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Will the Cherry Street intersection be rebuilt again with the Waterfront East LRT project?

But Hullmark is pretty good! Recently, they care a lot more about contextual architecture & urbanism.

Still wish Heatherwick was on the list, but I'm certainly not disappointed by the options!

Thanks a lot! I also think that renters should be treated better and that we need more rental development. Unfortunately, home ownership continues to be a good way for people to earn money. It's very sad, but it seems like the best way for people to accumulate wealth for their retirement. I want...

Wow this blew up quick! I feel like a lot of people misinterpreted my post. So here are some of my thoughts... 1. I agree that the percentage of homeowners in Canada is decreasing, for many reasons. I care about renters, and everyone here seemed to take a lot of offence from just a few words...

Sorry for the late reply. I've had a very busy summer, and haven't been on UrbanToronto for a while. Because it's simply bad urban design. Putting tall buildings directly next to 2 to 3 storey homes would feel like standing next to a giant. That's why it's reasonable to increase density...

You misunderstood. I support this project, but I don't support tall buildings on this site... as proposed by @ookpik The transition here is good, and the respect for context in the architectural expression makes this a home run!

First of all, calm down. If you want to ask me a question, ask it respectfully. I agree that we have too many limitations in the Official Plan and the guidelines that disincentivize mid-rise development, and that we have too many Neighbourhoods (single-family homes) in Toronto. On the other...

Hi everyone! I want to say that despite all the complaints, I think we're starting to have a really great bike share system! I just went Downtown yesterday, and I was amazed at how many docks there are in even the most obscure places! It was incredibly convenient to use, except for the 30 minute...

Hopefully we can look forward to big changes! I'm also worried and not 100% satisfied with the content & wording of the motion. And I don't understand why the motion doesn't give the Urban Design division at City Planning a say in this process. I guess we'll see what happens on October 26, 2021!

Wow! I never thought it would happen! I wish the motion were more comprehensive (ex. a complete overhaul of the Streetscape Manual, ways to ensure compliance by Hydro & other divisions along with increased funding in the 2022 Budget), and a directive rather than a request. But this still makes...

I think it depends on context. Toronto, for example, already went through their "my drawn on a napkin plan is better" phase. Their council is much more evidence-based than it used to be, so I would respect their decisions. Whereas Hamilton is still going through that phase, so the senior...

Meh. It could've been better in execution, especially with that ghastly spandrel façade.

True. Many transit agencies pick specific technology BEFORE they put out bids, as their staff do a technical study beforehand to determine the best technology. And the TTC/YRT/MiWay fare integration is just hilarious proof that Metrolinx does not know what it's doing. Fare integration was a...

Kinda weird that David Miller, a progressive although not very beneficial mayor, would do such a thing. And I thought it was Hydro's fault for not caring about aesthetics! I'm wondering... why can't the city just start paying for whatever streetlights it desires, instead of making great plans...

Wow! So why don't Cressy and Wong Tam just introduce a motion at Council to redesign the Streetscape Manual and make Toronto Hydro comply? Btw, I think it'd be great if we used an updated version of the acorns for all areas not covered by special lighting, one that uses a similar shape as a nod...

Sorry XD

These have already been posted to UrbanToronto, Hariri Pontarini's website, and Claude Cormier's website. But thanks for posting anyway.

I really hope so. Ik it's speculation, but they have been fighting back against attractive lighting projects. I strongly feel that they have to be reined in, and I hope KWT (or anyone who answers) will agree when I call her tomorrow. Sadly, I already know of one progressive councillor, Mike...

Did they not approve of the location of the streetlights, or the actual streetlight design? Because of we're going to end up with cobras or acorn lamps, I am going to lose my mind!