I was forwarded the following concept sketch from Greg Heil, chair of the Windsor Heritage Committee:
Following the news that came out about the TD move to build a new HQ in downtown Windsor on the site of the old Manning House.
Mr. Heil, who is an Architect sketched up this idea, as a possible way to incorporate the old TD Bank facade that’s in storage, into the new building.
He’s sent the sketch along and asked me to post his idea, and see what the readers of IM.com thought about it?
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yes, John, the branch at the corner of University and Victoria is the second location
I can see closing the branch on Victoria and University (The old Grey(?) Trust building that my used) but closing the one on Wyandotte and Ouellette is crazy, it is on two major transits routes and a major intersection in this city, it is a very busy branch because of its location.
As to the sketch above, sorry it doesn't jive with me. What i would like to see is the green or whatever glass skin on the outside, then the old facade forming an entrance lobby into the bank, a quiet mini third place, a moment in steps from the street into the bank.
What is this horrible news about Patrick O. Ryan's shutting down shop? Are they ever going to relocate or reopen? This is very sad news that I haven't heard anywhere else.
Thanks guys. I forgot about the Victoria/University branch.
I have a feeling they are just a tennat there. There was major restorative work done on the stone work recently, so I doubt TD owns it, as if they planned to close it, they wouldn't have invested the cash.
That branch isn't on the Inventory, and the Ouellette/Wyandotte one was remodeled about 10-15 years ago, completely ruining the original design of the building. You can see a glimpse of it pre-renovation here: http://internationalmetropolis.com/?p=475 It dates to the late 60's, designed by the local firm, Johnson & McWhinnie.
Jolie - Patrick O'Ryans is only a tennant, they don't the building. The property owner is selling the building as part of the new bank devolpment. I have heard that a "Parking Garage" is part of the plan, my guess is that's where the garage is going.
As for reopening, I don't know what their plans are. Word on the street has demolition starting next month.
Also the Manning House resolution NOT to Designate and for TD to examine Reuse of the TD Facade is on the Council Agenda tonight: http://www.citywindsor.ca/DisplayAttach.asp?AttachID=11666
Why isn't the wording "no designation on condition they use the facade" instead of the developer being "encouraged" to use the facade? It's completely toothless. It doesn't sound like there's any REAL compromise here. It's too bad somebody couldn't make a last minute motion to change the wording.
Ah yes, more parking "garages". As if downtown needs more of them. If I get this right please let me know.
In Windsor we level buildings to decrease density (yes DECREASE), yet build more parking garages. We then allow banks to play shuffle board along our main downtown road closing buildings, building new ones only to vacate them later on.
Gotta love Windsor logic!
I am with Chris. Why can't we have more pleasing structures on our sidewalks or in the middle of streets such as fountains, reflective pools, sculptures...Those horrible looking locust trees just don't cut it!
I have heard that a “Parking Garage†is part of the plan, my guess is that’s where the garage is going.
isn't there a parking garage already on the corner? wow...a parking garage next to a parking garage.
Come on pc, that's the Windsor Way! If I have to walk more than 10 feet, it's not useable... Unless it's a sprawled out strip mall, then I'll walk 1000 feet to the front door!