In 2018 & 2020, during TransformYonge (reducing Yonge Traffic/Parking Lane to add CycleTrack Bike Lane) debate,... the alternative was TransformBeecroft that added bi-directional bike lanes along west-side of Beecroft (due to roadways from the west dead-ending or looping-out just before intersection with Beecroft - this west-side of Beecroft would provide safer long continuous bike lanes without Cyclist-Vehicle Conflict Points - ditto as it does now for safer long continuous Pedestrian Sidewalk),.... to add bike lanes on Beecroft, CityStaff argued they needed more to widen City Roadway at this north-west corner of Finch & Greenview/Beecroft, to which CityStaff insisted on adding the cost of expropriation for all the lots required! When CityStaff only needed the first 10-15 feet of frontage lot,... which of course over-inflated the cost of TransformBeecroft!
"The estimated capital cost of constructing the secondary alternative "Enhance Yonge and Transform Beecroft" is $85.2 million, including $58.8 million for Yonge Street and $26.4 million for Beecroft Road. The estimated cost includes detailed design, municipal servicing and utility relocations for both Yonge Street and Beecroft Road, as well as property acquisition costs associated with properties on the west side of Greenview Avenue."
Anyways, now with Premier Doug Ford forbidding the addition of bike lanes that would eliminate Traffic lanes,... TransformYonge seems dead. So maybe focus on TransformBeecroft! Notice the renderings include bike lane on Greenview/Beecroft
Anyways,... with City still requiring land from 2, 4 & 6 Greenview for Beecroft North Extension,... now CityStaff decided, they don't need to expropriate the entire lots,.. but just the much cheaper frontage strips of land! In these documents, City aim to expropriate all of 2 & 4 Greenview but only frontage part of 6 Greenview,.... 2 & 4 Greenview were initially full lot expropriation but City backed down when Mr O threaten to sue!
2022.GL31.13: "GL31.13 - Expropriation of Properties for the Extension of Beecroft Road - Stage 1"
May 24, 2022: "Expropriation of Properties for the Extension of Beecroft Road – Stage 1",... "This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings to acquire fee simple interests from the properties municipally known as 2 Greenview Avenue, 4 Greenview Avenue, 6 Greenview Avenue, 18 Greenview Avenue, 22 Greenview Avenue, 24 Greenview Avenue, 36 Hendon Avenue, 38 Hendon Avenue, 41 Hendon Avenue and 5754 Yonge Street"
2024.GG9.13: "GG9.13 - Expropriation of Properties for the Extension of Beecroft Road - Stage 2"
December 20, 2023: "Expropriation of Properties for the Extension of Beecroft Road – Stage 2"
Mr O fought to keep as much of 2 & 4 Greenview for redevelopment,... so here we are,...
February 1, 2024: "Letter on behalf of Owners of 2 & 4 Greenview Avenue, Toronto"
err,... given how the City got burned when expropriating Mr O's land along west-side of Bonnington Place,... the City backed down when Mr O threaten to sue!
A stranger sight for marcus_a_j Thanks @sunnyraytoronto Forget Doris Ave. extension. Forget any condos or other buildings. Let's just turn the site into park space!
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