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Mclazy said:
I can't imagine having those construction/aggregate sites next to this beach will be very pleasant. Relaxing next to any dust blow over and sounds of trucks/heavy machinery isn't very appealing to think about.

Perhaps this is to prepare for a repurpose of the area and once the leases for those sites are up they will be redeveloped as well? Anyone know how much longer may be on those leases?
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The city moved a lot of the concrete plants here to get them out of the development areas of the Portlands and create this Concrete/aggregates hub.

They are staying for the long term as they supply a huge quantity of the concrete for downtown building projects.

This park is.... questionable at the very least....
 
mrxbombastic said:
The city moved a lot of the concrete plants here to get them out of the development areas of the Portlands and create this Concrete/aggregates hub.

They are staying for the long term as they supply a huge quantity of the concrete for downtown building projects.

This park is.... questionable at the very least....
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I don't think they meant for the park to be a tranquil oasis free from industrial nuisances - it was meant to take advantage of the vista and be part of the gateway to Tommy Thompson.

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(from the previously linked slidedeck)

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The industrial land-use are recognized as what they are in the Portlands plan, and won't be redeveloped in the foreseeable future.

AoD
 
Mclazy said:
I can't imagine having those construction/aggregate sites next to this beach will be very pleasant. Relaxing next to any dust blow over and sounds of trucks/heavy machinery isn't very appealing to think about.

Perhaps this is to prepare for a repurpose of the area and once the leases for those sites are up they will be redeveloped as well? Anyone know how much longer may be on those leases?
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This is the new consolidated "Concrete District". Though I doubt anyone wants to be beside a concrete plant it DOES make sense to have them downtown (where a lot of concrete is consumed) and having the water access makes it even better. They are not going anywhere.
 
AlvinofDiaspar said:
I don't think they meant for the park to be a tranquil oasis free from industrial nuisances - it was meant to take advantage of the vista and be part of the gateway to Tommy Thompson.

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(from the previously linked slidedeck)

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The industrial land-use are recognized as what they are in the Portlands plan, and won't be redeveloped in the foreseeable future.

AoD
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Yup totally get it. And they are trying to make it special to make sure it doesn't languish as a forgotten park (keeping the gears would have helped). I just don't agree with it being a priority park project at this point on the waterfront.

Maybe when it opens Ill fall in love and feel like an idiot for not being on board before... I hope that happens really but, colour me skeptical! 😅
 
mrxbombastic said:
Yup totally get it. And they are trying to make it special to make sure it doesn't languish as a forgotten park (keeping the gears would have helped). I just don't agree with it being a priority park project at this point on the waterfront.

Maybe when it opens Ill fall in love and feel like an idiot for not being on board before... I hope that happens really but, colour me skeptical! 😅
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One can definitely question why it is a priority, no doubt - it's bit of a head-scratcher for sure.

AoD
 
It's probably not a priority. It's probably more of a quick win in terms of cost, compared to other WT projects.
 
DSC said:
This is the new consolidated "Concrete District". Though I doubt anyone wants to be beside a concrete plant it DOES make sense to have them downtown (where a lot of concrete is consumed) and having the water access makes it even better. They are not going anywhere.
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Oddly, when I lived on Ford York I found the concrete plant was both more interesting and a better neighbour (for evening noise) than the residential replacing it.

While not to everyones taste, I'd consider it again.
 
rbt said:
Oddly, when I lived on Ford York I found the concrete plant was both more interesting and a better neighbour (for evening noise) than the residential replacing it.

While not to everyones taste, I'd consider it again.
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Yes, I had forgotten about that strange and rather temporary-looking cement plant on Fort York Blvd. I used to walk past it and agree it provided some interest!
 
tripwire said:
The Red Path sugar unloading makes for a very interesting view at Sugar Beach. I like this juxtaposition of recreational/park area and industrial in ai agree,
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I agree, I like the combination. Many people fail to realize these industries located here, support local construction projects and shorten distances trucks have to travel.
 
Photos taken April 6th, 2022:

(building gone)

Looking into the site in a north-westerly direction

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Looking west from the main gate off Leslie:

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Looking north-east from the northern gate into the site off Strada:

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Looking north-west from the northern gate off Strada:

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