Tunafish13
Active Member
How often will that structure actually be open? I assume it's only for events or festivals?
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UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
...I need to take a walk by here in the evenings.
Northern Light
Superstar
A report on the condition of the Square and related infrastructure and plans for same is headed to next week's General Government Ctte:
The key bits:
1) There are no 'grand plans' currently in process.
2) There is scheduled work to restore the staircases and ceremonial ramp up to the elevated walkway over the course of the next year or so.
3) The decorative fountains in the square don't work, study is currently underway as to whether to repair or replace.
4) Analysis of the condition of the Sheraton Centre link is underway and will report out next year. There does not appear to be any consideration of demolishing it, which should be front a centre for a link that adds no real value of any kind, but is moderately costly to maintain.
5) Speakers Corner will be moved/reestablished at the corner Queen/Bay
6) There is a need to upgrade the electrical for the square in order to better accommodate special events and holiday displays..........said work is currently unfunded.
Limited mention is given to the condition of flower pots, grassy areas and planting beds:
Missing:
The need to conceptualize better seating, both seasonal and non-seasonal
The need to clearly address the mud pits (grass areas near Queen) by either obstructing people from walking over them or modifying the planting/paving/design to something more functional.
The need to contemplate desirable holiday lighting and make elements of the Square serve that purpose well.
The need to completely fix this section of Queen, including removing the south-side access to the parking garage.
The need to enlarge the bicycle storage facility, significantly to eliminate the current waiting list and provide room for some further growth.
The key bits:
1) There are no 'grand plans' currently in process.
2) There is scheduled work to restore the staircases and ceremonial ramp up to the elevated walkway over the course of the next year or so.
3) The decorative fountains in the square don't work, study is currently underway as to whether to repair or replace.
4) Analysis of the condition of the Sheraton Centre link is underway and will report out next year. There does not appear to be any consideration of demolishing it, which should be front a centre for a link that adds no real value of any kind, but is moderately costly to maintain.
5) Speakers Corner will be moved/reestablished at the corner Queen/Bay
6) There is a need to upgrade the electrical for the square in order to better accommodate special events and holiday displays..........said work is currently unfunded.
Limited mention is given to the condition of flower pots, grassy areas and planting beds:
Missing:
The need to conceptualize better seating, both seasonal and non-seasonal
The need to clearly address the mud pits (grass areas near Queen) by either obstructing people from walking over them or modifying the planting/paving/design to something more functional.
The need to contemplate desirable holiday lighting and make elements of the Square serve that purpose well.
The need to completely fix this section of Queen, including removing the south-side access to the parking garage.
The need to enlarge the bicycle storage facility, significantly to eliminate the current waiting list and provide room for some further growth.