TOFan
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Well said, WMedia!
I don't live in Toronto and always look forward to coming to visit at least twice a year.
I don't live in Toronto and always look forward to coming to visit at least twice a year.
Okay, I've only been living in Toronto for a few years (moved here from London, UK), and I'm new to this forum, but can someone please explain to me... What's with this inferiority complex some people have about Toronto? There seems to a lot of pretentious whining, and meaningless phrases like "not world class" banded around in this forum. This is an amazing city, on par with the world's other great cities. Apart from a few of the glass-box condos, the architecture downtown is largely of a high standard. The mix of residential, retail, office, and entertainment is very well balanced here compared to most cities.
Anyway, I digress... Of course an aquarium is good for Toronto. Tourists are good for Toronto. It is pretentious to think Ripley's will "cheapen" the area. Quit whining, and support this amazing city as it grows. Remember, most people who appreciate buildings are NOT architects.
It's because Toronto always gets a lot of underwhelming projects, that never really push the envelope, or deliver what was promised. So we end up disappointed quite often. At least, that's what I think. Examples: Canoe Landing Park, and Toronto Life Square.
Hmm, I'm not sure. I think that it happens here more often than most large cities though.
There is no sense of theme with Toronto neighbourhoods. The designs are not cohesive to communicate a sense of vision.
Take the Distillery district. Even though the new condo buildings look nice, the use of glass does not work as well with the historical significant of the area. Also, there is very little to integrate parks and recreation areas for design purposes. Everything is all fused together.