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I just hope Union Park gets built and then if we get some sort of extended rail deck park to union station the whole area will be tied in.Just about anything would improve the dismal public realm/square here.
I just hope Union Park gets built and then if we get some sort of extended rail deck park to union station the whole area will be tied in.Just about anything would improve the dismal public realm/square here.
Maybe getting a bit too brutal? I know, I know... purists will say leave the patches alone but I'm dying to put some concrete lipstick on the icon (matching shade of course).
You can patch and repair concrete almost 'for ever' - as long as you don't let the concrete and the rebar 'go too far'. The 'innards" are more likely to fail (or no longer be needed).This begs the question... what happens when you cannot patch it anymore?
The Toronto landmark and Canadian icon reopens its doors to guests
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2021) - Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Minister responsible for Canada Lands Company, announced a $21 million investment to enhance Canada's national symbol, the CN Tower. Canada Lands Company, a federal Crown corporation, owns and operates the CN Tower.
Canada Lands' investment will modernize the CN Tower's Outdoor Terrace Level, maximizing year-round indoor viewing capacity, extending indoor observation, and providing a new and uninterrupted glass floor. As well, the newly renovated space, 113 storeys above Toronto, will feature state-of-the-art interactive video walls to create opportunities for enhanced engagement and guest experience.
One of the primary goals of the redesigned space, slated to open next summer is improved accessibility. This second phase of the CN Tower's renovation plan builds upon the stunning $16-million Main Observation Level renovation in 2018. The Main Observation Level now features floor-to-ceiling glass "Window Walls," which improve accessibility to provide near seamless and unobstructed panoramic views of Toronto.
Today's announcement accompanies the CN Tower's reopening. After a suspension of operations of more than nine months, the CN Tower is delighted to welcome back guests to its observations level and EdgeWalk. The 360 Restaurant will reopen for dining on July 29.
Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Canada Lands Company Announce a $21 million Investment to the CN Tower
July 23, 2021
Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Canada Lands Company Announce a $21 million Investment to the CN Tower
The Toronto landmark and Canadian icon reopens its doors to guestsToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2021) - Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Minister responsible for Canada...www.streetinsider.com
CN Tower Is Getting A $21M Revamp With Trippy Video Walls & A Scarier Glass Floor (PHOTOS)
The tower is going to look totally different inside!www.narcity.com
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I dunno. I feel like I would be standing under a big mushroom, magically delicious...Nice, though the undulating wood soffit look gimmicky, clashes with the lines of the original structure and will be passe easily. Still, good to see them improving the glass floor as well as cleaning up and redesigning the lower observation deck (which is super grungy with those jailbars).
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I dunno. I feel like I would be standing under a mushroom, magically delicious...
Anyone else a bit concerned that they might be fully enclosing the outdoor space? I can't tell from either the renders or the release what the plan is on that front, but "extending indoor observation" gives me cause for worry.
If you look closely it's glass for the first 3/4 of the angled viewing area and the top 1/4 is still netting, meaning it will still technically be open air, even if it is mostly enclosed.