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TTC: Other Items (catch all)
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Richard White
Senior Member
I'm not an engineer but wouldn't they have to dig down at least 100 feet for the pylons and supports if they are to build a tower of that size?
Depending on where they built the bloody thing this could be a disaster on an epic scale..
Northern Light
Superstar
FFS, there is no need for 100+ Floors.
That's not ecologically, nor economically sound.
IF you remove both HBC and 2 Bloor, it would make far more sense to have 2 towers than one, hell w/that foot print cleared, one might even argue for 3 towers.
I knew something big was in the works here; and reported as much some time ago............but I hadn't heard that what was being discussed........
Northern Light
Superstar
I know you're prone to hyperbole...............but on what basis is a deep foundation a risk here? Particularly on an 'epic' scale?
I actually dislike the idea of 100+ Floors as I don't see it as ecologically or economically sensible.
But I don't see it as dangerous.
Richard White
Senior Member
I was thinking of two things:
One is how will they build a deep foundation for a new tower when the station is directly beneath the existing one. They can't just dig down through the station.
Secondly... isn't there a needed depth for the footings to make the tower stable relating to the height?
Northern Light
Superstar
1) First off, they could, in theory, dig through the station, though that is neither practical, nor necessary. The station is there now, the complex is there now, the foundation of the complex has a relationship to the station now.
Rebuilding the complex with deeper/stronger foundations, modified to allow for the expanded station does not pose any particular obstacle technically; only a financial question about whether the cost is worthwhile.
2) Sure, why is that a concern? If they are rebuilding they will have a foundation/footings down to the correct level to support whatever structure they build. Its not as if no one has ever built that high..........including in this City.
I'm not sure what Brookfield has in mind here, but I'm not worried they will build anything dangerous.
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allengeorge
Senior Member
Where did this “100 floor tower” bit come from? It’s not in the linked article.
Northern Light
Superstar
From Drum
Admiral Beez
Superstar
Has this been posted yet? I searched the forum and didn't find it. Look how quickly we built this thing back in the 1950s to 1970s.
Northern Light
Superstar
An official 'projected' map of the TTC's rapid transit system in 2031:
From this report to the next TTC Mtg: http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Com...ry_10/Reports/8_Transit_Network_Expansion.pdf
From this report to the next TTC Mtg: http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Com...ry_10/Reports/8_Transit_Network_Expansion.pdf
Coolstar
Senior Member
So the Ontario Line will take Line 3's number. Good. Don't know if these names for Eglinton West is already finalized. Apologies for the quality.
APTA-2048
Senior Member
We’re maybe going to get the BD extension to Sheppard and the Ontario Line. But everything else seems like wishful thinking given our Province’s history.
APTA-2048
Senior Member
Makes sense as the was the plan with the Relief Line. Same with the colour.
TRONto
Active Member
I was about to say the same. 2031 is a bit optimistic. 2035 is a more realistic date for all these to be in service.
Voltz
Senior Member
i'm sure the names will soon be muddled by some committee.