picard102
Senior Member
Divert funds from this park and build a bridge, make the ferry free, use the connection at BB and connect it to the public areas.
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Divert funds from this park and build a bridge, make the ferry free, use the connection at BB and connect it to the public areas.
DirectionNorth
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That still doesn't move the Toronto Islands closer geographically to the Entertainment District. Unless you know how to warp time?
picard102
Senior Member
I don't care that it's not at their door step. This is downtown, not the suburbs.
DirectionNorth
Active Member
You want golf courses in the suburbs and not parkettes in downtown. Got it.
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picard102
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You're free to make up whatever you want.
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julie48767
New Member
Balconies so high up in what will be a windy tunnel? Why not lower down?
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
Lots of buildings around with higher balconies. But yeah...balconies in the sky will equal more wind exposure. So owners/renters should be prepared for that. /shrug
AnnetteMeetsJane
Active Member
Placement of the park on corner of major streets was cited explicitly as a feature (not a bug) at the community consultation last night.
It was super-annoying to listen to the CreateTO and the developers make out that the park was a public benefit and the Developers gifting to the city. The park is being built on City land, and is compromised by the Green P parking being placed underneath (which was also portrayed as a feature rather than a bug). It will be in constant shade as the Developer wants the south part of the parcels for the building. No affordable housing to be included in the project. Crap design. Not sure why this project has the support of the Councillor's office...
JT20
New Member
the park on the corner makes more sense imo. the shadow is an issue, but shadow impact would be an issue even if it was placed on the south side. a park along spadina would have made the most sense imo.
but tower set back and block planning may be an issue in that scenario. if they are buying, i assume the city is making money while getting better underground tpa spots and some sort of public space on the surface. so its a win-win for the city. no?
i also disagree i think the building looks better than majority of the proposed buildings in the area.
but tower set back and block planning may be an issue in that scenario. if they are buying, i assume the city is making money while getting better underground tpa spots and some sort of public space on the surface. so its a win-win for the city. no?
i also disagree i think the building looks better than majority of the proposed buildings in the area.
Koops65
Senior Member
Crap design?
daptive
Active Member
I vehemently disagree with it being a 'crap design' but I do think the park location isn't the best. To cross-post from the 400 King West thread, I think that would've made a much better location for a park.
LUVIT!
Senior Member
I like the idea of a corner park in an interesting area which is very urban and busy with pedestrian and vehicular activity. Perhaps it is not perfect but I believe I would enjoy an open space on a major thoroughfare as a spot to sit and watch the world go by. As long as there are shade trees and lots of seating.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
I don't think she means the building in of itself. Rather the nature in the deals with the park and affordable housing business seems...well, poopy.
Northern Light
Superstar
Preliminary Report on this one to the next TEYCC: