be one of the tallest structures in Canada, offering a perfect mix of residential, hotel, and retail spaces. The One skyscraper in Toronto is an engineering marvel.
Forma: Designed by Frank Gehry, this elegant tower will enhance the Entertainment District with its unique architecture. Forma will be a significant addition to the Toronto skyline.
Union Park: A sustainable project aiming to meet LEED platinum standards, featuring office spaces, green technologies, and public amenities. This Toronto skyscraper under construction is part of the city’s commitment to green building.
15 Bloor St W: A high-profile proposal set to transform low-rise properties into revolutionary new supertall towers, contributing to the Toronto skyscraper boom.
Join us as we uncover how these skyscrapers in Toronto are redefining urban development. From the challenges faced during construction to the innovative solutions driving progress, get ready to be amazed by the Toronto skyscraper revolution!
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@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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. New York's Next Gen of Billion-Dollar Skyscrapers!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndmVh8uU3M_YkZs.html USA is Spending $1.6BN in a NEW and TALLEST Skyscraper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5OBmd1p0LSbcp8.html Don't miss our video on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major Canadian infrastructure project that connects Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan. It's a must-watch for all you construction enthusiasts and proudly Canadians and Americans: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5thpNJ33a-rfas.html

@jfmezei 4 күн бұрын

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.

@tluangasailo3663 Ай бұрын

There are three cities in North America with currently ongoing massive new supertall developments: New York, Toronto and Miami.

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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.

@paulgitau6055 21 күн бұрын

Toronto is definitely out .

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

@@paulgitau6055 How so? It has supertalls which are under construction, already poking into the sky.

@Danny_6Handford 6 күн бұрын

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.

@sunghoonjay 2 күн бұрын

CIBC square remains the nicest towers on the skyline even with the renders

@CanadianTransitFan 28 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 28 күн бұрын

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.

@juniorcampbell2980 Ай бұрын

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.

@Coltoid Ай бұрын

Condo towers don’t come to the market when they are completed, most of the units are pre-sold

@g.r.2985 29 күн бұрын

Pre-construction in this market is definitely a way to loose money, and doubtful things will turn around anytime soon.

@HDSLB 15 күн бұрын

Record immigration and rates coming down no?

@adandemobilegamer 22 күн бұрын

The city has so much money to build all these high rise condos but can't find money for affordable housing or the ttc

@MegaBuilds5280 20 күн бұрын

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 13 күн бұрын

Multiple TTC lines are under construction (Eglinton, Finch West, Ontario Line) and others are planned. Try an internet search or ask your teacher.

@takedalullaby 11 күн бұрын

That's not how housing works! Increasing housing supply will naturally lead to affordable housing in the long run.

@chuckrussell-coons5866 25 күн бұрын

"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."

@MegaBuilds5280 20 күн бұрын

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.

@dixonpinfold2582 2 күн бұрын

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.

@stickynorth Ай бұрын

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..

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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.

@user-kp2rr8xf7x 18 күн бұрын

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 ?

@WaveQuakeTV 17 күн бұрын

@@user-kp2rr8xf7x If you lived here you might understand what he's talking about. There's something else happening in Toronto.

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

@@user-kp2rr8xf7x It will always be like this on anonymous internet comment sections. But thanks for levelling the justified criticism.

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

Which sources of specialized knowledge have you consulted on this? None? Ok.

@lokesh303101 Ай бұрын

Yes!

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@robinchase2141 Ай бұрын

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?

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

We appreciate you pointing out this error and will make sure to correct it in our future videos. Thank you for watching!

@RichardHartl 25 күн бұрын

You also used small town footage of Elora, ON for a brief moment for some odd reason. But overall great video

@bodaciousbiker 23 күн бұрын

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.

@koantao8321 22 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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!

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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.

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

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.)

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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!

@stussysinglet 28 күн бұрын

Very similar to here in Melbourne... 10% architectly impressive skyscrapers 90% eyesores...

@bobsobie678 2 күн бұрын

The One will be done when the Eglinton lrt opens in 2034.

@sunforceupliftingtranceoff7389 9 күн бұрын

DOWNFALL IS THAT ITS NOT AFFORDABLE

@buszyguy Ай бұрын

im here before billyboy4797's calgary comment🤣🤣

@zigzag00 Ай бұрын

"Calgary city centre is bigger" 😉😉

@C-mac_in_the_6ix Ай бұрын

lol!!!!! "Calgary takes the cake".

@torontobro 13 күн бұрын

And that many more people will be wasting significant time waiting for the elevator that doesn’t service the needs of the residents

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Waiting for elevators can definitely be a test of patience 😂

@ijc67 27 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 27 күн бұрын

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!

@hrushikeshavachat900 23 күн бұрын

We need to install glasses which wont let heat enter the office but allow ample light. This will reduce the need of power.

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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!

@felixdatche9278 Ай бұрын

Gehry has done a tall residental tower in NYC, several years ago. Kindly update your facts.

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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.

@lovelyla85 25 күн бұрын

As well as recently in Los Angeles 😅

@koantao8321 22 күн бұрын

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?

@MegaBuilds5280 20 күн бұрын

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.

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

Yes and no. Yes if you're near old landmarks, no if you're not.

@lgo10 Ай бұрын

00:29 the what? thats NYs 8 Spruce Street by Frank Gehry

@IrvineKinneas01 Ай бұрын

supposed to be forma but he used the wrong pic

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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!

@gamarad 4 күн бұрын

Toronto hasn't surpassed Chicago in terms of 150m buildings yet. Where are you getting your information from?

@octaviaria8081 13 күн бұрын

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?

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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.

@brian13105 21 күн бұрын

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 .

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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!

@dixonpinfold2582 13 күн бұрын

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.

@MatthiaGryffine 27 күн бұрын

I wasn't even aware of this and I live not far from Toronto

@MegaBuilds5280 27 күн бұрын

You might need to go on a little Toronto adventure and uncover the hidden gems! Thanks for watching it!

@samzo1184 9 күн бұрын

u sound like the guy from the 'B1M' channel🤔😅

@bodaciousbiker 23 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for catching that and pointing it out! You're absolutely right, Union Park's office tower is currently on hold.

@PJAvenger 29 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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!

@adandemobilegamer 22 күн бұрын

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

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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).

@juliannorwich319 25 күн бұрын

SkyTower looks "futuristic and modern". Who wrote this?

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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.

@WaveQuakeTV 17 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 17 күн бұрын

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.

@WaveQuakeTV 14 күн бұрын

@@MegaBuilds5280 Are you telling me what my city really is when you're not really here?

@someguy87643 7 күн бұрын

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

@mcscotty325 17 күн бұрын

Canada doesn't invest in R&D. Canada invests in real estate.....to its peril.

@MegaBuilds5280 17 күн бұрын

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.

@TheNewMediaoftheDawn 13 күн бұрын

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…

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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!

@RossMunro-mf6ez 15 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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.

@Coltoid Ай бұрын

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.

@WebVid 29 күн бұрын

I’m left wondering… Why was this video even made? Inaccuracies. Important information left out etc.

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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!

@steven.events 18 күн бұрын

Supervacant.

@MegaBuilds5280 17 күн бұрын

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!

@Metryingatlife 6 күн бұрын

Who cares if there is no rent. control

@kevinblackburn3198 12 сағат бұрын

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

@patatebanine4278 12 күн бұрын

Toronto is the only city in North America that acts like Asian's cities

@kjss4345 Ай бұрын

Half of these projects are bankrupt

@MegaBuilds5280 29 күн бұрын

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.

@peteryeung111 13 күн бұрын

Canada is running out of land.

@letsif 11 күн бұрын

The city cries poverty and build luxury condos while not being able to fill a pothole.

@1safestar 15 күн бұрын

No affordable housing. All for massive developer profits.

@MegaBuilds5280 13 күн бұрын

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.

@StylosetPapier 22 күн бұрын

… and one should only refer to the SkyDome as the SkyDome, and never as the pompous “Rogers Centre”.

@StylosetPapier 22 күн бұрын

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.

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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.

@DrissDaniel-rn1qc 23 күн бұрын

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.

@StylosetPapier 22 күн бұрын

….. and “The One” looks like a boring passé chunky transformer, compared to “The Wave”, across the street …. and they lost their anchor retail tenant.

@MegaBuilds5280 21 күн бұрын

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.