[URBAN NOTE] "80-storey tower planned for Stollerys site at Yonge and Bloor"

[rfmcdonald]

As the Toronto Star's David Rider notes, the southwestern corner of Yonge and Bloor where menswear store Stollery's once was located may soon be occupied by one of the highest towers in the city. (blogTO also has more, including renderings.)

Developer Sam Mizrahi is proposing an 80-storey tower mixing upscale condo units and retail at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor Sts. — a development which would become the city’s second-tallest structure.

Mizrahi unveiled his vision for the former Stollerys store and adjacent lands on the intersection’s southwest corner on Wednesday night at a presentation at the Park Hyatt hotel.

The proposed 318-metre structure would be second only to the CN Tower, which stands 553 metres high.

Mizrahi told the Star it will be built by Foster + Partners of London and will have PATH connections to both the Bloor and Yonge lines, along with “a very significant public realm to enhance the pedestrian experience.”

The building will also feature eight levels of global retailers and over 600 parking spots with valet service.