Recent content by abovegrade

This fit is SO Parkdale

This is the time to open up the yellowbelt. These homes also have zero historical importance whatsoever. No sympathy for NIMBYs.

What about East Harbour as a location?

London is pedestrianizing Oxford street now, Yonge street should follow suit (portions of it anyways).

Despite the outcry in losing Honest Eds, it seems that we can replace it with a development with an equally culturally intriguing future. An exciting new chapter for this neighbourhood is around the corner! This is how city planning in Toronto should look like.

Given the relative success of line 5 Eglinton so far, it makes me wonder if an EELRT is still feasible if there are less stops and it runs either elevated or underground.

While all these concerns about Toronto are valid, I have to remind everyone what we are doing in Downsview which will be absolutely transformative in terms of building pedestrian-only streets. I think when something like this happens in our backyard, it inspires change throughout the city...

Well yeah but investing the cultural industries whether it's in Niagara or Toronto has spin-off effects for the rest of the province.

The revenue generated would drastically boost the economy, so it's not just about "supporting the arts"

Yes but we'd need funding from the province for such a big investment, no?

While this is great, I feel like Doug ford could really be investing more into the Port Lands as a strategic site for tourism, culture and recreation. It's arguably an even more compelling investment - would enhance Toronto's night, cultural and entertainment economy and is going to be anchored...

Just emailed them!

Lovely thanks for this. An ambitious yet needed plan!

Super! Let's see some midrises and multiplexes next!

This still has to be voted through council next week though. Are you guys optimistic?