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in mid-October 2009, saw many delays. One cause for delay was a stop-work order caused by safety concerns about the crane at the top of the building. The crane was also considered an eyesore for many residents. Despite the cranes (which were removed by May 2016 and September 2018 respectively), the
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In July 2021, the crane atop the condo tower collapsed. The crane, a building maintenance unit, with its purpose for window cleaning toppled when its 20,000 lb. counterweight fell. The windows of the L Tower have not been washed ever since, as reported by its residents. Reports said the crash had
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began investigating the L Tower's work site due to complaints about its partially assembled crane. A stop-work order was issued, and engineering reports were ordered to confirm the crane was structurally sound before continuing work; due at the end of July, these reports were not provided. The
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In the 2000s, the Sony Centre (then known as the Hummingbird Centre) was expected to be demolished and the land sold; however, Hummingbird Centre CEO Dan Brambilla convinced the city to preserve the site and approve the condo development.
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In February 2018, former members of a number of condominium boards—including L Tower—were accused of misusing funds, resulting in litigation. Two members of the L Tower's condominium board resigned as a result.
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crane's operator resigned after he felt his concerns that the crane could collapse were being ignored by the construction manager, and the business manager of
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Local 793 stated: "We don’t believe we should be rolling the dice on a custom-made lifting device over the heads of the good people of Toronto."
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left significant damage to the Meridian Hall Arts Centre adjacent to the condominium, which was later found to be incorrect.
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The Sony Plaza is an open space elevated above the intersection of Yonge and Front streets. It is being designed by
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is creating a triptych of sculptures to be installed in the Sony Plaza. Called
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Hauen, Jack; Jones, Alexandra; Marotta, Sefanie (11 September 2018).
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in the number 8 spot in the category of best new skyscraper.
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and Castlepoint Numa of Toronto, and Fernbrook Homes of
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The Esplanade
Toronto
Ontario
Coordinates
43°38′47″N 79°22′35″W / 43.64639°N 79.37639°W / 43.64639; -79.37639
CAD $
Daniel Libeskind
Toronto
Ontario
Daniel Libeskind
broke ground
Emporis Skyscraper Award
Cityzen
Concord, Ontario
Claude Cormier
Harley Valentine
Dream Ballet
National Ballet of Canada
Emporis Skyscraper Award
Ministry of Labour
IUOE
List of tallest buildings in Toronto
List of tallest buildings in Canada
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts



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