Thanks! I'm not a construction expert by any means but given what this photo shows I can see why they're worried about the Dec 2016 opening date... still a lot of work left to do it seems.
Or from another perspective: a space that could only be accessed through illegal and unsafe means is now open to a much wider audience (tourists AND residents).
Are you talking about the moat? Eventually I think there's supposed to be a roof over top but I think it will still be open air like it always has been.
Interesting, the whole time they seemed to be saying the construction contractors were at fault for the delays, now it seems like the engineer might be at fault here. Arup is an enormous engineering firm, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out...
Well I think the only thing we can conclude is that as usual, eyewitness testimony is pretty much useless in determining what actually happened. Hopefully the train and bus had video recorders.
How is it fair to compare the two systems, they're totally different. TTC carries almost 10 times the number of passengers, and I'm sure operates WAAAAAAAAAAY more km per day than GO does. Also has a lot more crumbling infrastructure to deal with.
That being said, TTC communication still does...
Just got an email from Calphalon Culinary School at King/Spadina - they're closing in July. Last day of classes is this Sunday.
Hope noone had any gift certificates for classes, that's really short notice.
Well it shouldn't have much of an effect on demand, the Pickering lands are way further from the city than Pearson is. Unless this means the feds are going to try to shut down Porter's plans.
I think their window to play the rehab card expired when they started denying and ignoring everything. I can't imagine they could survive that... despite all the other scandals they've somehow emerged from.
The city has a few problems with the small setbacks and lack of parking:
Issues to be Resolved
The preliminary issues identified below with the proposal and in particular the proposed
lack of parking, reduced amenity space and increased density are significant. Of note is
the floor plate of the...