Actually, it's more akin to developers building PATH connections while constructing their buildings. Besides... the city is relying on public and private investment to revitalize Union and GO is now a partner in that. Unless you provide evidence that proves otherwise, more than $330/sq. ft...

I believe Metrolinx is funding the electrification of the entire Lakeshore line. It is also one of their top priorities.

Glad that didn't get built... they should leave the base of the CN tower alone.

As far as I'm concerned this is a win-win. Toronto had their chance to revitalize the station on their own and they blew it. GO is a great partner for them. Still have the east wing right?

It's not so bad to run a deficit during an economic downturn. But, a few things: 1) Harper promised during the election campaign to keep a balanced budget. Now I didn't believe him for an instant, but it was a glaring vote-grab (by all parties) and I'd like for people to be able to trust...

^ Yes, so clear it's almost an optical illusion. Poor old Brookfield Place is trying to get noticed down in the corner there... nobody pays her any attention anymore haha.

Today's NRU, quoting Dale Martin, real estate rep for MaRS: And also this:

Though I hate car dealerships as much as the next guy, I think this is a wise, pragmatic and reasonable decision by all involved. They could have easily turned this into just a parking lot, instead there will be a dealership that will contribute to the local economy until DNA3 is viable. And...

Just awesome! Thanks for this! Makes me proud to be Torontonian.

You know I must say, I didn't like it at first, but since the cladding and windows have gone up, it looks pretty slick. The slender frame also helps it out.

From today-- gorgeous outside

From today-- east side

If we're talking about costs, I just came across this study (PDF). Published by OECD and the International Transport Forum, page 10 of 38 says: If that can be translated over to the Ontario-Quebec situation (reasonably flat terrain, the majority of the route not passing through major urban...

Excellent photos once again. Thanks, Hamilton is really endearing itself to me. This neighbourhood (as with some others) has so much potential, it hurts.

Well, there are a number of reasons, such as lack of capacity, increasing pollution, economic costs, etc. One of the things that Metrolinx has made quite clear in their research is that people need to take fewer trips. There are a lot of unnecessary journeys being made that are clogging up the...

I could be wrong but I think I saw an MTV Cribs episode with Steve Molitor in it and I think he lived in the penthouse of that slab monstrosity to the right of the gargoyle. Funny.

I don't know.. the site models look like it's out of the 50s/60s. It appears like it could have been a submission for Toronto's city hall.. That being said, I haven't seen it in person, mostly because I avoid Vaughan like the plague. I'll withold judgement.

What should be a priority is cleaning up all the bottlenecks in the existing system. Building new highways adds capacity but only serves to worsen the bottlenecks. I work in an office with a view of the Gardiner and it is an almost constant backlog on the offramps. A few TDM measures such as...

I always wondered why every time I watched a game on TV from JLA, or saw highlights, there were always heads/fists in the way of the camera. I guess the angle sucks even for the cameraman.

Wow. It's amazing to me that a place like this exists. It's like they won't even give it the dignity of tearing it down (not that they should, but it's really sad to see a great building suffer). Really surreal photos, thanks.