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[xmyth_]

There is a Bike share thread where these topics are probably more appropriate - though somewhat repetitive.

I wonder if we’ll see a parliament bike lane by the time the slip becomes active. Seems like a great way for everyone all the way up to Bloor to come visit the terminus.

 

[DSCToronto]

This photo from December 2025 Board Book shows better what is going on at the slip. The piles of 'sand' are surcharging to expel water below ground for the new QQE extension.

 

[Towered]

This photo from December 2025 Board Book shows better what is going on at the slip. The piles of 'sand' are surcharging to expel water below ground for the new QQE extension.

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I recall the plan years ago was for the new alignment of Queen's Quay to go around the silos. Let me guess - the classic Toronto Cheapening occurred!

 

[DSCToronto]

I recall the plan years ago was for the new alignment of Queen's Quay to go around the silos. Let me guess - the classic Toronto Cheapening occurred!

From the photo, the new QQE seems to be heading BETWEEN the Homeless Shelter Tent and the silos. Cheapening appears to have been avoided.

 

[LUVIT!]

Not having a curve is cheapening? Perhaps it was a chance to have a better safer more direct route?

 

[DSCToronto]

Not having a curve is cheapening? Perhaps it was a chance to have a better safer more direct route?

Well, yes. The aim is to have a regular junction at Parliament and Queens Quay and bring QQE to Cherry. Who said this was cheapening?

 

[bearcat]

I recall the plan years ago was for the new alignment of Queen's Quay to go around the silos. Let me guess - the classic Toronto Cheapening occurred!

what do you mean around the silos? like on the south side?

 

[CapitalSeven]

I always thought cutting an arch through the silos would be fun, since it's unlikely any meticulously preserved and fetishized Toronto silo will actually be repurposed for anything.

 

[rdaner]

^I have seen renderings of an off-centre hotel (designed by a certain Danish firm) proposed for on top of the silos which would be great as it would terminate the view east on QQE.

 

[dougtoronto]

^I have seen renderings of an off-centre hotel (designed by a certain Danish firm) proposed for on top of the silos which would be great as it would terminate the view east on QQE.

Is that just an architectural vision? Or an actual proposal? Sounds so cool!

 

[DSCToronto]

what do you mean around the silos? like on the south side?

If you look at the photo above (with the sand piled on the Slip) you can see the proposed route of the QQE extension - it will be running BETWEEN the Respite Shelter Tent and the Silos.

 

[bearcat]

If you look at the photo above (with the sand piled on the Slip) you can see the proposed route of the QQE extension - it will be running BETWEEN the Respite Shelter Tent and the Silos.

yes I can see that, I am wondering what @Towered meant that's different from that

 

[Obsidian]

I always thought cutting an arch through the silos would be fun, since it's unlikely any meticulously preserved and fetishized Toronto silo will actually be repurposed for anything.

Related to this comment, why are silos the one building type that can not be demolished in this city.
I personally think they are ugly especially at our waterfront and housing would be a much better use of valuable land.

 

[mcbg1]

Related to this comment, why are silos the one building type that can not be demolished in this city.
I personally think they are ugly especially at our waterfront and housing would be a much better use of valuable land.

Amen. They look ugly and they take valuable space which would be better suited as a park or housing.

 

[DSCToronto]

Amen. They look ugly and they take valuable space which would be better suited as a park or housing.

IF the silos @ Parliament were ever fixed up. like those @ Bathurst, they would be a great book-end and they DO 'commemorate' the maritime and industrial history of the area. If they are not fixed up they will, eventually, crumble!