Tuscani01
Senior Member
They already do contribute. Some of the money for Bloor Street's revitalization came from s.37 contributions from development.
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They already do contribute. Some of the money for Bloor Street's revitalization came from s.37 contributions from development.
Tewder
Senior Member
Yes, I suspect the issue is that the city should be leading the charge here with a long term comprehensive vision. Not the city's forte I understand and they'd rather give $100K+ for christmas lights under a highway overpass than plan for effective and sustainable greening/beautifying of the city streets. The reaction to Bloor has been overwhelmingly positive and rightfully so. In the face of the success and impact of this project can city hall really continue to stubbornly overlook the obvious in terms of what this city is truly lacking?
Mike in TO
Senior Member
As mentioned by Tuscani01, new developments already cover all the costs of sidewalk reconstruction, tree plantings (the types of trees and planting requirements are dictated by the city in the site plan agreements) as well as irrigation systems for the trees on the roadways adjacent to building sites. Most of these agreements are detailed within site plan agreements and sometime sec 37 agreements. The city planning department can be rather picky on specific location for trees and the types of trees, types of soils etc. Toronto also has specific paving design plans for sidewalks which new developments are required to follow in most cases.
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syn
Senior Member
Tewder
Senior Member
... all of this and yet the streets/trees are still as bad as they are?
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Oct. 27th
The tree planting on the north side of Bloor Street is nearly complete, there are two or three trees left to go over towards Church Street. Because the leaves on many of the trees have turned yellow or brown, this doesn't look as dramatic as it will next spring when trees will sport green leaves again.
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The tree planting on the north side of Bloor Street is nearly complete, there are two or three trees left to go over towards Church Street. Because the leaves on many of the trees have turned yellow or brown, this doesn't look as dramatic as it will next spring when trees will sport green leaves again.
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nfoman
Guest
It'll be interesting to see how the snow will affect the tree's and the planters. With all the snow pile ups along with salt, it'll be a mess.
syn
Senior Member
In the last picture, nearly all of the streetscaping work is negated by the shoddy sidewalk in front of the building (where the "Invesco Trimark") sign is. The city really needs to adopt some standards.
Mike in TO
Senior Member
City doesn't maintain our streets well... and with the upcoming massive operating deficit to be dealt with in the coming months I wouldn't anticipate it getting better any time soon.
Uncle Teddy
Senior Member
I don't understand these massive deficits coming. Didn't the city add major new taxes last year to deal with this?
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Spoonman
Active Member
I was wondering about that section as well. In addition to the damage that was already there (culminating in a mosaic of asphalt patches), those tiles have become horribly cracked over the past year, presumably from the concentrated pedestrian traffic diverted onto it due to the rest of the sidewalk construction. I also assumed that once the city was finished with the north-west corner of Bloor and Church, the property manager would replace those tiles.
CityPlaceN1
Senior Member
It would be a shame if they left that section like that.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Although difficult to see because they have no leaves, three of four trees have been planted in front of 2 Bloor West. I believe this will complete the tree planting for the season.
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Tewder
Senior Member
True, unfortunately. Funding decisions are political and all the more so in 'difficult' times (though Toronto's prosperity seems ridiculous given the experience in many other cities right now). Council will no doubt continue to respond with money to the demands of interest groups, but not many people are looking to agitate for sidewalks and trees. Shame. These are things that people should be demanding, that benefit all and that demonstrate civic pride but Torontonians don't seem to think this way. Micro interests tend to trump all others and it shows.