West End Boy
Active Member
Does anyone know if re-development still being planned for the school properties at Bloor and Dufferin (Kent Sr. PS, Bloor Collegiate Institute, the old Ursula Franklin now the temporary Royal Conservatory)?
I had heard a few years ago that the two active schools would be merged and housed in the old Ursula Franklin building, allowing re-development on the more valuable BCI and Kent properties which front onto Bloor and Dufferin. I know that Dufferin Mall has always eyed an expansion up to Bloor St.
I live nearby and have always thought there is tremendous opportunity here for transit (expanded TTC station for surface routes...currently the bus situation here is a mess!) and public space (a public square right at the corner...used to be the site of winter skating long ago) as well as housing and more retail to lift up the neighbourhood.
Any tips or info would be appreciated!
I had heard a few years ago that the two active schools would be merged and housed in the old Ursula Franklin building, allowing re-development on the more valuable BCI and Kent properties which front onto Bloor and Dufferin. I know that Dufferin Mall has always eyed an expansion up to Bloor St.
I live nearby and have always thought there is tremendous opportunity here for transit (expanded TTC station for surface routes...currently the bus situation here is a mess!) and public space (a public square right at the corner...used to be the site of winter skating long ago) as well as housing and more retail to lift up the neighbourhood.
Any tips or info would be appreciated!