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I'm guessing that short live proposal came with the woodbine live proposal years ago. I wonder if the finch west lrt was built long ago if it would have sprung up more development

Its been a while since an annoucment has been made on this prject but the area has been cleared. The billboard that use to be on that spot is now removed.

Mall is as dead as this thread. In seriousness only update is they repaired some of the damaged roof. And I noticed a couple more stores closed now.

As of now the LRT would pass through 22 intersections with traffic lights. My fear is the LRT would end up like the ion LRT ,which is a great project, but runs at a snail pace. The section between weston and jane is already packed with cars entering and exiting the 400, with drivers regularly...

If we had unlimited money there could have been a better way to design the Finch West LRT which would have improved speed but still serve the local community. 1. LRT should have resurfaced after passing Romfield Lane. It would allow the LRT to bypass traffic lights and avoid unnecessary...

Pics from Jan 8, 2024. Some cancelled plans for food court expansion. Still surprised the bay, footlocker ,and freedom mobile are open.

I remember part of the deal for the development of the casino in rexdale was for the casino to open a 24 hour childcare centre. There has not been any announcement of a new childcare centre. Is that still happening ?

Update Oct 20, 2023

I'm not sure what retail stores/ restaurant chains will move in. Most big restaurants chains already have location near rexdale by the airport or Woodbridge. And I don't see there being high demand for retail such as clothing. My guess is it will take some time before we see anything move in.

Looks like woodbine is ready to lease its retail space soon: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/properties/the-great-canadian-casino-resort-toronto-restaurant-retail-space-available/can-555-rexdale-boulevard-toronto-ontario-canada/can2012732

The Canadian Tire on weston rd has closed