I could understand that. Even better (though unrealistic, probably), would be renderings that show how the build is expected to evolve over time.

Village by the Grange is a hidden gem! It's looking a bit tired now, but it still has nice bones, not to mention a good selection of non-chain fast food offerings.

I suppose, but if you're losing business anyway, why not try it? Though perhaps that's more applicable to Hudson's Bay than Eaton Centre. (Major department stores in Tokyo always include a decent grocery in the basement and no, I don't mean a small upscale section like Pusateri's though they...

I'm not sure it's so much about people wanting to photograph/view the bridge as it is people wanting to be able to see the skyline of the city behind it. That's a well documented & popular spot for skyline views (yes, even with tourists though they tend to not be first-timers to TO). Though a...

Applicable to Eaton Centre, but also beyond - I am not quite sure why the major malls & department stores in Toronto have not all added supermarkets as a major anchor like they do in Tokyo. People need groceries, so it seems a guaranteed way to generate traffic. Sure, some will only enter the...

Every time I go in Eataly is packed. It also appears to be doing well internationally across diverse markets & cultures, so they must be doing something right.

Yes, that's a definite risk. Perhaps we should toll parts of Lakeshore instead, to encourage cars to go away from where there's more likely to be pedestrians.

Another two points - I like the multiple references to better integrating the area under the Gardiner. I would have preferred a bigger emphasis/push for funding for the Waterfront East LRT (it is mentioned though).

Community forest? Not sure this even meets the definition of a "woods", but perhaps it might look closer to the renderings over a 20-50 yr time frame.🤷 Really like that one curvy irregular building! Hope the final result doesn't veer too far from the rendering (said with as straight a face as I...

I read this and keep thinking "but what about Harbourfront?" If prioritizing stuff for people to do down by the water is important, where's the funding for what we already have? We had a popular ice rink there. We have a pretty nice art gallery and event space there. Sure, new & shiny & expanded...

My husband says this often and thinks the money earned could go towards upkeep too. I thought that was part of the original intention behind the 407 as well.

Just now, showing the ramp:

Just now:

To me, a big hole in Toronto's infrastructure planning is vertical/3D thinking for the masses - not expensive restaurants or amenity levels that are only available for residents, but free areas that allow a bit of a bird's eye view to anyone who wants one. I wonder if the city can create any...

I agree. Much of the city is already cut off from the water by Lakeshore Blvd. Rather than add even more car traffic at ground level, I'd rather keep the vehicle traffic removed via elevation and concentrate on making the ground-level more pedestrian-friendly. There's a lot that can be done to...