Toronto Crosstown LRT: Leaside Station | ?m | 1s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

Do you prefer the name Leaside or Bayview for this station?

  • Leaside Station

    Votes: 55 57.3%

  • Bayview Station

    Votes: 41 42.7%
  • Total voters
    96
downtownordinary said:
Did they just throw topsoil on top of the concrete steps? If so then it won't be long until the topsoil washes away and the old steps re-emerge...

I assume that's why it's grasses and there isn't a single tree planted.
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Yes, that's exactly what they did haha. The grasses will eventually anchor the top layer of soil and compact underneath, and the mulch prevents washing out during heavy rain until that occurs. If you look closely at some of the pictures from before the dirt was added, you can see they've also broken up the concrete at the base of the beds to ensure proper drainage. I think this was more thoroughly planned than people realize, even if it was a recent change.
 
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ben.thebean1 said:
Yes, that's exactly what they did haha. The grasses will eventually anchor the top layer of soil and compact underneath, and the mulch prevents washing out during heavy rain until that occurs. If you look closely at some of the pictures from before the dirt was added, you can see they've also broken up the concrete at the base of the beds to ensure proper drainage. I think this was more thoroughly planned than people realize, even if it was a recent change.
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From the outside looking in, I'm guessing that the steps did not meet building standards. ie. either too steep, not enough railings, etc. The solution to make it a planting bed is clearly a compromise, one that I think will have ongoing maintenance issues. The smooth surface of the concrete steps plus how steep they are will erode the soil away over time.
 
August 6th

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Last week two workers were on hands and knees with sponges cleaning the area in the station at the bottom of the windows near the pillars. I'm not sure that means they are closer to finishing Leaside station, but I can hope.

Also, the taped on sign says "Please refrain from forcibly opening the siding door"... Maybe that's been an issue?
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It's a bit disappointing to see that they haven't graded the pavers in front of the station well. We did receive a lot of rain yesterday, however I don't think there should be puddles like this. And although it's off the beaten path, I can see this creating a slip hazard in winter.

Edit to add: I didn't notice the drain in the middle of the puddle

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PL1 said:
It's a bit disappointing to see that they haven't graded the pavers in front of the station well. We did receive a lot of rain yesterday, however I don't think there should be puddles like this. And although it's off the beaten path, I can see this creating a slip hazard in winter.

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Looks like they graded them perfectly, as there's a drain right in the middle.

But the drain doesn't seem to be draining.
 
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There is a drain in the middle of that puddle. It's likely graded to focus the water towards it, and appears to be working. The drain however might not be.
 
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