Flagship Apple Store Possibly Still Planned at Yonge-Bloor in Toronto

canada's populous city may home flagship apple retail store @ 1 of busiest intersections.

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a render of 1 upon completion​

macrumors has learned apple has been labeled in planning document the one, massive 85-floor condominium under construction @ corner of yonge street , bloor street in toronto. architecture firm behind project, foster + partners, has partnered apple on numerous occasions.

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the one's architectural plan​

plans outline proposed triple-height, 9,000-plus-square-foot retail store space riser ceiling, suggesting store have cantilevered balcony apple's flagship union square location in san francisco. store's large glass entrance open sidewalk facing bloor street.

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apple union square in san francisco​

while blueprints submitted city of toronto in march 2016, eagle-eyed macrumors reader , toronto resident pedro marques noticed document has been updated, , appears apple labeled @ later date.

apple has yet announce plans open flagship store in toronto, rumors company setting shop @ yonge , bloor date @ least 2012. planning document first concrete evidence we've seen beyond subtle hints builder mizrahi developments.

apple 1 of several retailers @ base of condominium, , store have entrance in toronto's path, series of underground hallways connect downtown offices, stores, , subway stations.

despite being mentioned in planning document, there no guarantee apple has finalized lease occupy one. few years ago, anonymous tipster informed macrumors apple considering pulling out of project given delays, pushback local residents, , other issues.

toronto has 4 existing apple retail stores @ eaton centre, fairview mall, sherway gardens, , yorkdale, of them within shopping malls, , 1 located in downtown core.

large, street-facing apple store has been long desired in toronto, , within 2 4 years, may reality. 1 expected finished 2020, although foster + partners still lists 2022 completion date.

article link: flagship apple store possibly still planned @ yonge-bloor in toronto

 

the eaton centre store has become embarrassment apple. built @ time when ipod apple’s popular product , macs used fewer 10% of people. wasn’t built ubiquitous apple, specially in booming city size of toronto. it’s time toronto gets proper flagship.

 

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