The Village by High Park, Retail what if?

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It's  the most obvious location for what type of  retail operation? -  a restaurant, a clothes cleaner, a convenience store, a flower store, a dollar store, a hobby store or art store.  But someone or some corporate entity probably is  planning on making a go the ground-floor space at the The Village by High Park, aka the old Canadian Tire Keele St site. what will/should it be?

As you may know, this tower is a condominium hybrid mix of affordable units and some retail  built by Deltera Construction for the Options for Homes company. For the moment the space is undivided to offer flexibility with the leasing opportunities.

Is this where the chains stores such as Starbucks will place themselves in the Junction?

Below is an image of a similar type and size retail operation at the bottom of a condo development - gives you an idea of what retail along this stretch will look like.

What’s new in the hood? 2

Studio Cycle Group 2923 Dundas St. West

It’s actually been on Dundas West since September but only now have I
gotten around to taking a picture of it.  Big clean storefront that sells
motor scooters and clothing.



The Foundation Beanery 2955 Dundas St. West

Just across the street from Margret is a posted application for a Liquor
License for a place called “The Foundation Beanery”.  Beside the
application is another sign that reads “Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has. –Margaret Mead”
Is this going to be a trendy Coffee Bar?

Post and photos by sonnyphono