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<title>blogTO Recent Comments: The Condo Market Gets Another History Lesson</title>
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<title>MrLOFTca</title>
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Toronto has enough under funded community centers, i think It's just not practical nor feasible to turn many of these semi-historical buildings into any but lofts. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c562628</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:49:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>From around the way</title>
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If you're correct Anon, then that banner that's in the photo is advertising the wrong church conversion..

Check the website http://www.thechurchlofts.com]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c490116</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:29:47 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Anon</title>
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This is the Annette church. Spent a month and a bit working on the grounds this summer.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c386281</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:52:25 PST</pubDate>
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Just wanted to mention that I believe the photo is wrong in this article. The photo is not of the Annette/Keele church conversion but of the Dovercourt/Bloor church conversion. I used to live in the area so I'd pass by that church everyday on my way home. 

Its difficult to tell as the spire is not included in the photo which is a stark difference between the two. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c385182</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:53:09 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Kirby @ Re/Max</title>
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Developers think with their @ss, where their pocketbooks are. If turning the Church into Condos makes them the most money, that's what they'll do. I'm not complaining because that means more units for me to sell. Another thing to think about is the location. It's not a great location for anything commercial. A community centre certainly not needed with 2 community centres and 3 indoor pools within a 1KM radius. Tearing this beautiful church down would be a pity so I'm glad it's going to be put to good use and converted into condos. Change is good for survival even for buildings.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381611</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381611</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:02:05 PST</pubDate>
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<title>nav</title>
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thats true..and funny at the same time]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381149</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:13:08 PST</pubDate>
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<title>jen</title>
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From what I've seen of church conversions, they're beautiful...many hallmarks of the church are kept intact - stone walls, large doors, stained glass, etc.  In fact, if I could live in one, I probably would...they're very unique living spaces.  I don't see the problem with more of these.

I grew up in the neighbourhood of this particular conversion.  There are already lots of other functioning churches in the area, as well as community amenities. I could not see a neighbourhood museum being a success as museums need tourists as well...because how often would you go to this theoretical museum if you lived in the area?  From what I can tell, the area wouldn't attract enough outside people for such a project to survive. It would have to be something really great (read: $$$) to do so.

Bottom line is, the city or a different kind of developer/entrepreneur didn't step in.  No point whining about it.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381115</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:31:26 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmy</title>
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@Eugene

Great idea. Get all the skaters cash to together buy the place,start the business,  open for business, and see how long you survive...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381090</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381090</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:57:32 PST</pubDate>
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<title>eugene</title>
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best use for a church...   ...a skatepark!

seriously, tell me when you where a young boy that you did not think of better places to be than in church on a sunday morning! like riding your bike, or skateboarding, or playing in the dirt...

now you can skate...  ...in church tada

did you cry as well when the runnymede theatre got turned into chapters?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c381078</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:44:20 PST</pubDate>
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<title>jack</title>
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they should turn the church into a chinese temple.. more money to be made. the chinese temple can probably afford to pay tax.. but not the church]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c379789</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:57:58 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Yay something useful...</title>
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If people cant be bothered to support their precious church then the church must be sold. 
If it's sold to developers who will make good use of the building and not tear it down, then great. That's a million times better than the building getting leveled and some bullshit ugly tower getting put up in its place.

" I'd rather see the buildings refitted for community centers and neighbourhood museums."
Righhhht. And who the fuck is supposed to pay for this?

Anti-condo people need to get over themselves. 

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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c379387</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:44:39 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Todd</title>
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Yes its good its not being torn down. People seem to raise more of a stink for churches but when a factory, or warehouse gets redeveloped not many people speak up, I believe this has nothing to do with acutal religion, but the church is still viewed as more sacred]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378468</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:13:17 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Colin</title>
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This is right down the street from where I live.  I hope the building remains relatively in tact, at least from the outside.  I'm glad it's not being torn down.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378457</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:46:40 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan L.</title>
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I suppose I could start a cult.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378054</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:45:28 PST</pubDate>
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<title>badbhoy</title>
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I was in Glasgow last year and went to a nightclub that was previously a church.  They also had a couple of restaurants in the building and it was used for weddings and the like.  The place was great.

So it can be done successfully.

http://www.oran-mor.co.uk/images.php]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378029</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:33:53 PST</pubDate>
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<title>bradG</title>
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Heritage Schmeritage. Just cause they put a plak on a building everyone cares so much about it, with out ever learning its real heritage. You should care so much about all buildings and one day they will all be heritage. I have to agree with myself on this one, I'm all for this amalgamation preservation of church and condo!! The city wins with this one.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378003</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:39:43 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sean</title>
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Better than a parking lot.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c378002</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:36:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Parkdalian</title>
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I defenitely agree that we all could come up with something a little more imaginative(then a condo) and preserve both this church's exterior and interior. But when are people(*usually with money) going to step up and do this? It does sound a little dream-like but i agree it doesn't hurt to dream and think bigger(*not as in size, but as in smarts)



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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c377984</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:07:33 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Loozrboy</title>
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Although, not to argue with what many including myself have said, it would be nice if somebody had the budget and/or vision to turn some of these disused churches into something <i>other</i> than a condo. Something where the grand interior spaces could be preserved and at lest somewhat open to the public. I mean, there's nothing wrong with a little wistful dreaming, right?

There is / was a big old abandoned church at College and Palmerston or so; when I first saw it was for sale I had this crazy fantasy that someone should put a restaurant in there... a colossal dining room with soaring ceilings, stained glass windows, wood beams, iron chandeliers... although it wouldn't have a chance of being profitable after fickle Little Italy diners tired of the Hogwarts vibe. I haven't been by lately, but I'm sure it will have a "condos coming soon" sign on it soon if it doesn't already.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c377969</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:50:08 PST</pubDate>
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<title>o_O</title>
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I think churches are property tax exempt so at least this means that plot of land will now generate some revenue to help enhance service to the community (I assume those enhancements were planned for through the loft's development applicaton; that's what usuall happens anyways).]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/01/the_condo_market_gets_another_history_lesson/#c377948</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:38:53 PST</pubDate>
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