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blixa442
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There was an article about this in the Star a few days ago. This is indeed a test. I think there's another box slated for Bay & Bloor.
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AlvinofDiaspar
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Shouldn't they wait until they have completed the street furniture project? Otherwise, one'd end up with newspaper box, bus shelters, information pillars, etc. that doesn't share a coherent design vocabulary - like the silvery colour scheme.
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cassiusa
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^ I like the designs of a lot of the 'silvery' street furniture we have, but I find them to be very cold during the colder months. I'd like to see some warm colours introduced throughout. Even if it's just a small amount or accents.
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21stcenturymichael
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Shouldn't they wait until they have completed the street furniture project? Otherwise, one'd end up with newspaper box, bus shelters, information pillars, etc. that doesn't share a coherent design vocabulary - like the silvery colour scheme.
This issue has gone to Council several times in the past few years, and there have been pretty long negotiations between the City and the publishers. I suspect this box is just a test (as others above have also speculated), and purely from a function and commercial perspective. The idea is to see how it works and how it affects sales (or, in the case of the free papers, copies picked up). I can only image that design has been left to another day, esp. since the design of this one is so utilitarian.
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andreapalladio
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I doubt this will ever work. There's no reason for the newspapers to cooperate, and lots of reason for them to just ignore it. There's nothing wrong with newspaper boxes.
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tudararms
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"I recall many newspapers crying about losing their identities by losing their own boxes."
Have they ever heard of 'advertising'? The boxes are an even playing field.
"ya know... I kinda liked the melange of old newspaper bins. It was gritty, urban and highlighted the strength of Toronto's newspaper market... "
Oy, not that same old argument, please! Can't we move on without somebody bemoaning the loss of Hog Town's traditional grit and grime? If I hear one more ode to wooden poles, hydro wires and pot-marked streets... For those in mourning, I hear Buffalo has lots of charm.
Have they ever heard of 'advertising'? The boxes are an even playing field.
"ya know... I kinda liked the melange of old newspaper bins. It was gritty, urban and highlighted the strength of Toronto's newspaper market... "
Oy, not that same old argument, please! Can't we move on without somebody bemoaning the loss of Hog Town's traditional grit and grime? If I hear one more ode to wooden poles, hydro wires and pot-marked streets... For those in mourning, I hear Buffalo has lots of charm.
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billy corgan19982
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There's no reason for the newspapers to cooperate
Once the bylaw is put in place they will have no choice. If they go around the law the city can pick up the private bins, trash them and send the company a bill for the cleanup.
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andreapalladio
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And then face the inevitable Charter challenge. More work for Bay Street lawyers. There's a benefit.
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afransen TO
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Why would the city have to allow newspaper boxes on public land? The street, and sidewalk, belong to city. Things are placed on streets at the discretion of the city.
I don't think the newspapers could fight it legally.
I don't think the newspapers could fight it legally.
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andreapalladio
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The media have a rather expansive view of their freedom to publish and distribute information unfettered by unreasonable government restraints.
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samsonyuen
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I like them, though I hope the plastic fronts don't get all gross looking. How many of them do they ultimately want to install?
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AlvinofDiaspar
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Hmm, I wonder which newspapers will be challenging this future bylaw. Somehow, I foresee their boxes being corroded by salt or otherwise spontaneously combust.
You didn't hear it from here.
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PS: Come to think of it, how about the charter right to stick posters and flyers on them and covering the boxes? Using something like superglue would be *really* nice.
You didn't hear it from here.
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PS: Come to think of it, how about the charter right to stick posters and flyers on them and covering the boxes? Using something like superglue would be *really* nice.
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blixa442
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Shouldn't they wait until they have completed the street furniture project?
The newspaper boxes will be part of the street furniture project. I think this is just a test of the overall idea, not a specific design.
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andreapalladio
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Hmm, I wonder which newspapers will be challenging this future bylaw. Somehow, I foresee their boxes being corroded by salt or otherwise spontaneously combust.
You didn't hear it from here.
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PS: Come to think of it, how about the charter right to stick posters and flyers on them and covering the boxes? Using something like superglue would be *really* nice.
All that will happen to the big city ones. Only the city won't bother to maintain them.
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mgl2
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I haven't seen these in person yet, but the photos make them look less attractive than the ones in downtown Chicago. Does anybody have a photo of those to compare with? I couldn't find anything with Google.
What is the back of these like? The sides look smooth like the original Eucan bins so I'm sure they'll be papered up in no time. I wasn't in TO at the time, but weren't later Eucan bins given grills on the side to reduce papering?
What is the back of these like? The sides look smooth like the original Eucan bins so I'm sure they'll be papered up in no time. I wasn't in TO at the time, but weren't later Eucan bins given grills on the side to reduce papering?