Recent content by boldpreza

Thank you for the answers it's much appreciated. Also thank you for pointing out the buffering as I had not considered that. The thought for more buildings would have been instead of the townhomes, adding more podiums. Additionally the north east corner of the property is not included in the...

So I have a few questions about this. Hopefully some more knowledgeable posters can assist. Also have there been any updates since this initial announcement? 1) Given how large the lot is, why are we not getting more buildings? 2) Given how low density the surrounding area is, why are they...

https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2024/06/zack-hample-rogers-centre-toronto/ Some valid points but I am also realistic about it. It's corporately owned, their goal is to make money. They don't have to cater to the masses, just the ones they know will pay for it.

100% agree! I also wonder if in the long term the design will come back in Vogue. Obviously it's not beautiful like the old style of Camden and the like and certainly not as is, but people seem to be moving on from that 90's trend now with newer stadiums. Plus with some updates to the exterior...

I know it still has a lot of work to do on it(just clean the exterior please!), but can't deny that building has a lot of life left in it if it's taken care of.

Well looks like somethings being done about the fountain at least.

Are we really expecting better at this point? The amount of neglect on the basics has been quite widespread and obvious...

Thank you for sharing the pic of the OSC above. I know that's a topic for a different thread but it just goes to show how foolish these politicians saying tear it down and replace with housing are.

They said that at the start of the renovations. This was always an interim plan. I agree with him though, public money was not on the table, but lets be clear. Its because they would have received a massive no if they asked and they already knew it.

I am glad it's done and we got 75% of what needed to happen. I really look forward to going to games this year. I would like to see in the next five years some warmth brought to the place. It's very blue and grey and some brown/wood accents such as repanelling the Hotel walls would really...

I always forget how blech that original turf looked.

It's not terrible but yes for a long time it left a lot to be desired. The Government led its design and had to pursue multipurpose at the time. That said, the renovations look very impressive and with the renos coming for the 100 the biggest issue will be addressed(slope and sightline)...

I agree with both of you, they need to do more to showcase the history. Monuments around the property(no Ted Rogers statue), but Joe Carter jumping on the bag, Bautista bat flip, something for Beeston. They could do the ramps over with murals with different themes. This is our baseball home...

"Concrete is just an ugly material. Meanwhile Yankee Stadium was built with limestone" 100%, and it stains super easy. But doesn't mean it can't look clean. I also wonder with the passing of time if it even makes sense to do cladding to change it because maybe one day concrete will be in vogue...

That area has really grown up. I remember when I was in high school and the earliest buildings were going up, the worry of that area becoming a new St. James Town. But walking down there now, it's not perfect but it's a damn good area I think. Some more affordable grocery options and a bit more...