[Rascacielo]

...I don't think firing thousands of city workers would have ever have gotten this thing built quicker, vetted contractors better and/or got it open faster. In fact, very much the opposite, I'm afraid.

Government efficiency doesn't mean firing thousands of city workers. What you suggested is also part of government efficiency.

 

[DSCToronto]

We badly need a DOGE in the city, preferably run by a non-billionaire who doesn't do "Roman salutes"

I think the real problem is that the City lacks good project managers who can monitor and supervise private contractors.

 

[Rascacielo]

I think the real problem is that the City lacks good project managers who can monitor and supervise private contractors.

And accountability.

 

[CityRider]

wow the FF&E for this market is terrible. not surprising tho.

'hey lets build this brand new, good looking building that took us over 20 years to finish, and then lets put the worst looking folding tables in it for the market'

They're all going to be covered in tablecloths so the appearance of the tables is kind of irrelevant.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

Government efficiency doesn't mean firing thousands of city workers. What you suggested is also part of government efficiency.

...as it also means hiring more, including good project managers as suggested above.

 

[reinventingthewheel]

They're all going to be covered in tablecloths so the appearance of the tables is kind of irrelevant.

It’s also unlikely they will be kept out all week, they’re temporary fold out tables like you see at every farmers market.
They’re just staged now for the vendors ahead of their move in April.

 

[everydayhim]

They're all going to be covered in tablecloths so the appearance of the tables is kind of irrelevant.

I think I’m arguing it’s the principle that matters here. Case in point: the excellent (albeit more permanent) Rotterdam food market tables and stalls

 

[DSCToronto]

They're all going to be covered in tablecloths so the appearance of the tables is kind of irrelevant.

The tables are multi-use and are (or will be) used by the Farmers, the antique folk, anyone who books the Market space for an event etc etc. Sometimes they will be covered by food, sometimes by 'antiques, sometimes table cloths. The main thing needed is 'sturdyness' - which i hope these ones have.

 

[mburrrrr]

March 11

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

I think I’m arguing it’s the principle that matters here. Case in point: the excellent (albeit more permanent) Rotterdam food market tables and stalls
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I think I would be tripping balls staring at that ceiling though.

 

[CityRider]

I think I’m arguing it’s the principle that matters here. Case in point: the excellent (albeit more permanent) Rotterdam food market tables and stalls

I get it, but then that's just the regular St. Lawrence market building. The whole point of the north building market is for flea markets and art fairs and farmer's markets where they can rearrange the setup and store the tables based on the event. And having worked many dozens of art fairs and comic conventions these are exactly the kind of tables that always get used. This is really a non-issue.

 

[unrealestate]

I get it, but then that's just the regular St. Lawrence market building. The whole point of the north building market is for flea markets and art fairs and farmer's markets where they can rearrange the setup and store the tables based on the event. And having worked many dozens of art fairs and comic conventions these are exactly the kind of tables that always get used. This is really a non-issue.

but people wanna complaaaaiiiinnnnnnnnnnn

 

[bearcat]

I think I’m arguing it’s the principle that matters here. Case in point: the excellent (albeit more permanent) Rotterdam food market tables and stalls
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well the main St. Lawrence Market building to the south with permanent vendors looks very similar to this

edit: ooops, okay someone commented the same above already

 

[everydayhim]

I get it, but then that's just the regular St. Lawrence market building. The whole point of the north building market is for flea markets and art fairs and farmer's markets where they can rearrange the setup and store the tables based on the event. And having worked many dozens of art fairs and comic conventions these are exactly the kind of tables that always get used. This is really a non-issue.

Im with you guys, I understand foldable tables and their efficiency. Let’s not get caught up in specifics, I wasn’t suggesting that example is what should be built here, but merely an idea that represents that we can and should do better with ff&e fitouts in public buildings.

 

[Towered]

March 11
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Like I said, smeared pigeon shit all over!!!