Yonge Street is shockingly dreary and depressing. Hopefully in 10-15 years when it's more fully built out they can bring our Main Street into the 21st century. Something similar to George Street in Sydney minus the streetcar tracks would be ideal. 2 lanes the whole way (no left hand turn lanes), proper paving stones, greenery, no overhead wiring, etc.
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Sydney’s George Street has long suffered from poor urban planning, with ad hoc interventions lacking a cohesive strategy. In 2007, the City of Sydney commissioned Gehl to conduct a public life study and concept design that underpins the city’s long-term sustainable vision to transform the noisy...
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