Exploring new places often leads to interesting finds. I’m not sure if you think demolition/redevelopment sites are interesting, but I came across this one when I went to Moccasin Trail (next blog, scroll up).
An empty building. The grey hoardings completely block the view of whatever is inside.
I tried walking the perimeter, but there is no access or viewpoint. There are actually two buildings. Apparently one of the buildings was damaged by fire (arson) in 2008. The buildings have been empty since 2011.
The old sign still stands beside the fence. It is faded enough that I can’t read it, even with some manipulation in photoshop. The building in the background is also part of the redevelopment plan.
The year on the development proposal sign is 2013. It also states that three buildings will replace the ones being torn down, one of 10 storeys and two of 4 storeys. That was six years ago. In March 2017 a plan was approved by city council for an 8 storey condo and a 4 storey rental replacement building.
When I saw the state of the building above, I started taking some pictures. I thought the building was empty. But then I heard music coming from one apartment. Then a woman came out on to a balcony to hang up a blanket.
Two years ago, back in March of 2017, 12 of the 34 units were occupied. I am not sure how many people are living there now. When it was first built, it was probably quite nice – very suburban, very Don Mills. Now the building is in very poor condition but I’m sure that’s because the landlord is waiting to be able to demolish the building.
City of Toronto report on this site (May 2017)
as I walk Toronto 
40 moccasin trail has been boarded up for over 13 years. Lots of parties in there amongst other things no one cares that renters were kicked out 13 years ago and nothing has been built. Denzil minnan wong knows nothing. Hampton metrix who owns the property knows nothing. So it sits and sits yes families live in the disrepair of the other building and pay full rent. No one deserves that