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    West Don Lands: Block 9 (TDSB, ?s, ?)

    The recently renovated École Secondaire Greenwood in the east end has a rooftop play area. https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/toronto-%C3%89cole-secondaire-greenwood-m-4s-conseil-scolaire-viamonde-snyder-architects.33673/post-2023677
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    Ontario Intercity Public Transit Discussion

    A quick question for Interburban bus experts, especially @ShonTron: Did the significant cuts to VIA service in the 90s lead to a boom in interurban buses soon after? Did the Ontario interurban bus network reach its peak in the 90s and early 00s?
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    Toronto Ridiculous NIMBYism thread

    Another update: Mayor Horwath will use her strong mayor powers to veto council. Twitter
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    Toronto Ridiculous NIMBYism thread

    Update: Final decision at council loses on an 8-8 tie. The parking lot prevails. CBC Hamilton: Stoney Creek parking spots triumph over affordable housing after final council vote https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/stoney-creek-affordable-housing-1.7157360
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    Toronto Lower Don Lands Redevelopment | ?m | ?s | Waterfront Toronto

    Slides from yesterday's Waterfront Toronto community presentation: City News and @_ChanFace on X
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    Hamilton International Airport

    You can also take an Uber from YHM and travel 20-30 minutes to get more car rental options.
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    Toronto BMO Field Renovations | ?m | ?s | MLSE | Gensler

    The city agreed to spend $37 million on temporary seats for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what that will look like https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-city-agreed-to-spend-37-million-on-temporary-seats-for-the-2026-world-cup/article_fd350014-eb82-11ee-9e3c-0390125c7b00.html Note the new...
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    King West

    Yep, this is an issue in many neighbourhoods that have experienced significant residential growth in the last decade. There is the Harrison Pool at Queen and John, but that's it. Similar issues in Liberty Village.
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    Premier Doug Ford's Ontario

    The Ford Government has released their 2024 Budget. Some light 221 page reading: https://budget.ontario.ca/2024/pdf/2024-ontario-budget-en.pdf
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    Hamilton Jamesville Redevelopment | 23.72m | 7s | Marz Homes | Invizij Architects

    From what I recall, the original Regent Park plan called for the replacement of all the affordable housing, not an increase.
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    Toronto Central Condos | 138.98m | 46s | Concord Adex | DIALOG

    I can't match the humour of some of you, so I'll just say this project is bad and leave it at that.
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    The Retail Apocalypse

    Canada Goose is laying off staff to "rein in costs amid weaker consumer spending." https://www.cp24.com/news/canada-goose-to-reduce-17-per-cent-of-corporate-workforce-1.6822603
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    Toronto Crosstown LRT | ?m | ?s

    I've read some concerns that the Crosstown, especially on the Eglinton East section, could be close to nearing capacity at time of opening. Is this a valid concern? Also, is there the capacity for additional Freedoms to be added to service later?
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    Toronto events and festivals

    Trouble brewing at Hot Docs. Hot Docs programmers reportedly resign en masse ahead of festival’s 2024 programming announcement...
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    Toronto Cherry House at Canary Landing | 50.32m | 13s | Dream | COBE Architects

    Absolutely love this project. We need these on every major avenue.

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