They may yet. That area of QQ could certainly use an attraction-destination. IIRC past proposals haven't been able to secure funding. Perhaps what's needed is a point person with a solid business plan and deep pockets.

Agreed -- but I vastly prefer the form of the first iteration.

We used to do fountains well:

I have mixed feelings about this building as well -- and admittedly it could all come together at the end. They clearly wanted to mix up its form and go for something unconventional and interesting. But I think the quality of the cladding materials might be letting them down. Imagine that...

I keep hearing that well-designed buildings make the ugly ones around them around them look better. Here's hoping.

We're not your research bureau. This isn't being rude, it's what's required of you by the burden of proof, which you're unfortunately trying to shift. (If it truly takes the "45 seconds" you've stated, then any excuse you give will sound pretty lame) I'm always happy to respond to any...

You'll have to ask them about their operating assumptions and methodology. While you're at it, why not quiz the geniuses behind the forecasts for Network 2011. A couple of years ago a lot of people learned that an octopus can out-predict experts. And just this week, professional pollsters...

I believe your premise is incorrect, regardless of your vacillation. The Yonge line will not actually be "relieved" by a DRL, although Yonge station will somewhat be. The problem with the Yonge line during morning rush hour is that south of St Clair, trains are already operating at full...

Add this to the mix too: Josh Matlow's tabling a motion on exploring options to fund future transit expansions. Personally, I think as long as the DRL is recognized as the real priority, then if the private sector can be brought in to pay for and build the stations for Mayor Rob's gravy...

In about 6 years, this view will have changed dramatically -- especially along QQ.

The first pic is definitely a phenomenal shot. Nice work!

Yep, sure looks promising. Thanks for sharing

Agreed. Build over and under it. It shouldn't be too long before developers realize they can make money from it.

Quoted for irony. Best of luck, "whatever".

Since you keep missing the obvious, allow me to debunk each of your fatuous assertions point by point. Wrong. According to TRHA, TH didn't merely offer to "accommodate" them: prima facie, assurances were made that were far more substantive. The relevent section from the TRHA webpage is...

Oh dear, not only have you missed the point twice, but you've clearly never heard of a legitimate expectation, now have you? Simply put: they had the right to expect that Hydro's assurances were made in good faith. EDIT: Oh, speaking of expectations, one fellow once wrote this: Glad to see...

Um, no. "The kicker", as you put it, is that essentially this group believes that Toronto Hydro has misled them, repeatedly, in bad faith. What they're saying is that Hydro won them over with assurances that the station would be unmanned, completely below ground, and would preserve the...

It's pretty disappointing to read this article. This museum, given the chance to grow, could become fairly decent. And if there's something the city needs more of, it's medium to large sized museums and galleries. We still don't have a proper TTC museum (my $0.02: that should be located...

Agreed -- it looks fantastic. I can't wait til it and the John St makeover are finished.

Ah yes, the truthiness of the Gospel According to St Blizz.