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[Solaris]

July 9 2011 update

 

[Allandale25]

What's the projected completion date?

 

[drum118]

What's the projected completion date?

This fall with no fix date at this time from my sources within Metrolinx.

 

[hawc]

The first two concrete columns are now visisble - plastic bags off.

July 11/11

 

[spaced]

it would be kinda weird crossing that bridge... there's absolutely nothing on the north side once you get there from cityplace. front street is completely barren in that area. i don't even think there's a sidewalk on that side of the street (south) where the bridge meets front.

i wonder what the city's plans are for that area... i know there have been many rumours here of the entire globe and mail site being redeveloped...

I almost bought a townhouse on Portland St. with this bridge being one of the reasons. I think the most important issues is that it connects this neighborhood to the lake. Both Spadiana and Bathurst are horrible to walk/ride down vs. walking over an attractive bridge with no cars and through a park to get there. Front St. and Lakeshore the main obstacles left but are relatively pleasant. This bridge will make the whole King West area feel closer to the lake. It's a short walk from Front to King here and Wellington is already becoming a destination itself.
Unfortunately Front is a main road and I doubt it would become a pedestrian destination itself. But it is possible the presence of this bridge *could* change that. But even if it doesn't the link is more than enough to be considered successful.

 

[SpadinaBus]

I almost bought a townhouse on Portland St. with this bridge being one of the reasons. I think the most important issues is that it connects this neighborhood to the lake. Both Spadiana and Bathurst are horrible to walk/ride down vs. walking over an attractive bridge with no cars and through a park to get there. Front St. and Lakeshore the main obstacles left but are relatively pleasant. This bridge will make the whole King West area feel closer to the lake. It's a short walk from Front to King here and Wellington is already becoming a destination itself.
Unfortunately Front is a main road and I doubt it would become a pedestrian destination itself. But it is possible the presence of this bridge *could* change that. But even if it doesn't the link is more than enough to be considered successful.

Lots of reasons to get to the other side of the tracks. There is planned a Whole Foods Grocery Store at Front/Bathurst, and who knows what could happen in the Globe and Mail site - which is massive. The north side of Front is going to change dramatically in the next 5-7 years.

 

[Komiksulo]

Unfortunately Front is a main road...

I wonder whether there will be a decent pedestrian crossing at the northern outlet of the bridge?

 

[SpadinaBus]

I wonder whether there will be a decent pedestrian crossing at the northern outlet of the bridge?

There is going to be a traffic light at Portland. Been said many times.

 

[Red Mars]

Pics taken July 12, 2011

 

[dob467]

Where's the Whole Foods going?

 

[DSC]

Where's the Whole Foods going?

I somehow doubt it will be on the bridge :->

 

[Komiksulo]

There is going to be a traffic light at Portland. Been said many times.

Missed that. Thanks!

 

[marcus_a_j]

Where's the Whole Foods going?

It's been reported that it will open up as part of the Bathurst and Front development.

 

[UD2]

I somehow doubt it will be on the bridge :->

lol haha

 

[hawc]

I guess they're building the supports to get ready to pour the ramp down on top of the columns?